The Forest of Hands and Teeth

While this book is the first installment of a trilogy, it features a self-contained narrative arc that resolves its primary conflict, allowing it to be read as a standalone story. Readers who wish to continue the journey can follow Mary's world into the companion sequels, The Dead-Tossed Waves and The Dark and Hollow Places.

A feature film adaptation was optioned with actress Maisie Williams attached to star as Mary, and filmmaker Kate Maberly set to write and direct alongside producer Doug Liman. The project was officially announced and entered pre-production, though it has experienced significant development delays.