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A Reading Guide for New Readers
If you’re new to the worlds of Gerald Locke, this guide will help you find the best starting point based on the type of stories you enjoy. Each book and series stands on its own, so you can begin anywhere — but these recommendations will point you to the perfect first read.
If you want Modern Psychological Horror
Start with:
The Silversmith
A standalone gothic and psychological horror novel centered on obsession, transformation, and a haunting legend forged in silver.
Perfect for fans of Barker, King, and dark character-driven dread.
If you want Epic Elemental Fantasy
Start with:
The Resonant Awakening
Book I of The Chronicles of Elifdar.
A mythic, cinematic epic featuring elemental races, resonance-based world physics, and a sprawling conflict across four landmasses.
Begin here if you love deep worldbuilding and multi-realm fantasy.
If you want Cosmic Fantasy with Veiled Realms
Start with:
Whispers of the Veiled Realms
Book I of The Veilborn Trilogy.
A tale of fractured realities, ancient forces, and eldritch echoes beneath a fragile world.
Great for readers who enjoy mystery, surreal magic, and cosmic tension.
If you want Modern Urban Fantasy with Hidden Magic
Start with:
The Kintsugi Cipher
Book I of The Solomon Arcanum.
A modern gothic-magic series blending sigils, ancient founders, and a conspiracy rooted in history and bloodlines.
Perfect for readers who want thriller pacing + modern magic systems.
If you want Standalone Dark Fiction
The Silversmith
A standalone gothic and psychological horror novel centered on obsession, transformation, and a haunting legend forged in silver.
Night Maw (Upcoming)
A brutal, atmospheric survival horror novel about a creature that feeds on warmth.
The Vere (Upcoming)
A psychological supernatural work centered on memory, trauma, and unraveling identity.
These standalones require no prior reading.
If you want a Complete Series to Binge
The Chronicles of Elifdar
(Epic Fantasy Trilogy – Fully Released)
The Resonant Awakening
The Fractured Concord
The Legacy of Flame and Breath
The Veilborn Trilogy
(Cosmic Fantasy Trilogy – Fully Released)
Whispers of the Veiled Realms
Echoes of the Ethereal Nexus
Veiled Ascendance
Not Sure Where to Begin?
If you’re undecided, start here:
✔ For Horror: The Silversmith
✔ For Epic Fantasy: The Resonant Awakening
✔ For Cosmic Fantasy: Whispers of the Veiled Realms
✔ For Urban Fantasy: The Kintsugi Cipher
You cannot choose wrong — each world stands wholly on its own.