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Joe Abercrombie's new book, next release date and all books in order
Quick answer
The next one is The Heretics, coming May 2027.
Joe Abercrombie writes grimdark fantasy: The First Law books and The Devils.
Checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Upcoming Joe Abercrombie books
- The Heretics · May 2027 · The Devils #2
The sequel to The Devils, reported for May 2027 (U.K. May 4, U.S. May 11). Source: Winter Is Coming
All Joe Abercrombie books in order
20 books, grouped by series, in reading order. Tick the ones you've read; your list is saved in this browser.
The First Law series
Short fiction
Shattered Sea trilogy
The Devils
Book list from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), checked Friday, October 9, 2026.
Common questions
What is Joe Abercrombie's new book?
The next one is The Heretics, coming May 2027.
When is Joe Abercrombie's next book coming out?
The Heretics comes out May 2027. The sequel to The Devils, reported for May 2027 (U.K. May 4, U.S. May 11).
What order should I read Joe Abercrombie's books in?
The First Law series: start with First Law (2006). Short fiction: start with Swords & Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery (2010). Shattered Sea trilogy: start with Half a King (2014). The full list in order is on this page.
How many books has Joe Abercrombie written?
We list 20 Joe Abercrombie books, including those announced but not yet published.