


The Forest of Hands and Teeth
3 books
The Forest of Hands and Teeth series by Carrie Ryan has 3 books. Start with The Forest of Hands and Teeth (2010), then read the rest in the order below.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth reading order

The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Carrie Ryan
In a world governed by strict rules and surrounded by a protective fence, Mary's simple truths begin to unravel as she uncovers dark secrets about the Sisterhood and the Guardians. When the unthinkable happens and the fence is breached, her carefully constructed reality collapses into chaos. Forced to confront the terrifying truth about the Unconsecrated and the mysterious Forest of Hands and Teeth, Mary must make a choice that will determine not only her own fate but the future of her people. This gripping tale explores themes of faith, rebellion, and the desperate search for hope in a world consumed by death.

The Dead-Tossed Waves
Carrie Ryan
In a world still reeling from the Return, Gabry finds solace in her quiet life by the sea, shielded by the Barrier and content with her familiar surroundings. However, the peace she cherishes is shattered when a single, devastating event decimates her generation, leaving the survivors imprisoned. Driven by the need to reclaim a future, Gabry must confront the dangerous legacy her mother left behind in the shadowed Forest of Hands and Teeth. This journey will force her to question everything she thought she knew about her past and the true nature of the world.

The Dark and Hollow Places
Carrie Ryan
In a world ravaged by the Return, Annah struggles to survive amidst the remnants of civilization and the ever-present threat of the undead. Haunted by past losses and the abandonment of those she loved, her bleak existence is shattered by the arrival of Catcher, a mysterious stranger whose secrets are intertwined with her own buried past. As Annah grapples with a burgeoning connection to Catcher, she uncovers terrifying truths that force her to confront the devastating reality of her world. Now, she must decide whether to fight for a future shrouded in darkness or succumb to the all-consuming destruction.