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The Wisdom Of Crowds
Joe Abercrombie

The Wisdom Of Crowds

Quick Answer

Read "The Wisdom Of Crowds" as the 3rd book in the The Age of Madness sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Trouble With Peace" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Chaos. Fury. Destruction. The Great Change is upon us... Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds. With nothing left to lose, Citizen Brock is determined to become a new hero for the new age, while Citizeness Savine must turn her talents from profit to survival before she can claw her way to redemption. Orso will find that when the world is turned upside down, no one is lower than a monarch. And in the bloody North, Rikke and her fragile Protectorate are running out of allies... while Black Calder gathers his forces and plots his vengeance. The banks have fallen, the sun of the Union has been torn down, and in the darkness behind the scenes, the threads of the Weaver’s ruthless plan are slowly being drawn together...

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Age of Madness conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Wisdom Of Crowds?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Wisdom Of Crowds before The Trouble With Peace?

No. We recommend reading The Trouble With Peace first. The Wisdom Of Crowds is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Wisdom Of Crowds required reading for the The Age of Madness?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Wisdom Of Crowds in the reading order?

Currently, The Wisdom Of Crowds is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.