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Series

Wake

3 books

The Wake series by Lisa McMann has 3 books. Start with Wake (2008), then read the rest in the order below.

Wake reading order

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Wake

Lisa McMann

For seventeen-year-old Janie, getting sucked into other people's dreams is getting old. Especially the falling dreams, the naked-but-nobody-notices dreams, and the sex-crazed dreams. Janie's seen enough fantasy booty to last her a lifetime.She can't tell anybody about what she does they'd never believe her, or worse, they'd think she's a freak. So Janie lives on the fringe, cursed with an ability she doesn't want and can't control.Then she falls into a gruesome nightmare, one that chills her to the bone. For the first time, Janie is more than a witness to someone else's twisted psyche. She is a participant.

FictionFantasyUrban Fantasy
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Fade

Lisa McMann

Janie has a secret: she can enter other people's dreams. When she stumbles upon a disturbing vision of a high school sex ring involving teachers and the date rape drug, she knows she can't ignore it. Using her unique gift, Janie must navigate a dangerous world of manipulation and deceit to expose the truth and protect her classmates. This thrilling young adult novel explores themes of courage, responsibility, and the fight against injustice.

FictionMysteryThriller
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Gone

Lisa McMann

In this gripping supernatural thriller, a teenage girl discovers she has the terrifying ability to see people who have vanished—and to experience their final moments. When a young boy goes missing in her small town, she becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery that forces her to use her haunting gift to uncover the truth. As she delves deeper into the case, she must confront not only the dark forces at work but also the emotional toll of witnessing the trauma of the disappeared. Lisa McMann crafts a tense, atmospheric narrative that blends paranormal elements with a compelling mystery, exploring themes of loss, responsibility, and the burden of extraordinary power. Perfect for readers who crave suspenseful stories with supernatural twists and complex emotional depth.

Contemporary FictionPsychological ThrillerYoung Adult