Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatemarked | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 2 | Fatemarked Origins: Volume I | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 3 | Fatemarked Origins: Volume II | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 4 | Truthmarked | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 5 | Fatemarked Origins: Volume III | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 6 | Soulmarked | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 7 | Deathmarked | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
| 8 | Lifemarked | 2017 | David Estes | N/A |
The Fatemarked Origins volumes are collections of short stories and novellas that expand on the histories of characters who appear in the main Fatemarked Epic series. They were published in 2017, the same year as the first three main novels, and Estes intended them to be read interspersed with the primary books rather than saved until the end.
Each Origins volume focuses on characters who carry the fatemark — the magical birthmarks that define destiny in the series — and shows events from their pasts that are only referenced or hinted at in the main story. For readers who become attached to specific characters, the Origins material adds depth without significantly changing the reading order experience.
The full reading order is listed above. Readers who want a leaner read can skip the Origins volumes on a first pass and return to them afterward, as the main five novels tell a complete story on their own.