The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne · #1 / 3
The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne
Set in a fragmented future England, The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne introduces us to a world where gunfights and monsters collide, and where the formidable outlaw Scarlett McCain fights daily against the odds. When she discovers a wrecked coach on a lonely road, there is only one survivor – the seemingly hapless youth, Albert Browne. Against her instincts, Scarlett agrees to escort him to safety. This is a mistake. Soon, new and implacable enemies are on her heels. As a relentless pursuit continues across the broken landscape of England, Scarlett must fight to uncover the secrets of Albert’s past – and come to terms with the implications of her own.
In his first new project since Lockwood & Co., Jonathan once again fuses action, humour and mystery to create a uniquely exciting adventure with two fascinating heroes at its heart.
The series
In the ruins of a fractured Britain—where monsters lurk in rivers and cities are ruled by rigid, fear-soaked ideals—two outlaws carve their own law into the wilderness. One is a sharp-shooting, sharp-tongued survivor with a talent for disappearing into the shadows. The other? A boy with a dangerous secret and a smile that hides more than he lets on.
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The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne blends post-apocalyptic grit with a classic adventure feel, folding in eerie creatures, daring heists, and unexpected tenderness. At its heart is a partnership forged not by trust, but necessity—though over time, something deeper begins to flicker beneath the surface. Scarlett is ruthless and fiercely independent; Albert, awkward and disarmingly honest. Together, they tear through a decaying world governed by paranoia, hypocrisy, and a history no one wants to remember.
What sets this series apart isn't just the breakneck pace or the rich, ruin-haunted setting—it’s the quiet, careful way it examines morality, resilience, and found family. The landscapes are wild and unkind, but every moment of action is grounded in character. And while there’s plenty of tension—gunfights, escapes, secrets that could topple societies—there’s also wry humor and emotional weight, the kind that lingers.
Fans of dystopian fantasy and character-driven adventure will find themselves drawn to this story not just for its thrills, but for its heart. It’s a world where survival is a rebellion, and two mismatched fugitives just might change everything.
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