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J.M. Clarke Reading Order

6 series Β· 27 books

J.M. Clarke is a prolific author known for their engaging storytelling in the fantasy genre, with a notable focus on sword and sorcery themes. With an impressive portfolio of 27 books across six series, including works like Mark of the Fool and Oaths Blood & Coin, they have captivated readers since their debut in 2022. Clarke's unique contributions to light novels and anthologies, such as A Book of Blades, showcase their versatility and creativity within the genre.

A Book of Blades: Sword and Sorcery Anthology Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2023)

Start with A Book of Blades and read in order.

#Title
1
A Book of Blades
2
A Book of Blades: Volume II

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#Title
1
New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine #0

Mark of the Fool Series

Ongoing

10 books (2022–2025)

Start with Mark of the Fool, the first of 10 books in the Mark of the Fool series.

#Title
1
Mark of the Fool
2
Mark of the Fool 2
3
Mark of the Fool 3
4
Mark of the Fool 4
5
Mark of the Fool 5
6
Mark of the Fool 6
7
Mark of the Fool 7
8
Mark of the Fool 8
9
Mark of the Fool 10
10
Mark of the Fool 9

Mark of the Fool (Light Novel) Series

Ongoing

4 books (2025–2026)

Start with Mark of the Fool Vol. 2, the first of 4 books in the Mark of the Fool (Light Novel) series.

#Title
1
Cover of Mark of the Fool Vol. 2
Mark of the Fool Vol. 2
2
Cover of Mark of the FoolVol. 1
Mark of the FoolVol. 1
3
Cover of Mark of the Fool Vol. 3
Mark of the Fool Vol. 3
4
Mark of the FoolVol. 4(With: Adam Cahoon,Natsujirushi)

Oaths Blood & Coin Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Oaths and read in order.

Rune Seeker Series

Ongoing

8 books (2023–2026)

Start with Rune Seeker, the first of 8 books in the Rune Seeker series.

#Title
1
Rune Seeker
2
Rune Seeker 2
3
Rune Seeker 3
4
Rune Seeker 4
5
Rune Seeker 5
6
Rune Seeker 6
7
Rune Seeker 7
8
Rune Seeker 8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has J.M. Clarke written?
J.M. Clarke has written 27 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2022 to 2026.
What is the first book in each J.M. Clarke series?
Here are the first books in J.M. Clarke's series: A Book of Blades: Sword and Sorcery Anthology: A Book of Blades; Mark of the Fool: Mark of the Fool; Mark of the Fool (Light Novel): Mark of the Fool Vol. 2; Oaths Blood & Coin: Oaths; Rune Seeker: Rune Seeker.
What order should I read J.M. Clarke's books?
We recommend reading J.M. Clarke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is J.M. Clarke still writing new books?
Yes, J.M. Clarke has 4 ongoing series: Mark of the Fool, Mark of the Fool (Light Novel), Oaths Blood & Coin, Rune Seeker.

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