Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outcast | 2023 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 2 | Called | 2023 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 3 | Hunted | 2023 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 4 | Forged | 2023 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
| 5 | Chosen | 2024 | Vanessa Nelson | Buy |
The Grey Gates is a five-book fantasy series by Vanessa Nelson published across 2023 and 2024. The book titles trace a character arc in miniature: Outcast, Called, Hunted, Forged, Chosen. Each one represents a stage in the protagonist’s transformation as they deal with forces beyond normal understanding.
Nelson wrote the series quickly, with four of the five books landing in 2023 alone. The fast release schedule means readers do not have to wait long between installments, and the story benefits from that momentum. This is lean, fast-moving fantasy with plenty of action.