Outcast: The Grey Gates - Book 1

Name: Outcast: The Grey Gates - Book 1
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Rating: 4.6 (6149 reviews)
Author: Vanessa Nelson

by Vanessa Nelson

Mystery Thriller Fantasy

4.6 (6,149)

4.6 stars from 6,149 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy urban fantasy where the protagonist carries real baggage and secrets that actively complicate the mystery plot
You like character-driven stories where the detective work matters as much as the magic system
You're after a series with strong female leads who've earned their competence through failure and survival, not just natural talent

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You prefer cosy mysteries with lighter stakes and less supernatural danger
You want a standalone book rather than investing in a series
You're looking for a romance-first story where the love interest is central to the plot

About this book

Eight years ago, the world nearly ended and Max lost everything after being accused of betrayal and failure. Now working as a Marshal, she protects her city and its people from supernatural threats, believing she has left her past behind. When asked to assist local law enforcement with a series of brutal murders, Max agrees to help. However, she soon discovers that she may be the killer's next target. As she investigates, she must find the murderer while keeping her own secrets hidden. Outcast is the first book in a completed series that combines fantasy with mystery and magic.

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Currently free. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 161 days. Typically stays discounted for 313 days.

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Currently around #43K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 184% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 6,149 reviews

Gaining approximately 198 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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