All the books, all the info, Book 10 and Book 11 release dates, where to read & how to check out JF Brink’s Defiance of the Fall LitRPG series for Free right now
Family, defiance, fate and the Unfeeling System. The latest edition of TheFirstDefier, JF Brink’s lauded Defiance of the Fall web novel is now published as a series of awesome LitRPG adventure books.
And with Book 10 out in August and Defiance of the Fall Book 11 release date in November, we thought we’d take a look at the complete series…
Update: Defiance of the Fall Book 11 Release Date
It’s official! Defiance of the Fall 11 is coming on 1 November 2023, and you can pre-order right now…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book
And, in case you missed it, Defiance of the Fall Book 10 is available right now – released on 1 August 2023, so you get your copy…
Book 10 in JF Brink (aka TheFistDefier)’s Defiance of the Fall series sees Zac in need of a spaceship as he makes his way back to a much-changed Earth to reconnect with the Atwoods and find a way to the unstable Million Gates Territory inside the Zecia Sector. War’s brewing here and, of course, Ogras is here too. It’s just a question of growing strong enough for the battle ahead, even as a new and ancient enemy stirs from somewhere within the multiverse in JF Brink’s Defiance of the Fall 10.

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Author JF Brink (TheFirstDefier)
Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Here’s all the behind-the-scenes info, what you need to know about Defiance of the Fall, what it’s about, the complete list of books, characters, how many books there will be and where to read it right now.
Watch: A Trailer to the Books Series
About Defiance of the Fall LitRPG Adventure
First published in June 2019 as a web novel on the Royal Road platform by JF Brink under the pseudonym of TheFirstDefier, LitRPG adventure Defiance of the Fall did so well that, 2 years later, in June 2021, Brink released the first book in the series in print, e-book and audiobook formats via LitRPG publisher Aethon Books.
Diligently releasing new editions every few months, Brink released the 10th of his LitRPG books in August 2023. With a planned total of 11 books to complete the series, Defiance of the Fall Book 11 is expected in November 2023. (See the complete series a bit lower down.)

What is the book Defiance of the Fall about?
Defiance of the Fall is a LitRPG book series about central hero-figure Zac who must adapt when an unfeeling god or System introduces his “normal” world to the multiverse – an expanded universe where countless races and civilisations vie for power over the cosmos.
The “fall” event sees Zac finding himself alone in the wilderness, hunted by savage beasts and demons. He has only a hatchet to protect himself, and it is up to you, the reader, to help Zac survive, figure out what’s going on and find a way to get stronger and basically defy the coming apocalypse.

What genre is defiance of the fall?
The books fall into many categories, but the main genre is LitRPG – also called gamelit or progression fantasy. LitRPG is short for Literary Role-Playing Game.
And it is exactly that: an RPG in the form of a book. Just like you would play an RPG board or video game, Defiance of the Fall has a character that you can level up, and make decisions for (to see different outcomes or ways of completing tasks). Just in the form of a book/chapters.
Other genres it falls under include Fantasy, Science Fiction Post Apocalyptic, Magic and Adventure

Who wrote Defiance of the Fall?
JF Brink is the writer and creator of Defiance of the Fall. He first published it as a web novel series on Royal Road under the pseudonym TheFirstDefier. And, in fact, you’ll see the official author name on the books as “TheFirstDefier”, with the real name “aka JF Brink” in brackets underneath.
Watch: The Audiobook Narrator on Defiance of the Fall
The Characters in Defiance of the Fall
The main character in Definace of the Fall is Zac – Zachary Atwood. He often interacts with his playful Cultivator sister, MacKenzie, who is also quite adept at certain skills and surviving in the new System.
A popular nemesis turned ally is the demon Ogras Azh’Rodum – who has a thing for Zac’s sister (and maybe she for him?). Then there’s the undead Catheya Sharva’Zi, who often helps Zac, as well as Emily Larkin whom Zac rescues and kinda treats like a second little sister.
You’ll also meet the likes of Zac’s revenant ally Vilari Blackwood and the huge and muscled Billy Trask.

How many books will be in the defiance of the fall series?
According to all reports, JF Brink planned a total of 11 books in the Defiance of the Fall series. Which is great to start reading right now, since Book 10 was released among our LitRPG books in August 2023, with Book 11 coming in November 2023 – enough time to start and enjoy all the novels in the series without having to wait for any new ones.
Here’s how to read the complete series right now…

All the Books in the Defiance of The Fall Series
Defiance of the Fall 1
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 8 June 2021
And so it begins… Zac is stranded and alone when the world changes. Some unfeeling system or god lays the planet bare to a multiverse of races and creatures all vying for power. Later, this is what they will call The Fall. But first, Zac must find a way to survive as demons and monsters of every kind suddenly close in…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 2
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 10 August 2021
Earth is crumbling but Zac holds his own. On an island, he has found a way to become strong enough to withstand. But time is running out to find his family as his success paints a target on his back. And now, a cult of long-forgotten danger amasses in the shadows…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 3
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 30 November 2021
Zac grows stronger as he finds a way to develop new abilities. Problem is the System might not let him train in peace for long…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 4
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 22 February 2022
Amassing a following, Zac discovers the underworld from where the Undead Empire advances. Navigating these underground caves will be key if they are to stop the golems digging to the planet’s core.

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 5
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 20 May 2022
Time is running out as Earth is about to fall. The only hope now is to brave the 81 levels of the Tower of Eternity…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 6
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 16 August 2022
Now, the Great Redeemer threatens the planet – brought on by servants of the Void. But the faction of Technocrats also seems to have something to do with all this…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 7
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 26 October 2022
Zac must make for the Mystic Realm if he is to find the truth about his origins. Problem is, everyone and everything else seems to be heading there at the same time…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 8
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 24 January 2023
Zac has the chance to participate in a once-in-a-millennium trial that will advance his abilities like nothing before. If any of this is what it seems, that is…

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 9
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 26 April 2023
It all comes to a head in the City of Ancients. Zac knows he’s being goaded here, that there’s a trap waiting inside for him. But how can he turn back now?

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance Of The Fall 10
J.F. Brink, 1 August 2023
Book 10 in JF Brink (aka TheFistDefier)’s Defiance of the Fall series. Zac makes his way back to a much-changed Earth to reconnect with the Atwoods and find a way to the unstable Million Gates Territory inside the Zecia Sector. War’s brewing here and, of course, Ogras is here too. It’s just a question of growing strong enough for the battle ahead, even as a new and ancient enemy stirs from somewhere within the multiverse in JF Brink’s Defiance of the Fall 10.

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Author JF Brink (TheFirstDefier)
Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book | Print | Audio
Defiance of the Fall 11
JF Brink (TheFirstDefier), 1 November 2023
It’s official! The 11th and final edition of Defiance of the Fall is coming on 1 November 2023.

Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Adventure, LitRPG Publisher Aethon Books Buy it e-Book
Where to Read Some of Defiance of the Fall For Free
The books and audio are the absolute best way to experience Defiance of the Fall. But, if you’re strapped for cash or just want to check it out to see if it’s for you, you can check out the original text-only individual chapters on Royal Road right here.

What people are saying about Defiance of the Fall
“dude I’m on book 3 rn it’s soooooo good”
– @James Edward
“love the book thanks for bringing it to life 😁👏”
– @Dane James
“This series honestly slaps, not sure what else to say. It’s got me excited for the next thirty books to explore more of the rich world and the deep power system.”
– @JeanneFeisont
“world building of the highest order, The Three chapters that told the origin tale of the System truly won me over,”
– @Tawfek Comics
“I have read over 300 litrpg books and many “system” style books. This is now my favorite.”
– @Arrcraft
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