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Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie is a British fantasy writer and film editor, born on 31 December 1974 in Lancaster. Best-known works include The Blade Itself, The Devils, Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings. Honours include Locus Award for Best Novelette, Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book and Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Joe Abercrombie, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, published by Tor, first published in 2025.

Born 31 December 1974, LancasterFrom United Kingdom
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.0★from 1 rated
Our review
The Devils cover
The Devils2025 · ★ 4.0
GenresFantasy 1Historical Fiction 1Horror 1PublishersTor

Awards & honours

3 recorded
Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel2025Locus Award for Best Novelette2015Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book2015

Genre awards

Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel 2025Locus Award for Best Novelette 2015Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book 2015

The Devils

1 book · reading orderSeries page →
The Devils cover
#1The Devils2025 · ★ 4.0

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read Joe Abercrombie's books in?

The Devils: The Devils.

How many Joe Abercrombie books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Joe Abercrombie: The Devils.

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