Reading Order Guide
The Age of Madness Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for The Age of Madness series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
A Little Hatred
A dark, political Adult fantasy built around industrial revolution, war, next generation. 480 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Trouble with Peace
A dark, political Adult fantasy built around revolution, betrayal, war. 512 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Wisdom of Crowds
A dark, devastating Adult fantasy built around revolution, war, resolution. 512 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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The Age of Madness Series Questions
Read 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 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 Age of Madness series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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.
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