The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne · #2 / 3
The Notorious Scarlett and Browne
A fast-paced fantasy adventure set in a broken, future England, following the further exploits of the outlaws Scarlett and Browne.
Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have outwitted their pursuers and escaped into the wilds of Mercia and Northumbria, and it’s not long before they become famous across the Seven Kingdoms for their audacious heists. No bank is safe from a pair with the ability to read minds and make a perfect shot. But neither is fully able to escape the past – as they discover when a dangerous job turns sour. Soon old enemies and sinister new threats are pressing in on every side, and Scarlett and Albert must pull off an impossible mission. Can they hope to outwit the Faith Houses and the Brothers of the Hand – and save the people they hold most dear?
The second book in a phenomenal trilogy from the bestselling children's novelist.
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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