Jared Jerzak answers “I just finished the First Law trilogy. Can...”

Ankit Malasi asked this question about Red Country:

I just finished the First Law trilogy. Can I skip book 4 (Best Served Cold) and 5 (The Heroes) and start with this, because Logan's story is the only one I really care to read more about?

Jared Jerzak I wouldn't. I think the three standalones make up a thematic trilogy in their own right. Plus I think Logen has an effect on each one, but it is just …moreI wouldn't. I think the three standalones make up a thematic trilogy in their own right. Plus I think Logen has an effect on each one, but it is just more obvious in Red Country.

Best Served Cold doesn't quite directly "further Logen's plot" but it would not be a stretch to say that the plots are a continuation of the chain of events started in the original trilogy that Logen had a direct hand in, some characters (not gonna spoil who) that had less focused on plots in the original trilogy get such good plots that I feel you'll end up with a deeper appreciation for the characters.

And as another reviewer pointed out, I would not call it accurate to say that Logen is entirely "absent" from The Heroes in a thematic sense.(less)

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