Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwindle | - | K.A. Gandy | N/A |
| 2 | Marked | 2023 | K.A. Gandy | Buy |
| 3 | Rise | - | K.A. Gandy | N/A |
| 4 | Captive | 2024 | K.A. Gandy | Buy |
| 5 | Reign | - | K.A. Gandy | N/A |
Populations Crumble: Resurgence picks up where the original trilogy left off and expands it in two directions at once. The series includes revised editions of Dwindle, Rise, and Reign alongside two new books, Marked in 2023 and Captive in 2024. Reading the original Populations Crumble trilogy first gives you the strongest foundation before starting Resurgence.
Marked and Captive are the new material here, advancing the story of this post-apocalyptic world past the conclusion of the original series. K.A. Gandy uses the expanded format to add depth to the world-building while continuing to follow what happens to populations that have survived collapse and now face the harder work of building something that lasts.
The Resurgence series rewards readers who are committed to the full arc of this world. The new books don’t stand alone cleanly outside the context of the original trilogy, but for fans who want more time with these characters and this setting, Marked and Captive deliver a genuine continuation rather than a simple retread.