Dark Betrayal Trilogy Books in Order
Part ofNichole Chase Books in OrderFollow the Dark Betrayal Trilogy by Nichole Chase in order, with book summaries, supernatural-world background, and clear guidance on where Ree's story begins.
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Dark Betrayal Trilogy books in publication order
3 books
Mortal Defiance
by Nichole Chase
2011
Ree McKenna is still juggling school, work, and curfews, but the Dark Ones are hunting people touched by the gods. With old loyalties shifting and romance complicating every choice, she must decide how far she will go to fight back.
Mortal Obligation
by Nichole Chase
2011
Seventeen-year-old Ree McKenna is grieving her brother when nightmares and visions reveal a terrifying truth. Gifted by the gods, she must face dark forces that threaten everyone she loves, even as ordinary life keeps demanding her attention.
Immortal Grave
by Nichole Chase
2013
As darklings overrun the city, Ree and her friends uncover how deeply the gods have shaped their lives. Unsure who to trust, Ree must step into leadership before the final confrontation decides the fate of everyone she cares about.
Dark Betrayal Trilogy books in chronological order
Series background & context
Nichole Chase's Dark Betrayal Trilogy is a young adult paranormal fantasy set in Savannah, Georgia. It follows Ree McKenna, a seventeen-year-old who expects her biggest problems to be school, money for college, and feelings for her late brother's best friend. Grief has already made life hard. Then the nightmares and visions begin, and something dangerous starts closing in.
In Mortal Obligation, Ree learns that her connection to the supernatural world is not an accident. The gods have given her unusual powers, and she is drawn into a fight against dark forces that threaten far more than her own safety. The book keeps its magical conflict close to home, so supernatural danger sits alongside homework, jobs, friendships, and family loss.
Ree does not get to ease into this new role.
The trilogy builds from that first revelation. Mortal Defiance finds Ree trying to carry the weight of her new responsibilities while the Dark Ones target humans with divine blood. Allies are not always easy to identify, old relationships become more complicated, and the choices she makes affect the people closest to her. Romance is part of the story, but it is tied to questions of trust, loyalty, and who gets to decide Ree's future.
By Immortal Grave, the danger has spread and the group must confront the consequences of the gods' manipulation. Ree and her friends have to work out who can be trusted while preparing for a conflict that will decide the fate of their world. The series is best read in order because Ree's powers, relationships, and understanding of the larger threat all grow from book to book.
Savannah matters here. Its historic streets and shadowy atmosphere give the story a grounded setting for ancient powers, visions, and creatures that do not belong in an ordinary high school life. The contrast is a big part of the appeal. Ree is not removed from normal worries when the magic appears. She has to deal with both at once.
Expect fast-moving paranormal stakes, a close group of friends, romantic tension, and mythology involving gods, immortals, and dark supernatural enemies. Start with Mortal Obligation, continue with Mortal Defiance, and save Immortal Grave for the finale. It is one continuous story, and the emotional payoff depends on seeing Ree change from an overwhelmed teenager into someone ready to face what is coming.
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