The Age of Madness Books in Order
The Age of Madness series is 3 books by Joe Abercrombie, published 2019 to 2021. Start with A Little Hatred (2019). We track 4 editions of them.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 4
- Numbers
- 1 to 3
- Published
- 2019 to 2021
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Reading order
The The Age of Madness books in the order they were published, with the year each first appeared.
- 1A Little HatredAs factories rise and old certainties crumble, Crown Prince Orso, the investor Savine dan Glokta and the young warrior Leo dan Brock face unrest at home and an invasion from the North.Buy a copy: eBay2019
- 2The Trouble with PeaceWith the old king dead and Orso on the throne, Savine and Leo are drawn into a plot of rebellion against the crown, backed by allies from the North.Buy a copy: eBay2020
- 3The Wisdom of CrowdsRevolution sweeps through the Union, the banks are the first to fall, and Savine becomes a popular hero as the old order is overturned.Buy a copy: eBay2021
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Little Hatred First | 2019 | |
| 2 | The Trouble with Peace First | 2020 | |
| 3 | The Wisdom of Crowds First | 2021 |
About The Age of Madness
The Age of Madness is a fantasy trilogy by the English author Joe Abercrombie, so there are three books, published from 2019 to 2021. Set in the world of his First Law novels about fifteen years after Red Country, it follows a new generation, among them Crown Prince Orso, Savine dan Glokta and Leo dan Brock, as the Union is swept by industry and unrest. Gollancz published the books in the UK and Orbit in the US, each appearing in September. The earlier First Law trilogy and the standalone novels are separate series and are not counted here.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Age of Madness books in?
Start with A Little Hatred (2019), then The Trouble with Peace and The Wisdom of Crowds. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many The Age of Madness books are there?
There are 3 books in the The Age of Madness series, from 2019 to 2021.
What is the first The Age of Madness book?
A Little Hatred, first published in 2019, is the first book in the The Age of Madness series.
Where these facts come from
- The First Law, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Joe Abercrombie, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Books, Joe Abercrombie official site (joeabercrombie.com)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 2 November 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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