Order of J.M. Clarke Books

J.M. Clarke is an author of fantasy novels. He writes the Mark of the Fool and co-authors the Rune Seeker series alongside C.J. Thompson. He also writes short stories, which have been published in anthologies and magazines.

J.M. Clarke made his debut as a novelist in 2022 with Mark of the Fool, beginning that series. Below is a list of J.M. Clarke’s books in order of when they were first released:

Publication Order of Mark of the Fool Books

Publication Order of Rune Seeker Books

(with C.J. Thompson)

Publication Order of A Book of Blades: Sword and Sorcery Anthology Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

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J.M. Clarke Synopses: In Mark of the Fool by J.M. Clarke (book 1 in the series of the same name), Alex Roth defies destiny in a magical world where being Marked as one of the kingdom’s chosen Heroes usually means facing an inescapable role. As the bearer of “The Fool” Mark—the least respected of them all—he’s expected to serve other Heroes or die trying. But Alex has other plans. Refusing to let the Mark determine his future, he rejects his Heroic role and escapes with his little sister, his loyal childhood friend, and her cerberus to the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest school of wizardry.

Determined to become a wizard, he faces a daunting challenge: the Mark actively sabotages his magical progress, blocking his access to spellcasting and traditional skills in magic and combat. But Alex is as resourceful as he is stubborn. He soon discovers the Mark enhances skills outside of the usual Heroic domains, and he sets out to exploit this loophole, forging an unconventional path that will require creativity and cunning. As he immerses himself in a world of eccentric wizards, alchemical concoctions, and formidable creatures, he also digs deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Ravener, the powerful force threatening his homeland.

In Mark of the Fool 2 by J.M. Clarke, Alex Roth finally begins to find his footing at the University of Generasi. After enduring an arduous journey to the world’s greatest academy of wizardry, he’s learned to leverage the so-called Mark of the Fool, unlocking unconventional paths to power that circumvent the mark’s restrictions. Alex’s new friendships and alchemical studies make it seem, for the first time, like he might actually belong.

But peace is fleeting. As Alex tries to settle into a “normal” student life, dark forces from his past begin to resurface, clawing their way into his present. His younger sister, Selina, faces her own harsh revelation, confronting a part of herself that she despises. Meanwhile, ominous figures from Alex’s homeland track his every move, and monstrous, ancient hunters draw closer with unknown motives.

Then, bodies start turning up on campus.

Rune Seeker by J.M. Clarke and C.J. Thompson is the first book in the eponymous series. Hiral’s fate takes a thrilling turn on the flying island of Fallen Reach. Known as the Everfail, he’s spent his life training harder than anyone else, determined to make up for his inability to channel the powerful sun-fueled magic that marks his people. With intricate tattoos that should give him control over immense energy, Hiral stands as an anomaly—the only one who can’t access the magic within.

But during a moment of peril, Hiral experiences a breakthrough: he unlocks an achievement that grants him a single, mysterious instruction—enter a Dungeon to receive a Class-Specific Reward. It’s his one shot at obtaining true power and shedding the shame of being the Everfail.

Yet there’s a catch. The Dungeons lie far below Fallen Reach, in the treacherous wilderness where humanity dares not tread. As Hiral ventures to the dangerous ground beneath the islands, he encounters the long-lost secrets of his people, uncharted dangers, and powerful creatures that have claimed the land below as their own.