The The Age of Madness series by Joe Abercrombie is 3 books of fantasy that runs on dark and political. Spice ranges from 1/5 to 1/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,504 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Joe Abercrombie intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, political Adult fantasy built around industrial revolution, war, next generation. 480 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, political Adult fantasy built around revolution, betrayal, war. 512 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, devastating Adult fantasy built around revolution, war, resolution. 512 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
A Little Hatred is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for A Little Hatred →Read the The Age of Madness series in publication order: 1. A Little Hatred, 2. The Trouble with Peace, 3. The Wisdom of Crowds. This is the intended reading order by Joe Abercrombie.
The The Age of Madness series has 3 books totaling 1,504 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The The Age of Madness series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The The Age of Madness series is a fantasy series by Joe Abercrombie with dark, political, industrial vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with A Little Hatred — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for A Little Hatred breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.