The The Age of Madness is a Epic Fantasy / Grimdark Fantasy series by Joe Abercrombie, made up of 4 books published between 2019 and 2023. It begins with A Little Hatred (2019), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Great Change (Short Story) (2023), spanning 4 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | A Little Hatred ★ NYT 1w · peaked #13 | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 2 | The Trouble With Peace | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Wisdom of Crowds ★ NYT 1w · peaked #13 | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Great Change (Short Story)Latest | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Age of Madness series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Age of Madness series?
Start with A Little Hatred (2019), the first book in the The Age of Madness series by Joe Abercrombie. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Age of Madness series?
There are 4 books in the The Age of Madness series by Joe Abercrombie, published between 2019 and 2023.
What is the first book in the The Age of Madness series?
The first book in the The Age of Madness series is A Little Hatred, published in 2019 by Joe Abercrombie.
What is the latest book in the The Age of Madness series?
The most recent book in the The Age of Madness series is The Great Change (Short Story) (2023) by Joe Abercrombie.
About the Age of Madness series
Joe Abercrombie's The Age of Madness returns to his First Law world a generation later, as the Union lurches into an industrial revolution — and revolution of the other kind. Mills belch smoke, workers seethe, and a new cast of flawed, brilliant characters (including the children of old favourites) scheme for power as the old order cracks.
Abercrombie turns his cynical, blackly funny eye on capitalism, progress and class war, with the savage twists and unforgettable voices fans expect. It's grimdark fantasy doing genuine social commentary.
Read the original First Law trilogy first; then read this trilogy in order from "A Little Hatred."