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The Shattered Sea books in order

by Joe Abercrombie · 3 books listed so far · Young adult

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against joeabercrombie.com

  1. 1 Half a King book cover by Joe Abercrombie

    Half a King

    2014 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 2014.
  2. 2 Half the World book cover by Joe Abercrombie

    Half the World

    2015 · Book

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  3. 3 Half a War book cover by Joe Abercrombie

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists 3 works as parts of this series.

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What the story is

Wikidata lists the genre as fantasy and young adult fiction.

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The Library of Congress files Half a King under the subject headings Boys, People with disabilities and Kings and rulers.

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About the author

Wikidata lists Joe Abercrombie as born in 1974 in Lancaster.

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Wikidata lists screenwriter among the occupations of Joe Abercrombie.

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Wikidata lists Joe Abercrombie as educated at University of Manchester.

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Wikidata lists an award for Joe Abercrombie: Locus Award for Best Novelette (2015).

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Wikidata lists an award for Joe Abercrombie: Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book (2015).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists an award for Joe Abercrombie: Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2025).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Awards

Wikidata lists an award for Half a King: Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book (2015).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

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