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The First Law Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The First Law books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The First Law series? Start with "The Blade Itself" (2006) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete The First Law reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Blade Itself
2006
Before They Are Hanged
2007
Last Argument of Kings
2008
Tough Times All Over
2014
Two's Company
2016
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