Joe Abercrombie is a British fantasy writer known for creating dark, gritty, and character-driven stories that subvert traditional fantasy tropes.
Born on December 31, 1974, in Lancaster, England
Studied psychology at Manchester University
Worked as a television editor and as a freelance film editor before becoming a full-time writer
Published his debut novel, The Blade Itself, in 2006
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A grimdark fantasy series that follows several characters, including the barbarian Logen Ninefingers, the torturer Glokta, and the nobleman Jezal dan Luthar.
A standalone novel set in the same world as The First Law trilogy, following the vengeful mercenary Monza Murcatto.
Another standalone novel set in the same world as The First Law trilogy, following a three-day battle between the Union and the Northmen.
Joe Abercrombie is known for creating dark, gritty, and character-driven stories that subvert traditional fantasy tropes.
The published order of Joe Abercrombie's books is a good reading order. The First Law trilogy, Best Served Cold, The Heroes, and the three standalone novels in the First Law world: Red Country, Sharp Ends, and A Little Hatred.
Joe Abercrombie's books fall under the grimdark subgenre of fantasy, which is characterized by realistic and morally ambiguous characters, explicit violence, and a bleak setting.
The First Law world is a fictional world created by Joe Abercrombie, which is the setting for his First Law trilogy and the standalone novels Best Served Cold, The Heroes, Red Country, Sharp Ends, and A Little Hatred.
Joe Abercrombie's books are not suitable for young readers as they contain explicit violence, graphic sex, and mature themes.