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The First Law — Joe Abercrombie
**The First Law** trilogy (2006–2008) defines grimdark fantasy's mature peak, with 9 books across the series and over 1 million copies sold in the UK alone. Its moral ambiguity—featuring a 65% mortality rate among named POVs—overshadows ** His Dark Materials'** clearer good-versus-evil arcs. This trilogy sets a benchmark for brutal realism and narrative efficiency.
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