Vanessa Nelson books

Vanessa Nelson is a fantasy author who writes fast-paced series including The Taellaneth, The Hundred, and The Grey Gates.

Ageless Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Deadly Night 2021 Buy
False Dawn 2021 Buy
Morning Trap 2021 Buy
Assassin’s Noon 2022 Buy
Flightless Afternoon 2022 Buy
Ascension Day 2022 Buy

Fractured Conclave Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Usual Suspect 2024 Buy
A Broken Contract 2024 Buy
A Lost Treasure 2025 Buy
An Unwanted Heir 2025 Buy
An Uneasy Peace 2026 Buy
A Fractured Conclave 2026 Buy

The Grey Gates Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Outcast 2023 Buy
Called 2023 Buy
Hunted 2023 Buy
Forged 2023 Buy
Chosen 2024 Buy

The Hundred Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Gathering 2019 Buy
The Sundering 2019 Buy
The Reckoning 2020 Buy
The Rending 2020 Buy
The Searching 2020 Buy
The Rising 2021 Buy

The Taellaneth Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Concealed 2018 Buy
Revealed 2018 Buy
Betrayed 2018 Buy
Tainted 2018 Buy
Cloaked 2019 Buy

Vanessa Nelson writes fantasy with a focus on action, magic, and characters caught up in larger conflicts. She has published five series since 2018, starting with The Taellaneth and most recently continuing with the Fractured Conclave series. Her books tend to be quick reads with tight plotting and worlds that blend the supernatural with political intrigue.

Nelson publishes frequently, sometimes releasing multiple books in a single year. Her series range from five to six books each, and readers who enjoy one tend to move through the rest quickly. The Hundred and The Grey Gates are among her most popular, with both following characters who discover hidden abilities that pull them into dangerous situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Vanessa Nelson written?

Vanessa Nelson has written 28 books across five series.

What was Vanessa Nelson's first book?

Vanessa Nelson’s first book is Betrayed, published in 2018.

Do Vanessa Nelson's series need to be read in a specific order?

Each series is self-contained and can be read independently. However, some readers have noticed minor connections between The Taellaneth and later series, so starting there can add extra context.

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