Existence Books in Order
Part ofAbbi Glines Books in OrderFind the Existence trilogy by Abbi Glines in order, with spoiler-light summaries, series background, and guidance on where to start with Pagan and Dank.
Last updated: January 17, 2026
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Publication Order
4 books
Predestined
by Abbi Glines
2012
Pagan is trying to live a normal life, if normal includes dating Death. When a classmate goes missing and dark forces circle closer, her bond with Dank is tested in ways neither expected.
Leif
by Abbi Glines
2012
A novella that revisits the early events of the Existence story from Leif's point of view. It offers a new angle on the love triangle, the secrets, and the supernatural rules at play.
Ceaseless
by Abbi Glines
2012
Pagan has earned Death's devotion, but she is not free from destiny. A soulmate created for her stands between her and Dank. To keep her, he may have to make her fall in love with him again.
Existence
by Abbi Glines
2011
Pagan Moore has spent her life seeing souls, until she meets Dank Walker, a boy she is sure is dead. He is not just alive, he is Death, and he wants her. Loving him means breaking rules older than time.
Series background & context
The Existence books are Abbi Glines' dip into paranormal romance, set in a world that looks like an ordinary high school until you realize the rules of life and death are negotiable.
Pagan Moore has always been able to see souls, and she has learned to ignore them to survive. Then she meets Dank Walker, a boy she is sure is dead, and he makes it clear she is the one person he is not willing to let go.
Yes, the love interest is literally Death.
The trilogy blends teen friendships, small-town gossip, and supernatural mythology, with a central question running through all three books: can love beat destiny when destiny has teeth? The stakes climb quickly, and the story is meant to be read straight through.
Start with Existence, then follow with Predestined and Ceaseless. The novella Leif adds extra perspective if you want another angle on the same events.
If you like moody vibes, big emotions, and a romance that feels fated and forbidden at the same time, this is the series that shows that side of Glines.
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