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ⓘ About J.M. Clarke
J.M. Clarke is a bestselling GameLit fiction author that is best known for the “Mark of the Fool” series of novels. The work which was narrated by Travis Baldree would become very popular that he would ultimately make it into a series. In addition to his fiction novels, he also pens web fiction and short stories. “Mark of the Fool” is a brilliant introduction to the “Mark of the Fool” series of novels by J.M. Clarke. But fate had other plans and when he turns eighteen he learns that he was marked by prophecy to take on the Ravener the biggest enemy of the land.
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Mark of the FoolVol. 4
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026 Co-authored · Adam Cahoon,Natsujirushi
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J.M. Clarke?
J.M. Clarke is a bestselling GameLit fiction author that is best known for the “Mark of the Fool” series of novels. The work which was narrated by Travis Baldree would become very popular that he would ultimately make it into a series. In addition to his fiction novels, he also pens web fiction and short stories. “Mark of the Fool” is a brilliant introduction to the “Mark of the Fool” series of novels by J.M.
Which J.M. Clarke series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mark of the Fool series, the earliest of J.M. Clarke's multi-book series: it opens with Mark of the Fool (2022) and runs to 10 books across 2022–2025, ending with Mark of the Fool 10 (2025). J.M. Clarke's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J.M. Clarke written?
J.M. Clarke has 27 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2022 and 2026. 26 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Mark of the Fool series with 10 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.
In what order should J.M. Clarke's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J.M. Clarke's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mark of the Fool (2022–2025, 10 books), A Book of Blades: Sword and Sorcery Anthology (2022–2023, 2 books) and Rune Seeker (2023–2026, 8 books), plus 2 more.
How are J.M. Clarke's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.M. Clarke's 27 books into 5 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Mark of the Fool (10 books, 2022–2025); Rune Seeker (8 books, 2023–2026); Mark of the Fool (Light Novel) (4 books, 2025–2026); Oaths Blood & Coin (2 books, 2025–2026); A Book of Blades: Sword and Sorcery Anthology (2 books, 2022–2023).