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Emperor's Children Reading Order

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Emperor's Children spans 6 books in the Grimdark Archive catalogue. In reading order it begins with Renegades: Lord of Excess by Rich McCormick (2024). The most recent entry is Fulgrim: The Perfect Son (2025). Below is the complete reading order with reader ratings and where to buy each one.

Emperor's Children in reading order

Cover of Renegades: Lord of Excess by Rich McCormick
Reader rating · 3.86 of 5 from 474 ratings · audiobook 4.4 of 5 from 380 ratings
#1
Renegades: Lord of Excess
Rich McCormick
2024Novel
Cover of Fulgrim: The Perfect Son by Jude Reid
Reader rating · 3.19 of 5 from 318 ratings · audiobook 4.01 of 5 from 248 ratings
#2
Fulgrim: The Perfect Son
Jude Reid
2025Novel
Cover of Atrophy by Christian Z. Dunn
Reader rating · 3.45 of 5 from 33 ratings
#3
Atrophy
Christian Z. Dunn
2014Short Story
Cover of Perfection by Nick Kyme
Listener rating · 4.51 of 5 from 101 ratings
#4
Perfection
Nick Kyme
2017Audio Drama
Cover of A More Perfect Union by Rich McCormick
Reader rating · 3.89 of 5 from 47 ratings
#5
A More Perfect Union
Rich McCormick
2022Short Story
Cover of Perfection And Pain by Jude Reid
Reader rating · 3.79 of 5 from 28 ratings
#6
Perfection And Pain
Jude Reid
2025Short Story

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in Emperor's Children?

Grimdark Archive catalogues 6 books in Emperor's Children.

What is the first book in Emperor's Children?

Renegades: Lord of Excess by Rich McCormick, published 2024.

What is the most recent book in Emperor's Children?

Fulgrim: The Perfect Son (2025).

In what order should I read Emperor's Children?

Start with Renegades: Lord of Excess and follow the numbered reading order on this page.