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ⓘ About David Estes
David Estes is a published American author. He was born in El Paso, Texas, on April 13, 1981. The author is a prodigious author, having composed over thirty books, most of them in the science fiction or fantasy genre. He is most well known for his books Fatemarked, Slip, and Moon Dwellers. David was born in Texas and his family moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when he was young. He grew up there and would end up enrolling in Penn State for college. He would then choose to move to Sydney, Australia. It was there that he met the woman that would become his wife. The couple now live in Hawaii, which is their dream place to live in. He and Adele have two children together, sons named Beau and Brody. They also share their cats Bailey and Luna.
All Book Series by David Estes
Fatemarked Origins: Volume III
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
Nikki Powergloves and the Power Giver
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2015
The Rescue of Officer Moreland Lee
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
Defy the Dark: 12 Fantasy Stories of Resilience
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Estes?
David Estes is a published American author. He was born in El Paso, Texas, on April 13, 1981. The author is a prodigious author, having composed over thirty books, most of them in the science fiction or fantasy genre.
Which David Estes series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Evolution Trilogy series, the earliest of David Estes's multi-book series: it opens with Angel Evolution (2011) and runs to 3 books across 2011, ending with Archangel Evolution (2011). David Estes's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has David Estes written?
David Estes has 59 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2026. 49 of them belong to 14 named series — the largest being the Nikki Powergloves series with 6 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should David Estes's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. David Estes's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Evolution Trilogy (2011, 3 books), Nikki Powergloves (2012–2015, 6 books) and The Dwellers (2012–2013, 4 books), plus 11 more.
How are David Estes's books organised into series?
This guide splits David Estes's 59 books into 14 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Nikki Powergloves (6 books, 2012–2015); Fatemarked Epic (5 books, 2017–2019); Forsworn Oath (5 books, 2024–2026); The Kingfall Histories (5 books, 2021–2023); The Dwellers (4 books, 2012–2013), plus 9 further series.