The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne - by Jonathan Stroud (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published in paperback by Walker Books Ltd., London, in 2021"--Title page verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>Action! Humor! Fantasy! Kicking off a new series with a bang (several bangs, in fact), Stroud sends two young fugitives with murky pasts fleeing murderous pursuers across a fractured future Britain. --<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i>starred<br></b></b><br>Scarlett McCain is a shoot-first ask-questions-later kind of outlaw. She scrapes by on bank heists, her wits--and never looking back. <p/>She's on the run from her latest crime when she comes across Albert Browne. He is the sole survivor of a horrific accident, and against her better judgement, Scarlett agrees to guide him to safety. <p/>This is a mistake. Soon there are men with dogs and guns and explosives hot on their heels. Scarlett's used to being chased by the law, but this is extreme. It was only a <i>little</i> bank she'd robbed . . . <p/>As they flee together across the wilds, fighting off monstrous beasts, and dodging their pursuers, Scarlett comes to realize that Albert Browne is hiding a terrible secret. And that <i>he</i> may be the most dangerous threat of all. <p/>In this fast-paced, quick-witted whirlwind of a story, Jonathan Stroud introduces two unlikely allies--the outlaws Scarlett and Browne--who are about to become the most notorious renegades in all that's left of Britain.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The <b>vivid setting, rapid-fire dialogue, and nonstop action</b> will propel readers through this raucous, rousing rumble. <b>A blast</b> for action fans, with potential for a long run. --<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review <p/>Just the kind of setting where adventure fantasy thrives. Add <b>razor-sharp banter</b> and you can lay the smart money on <b>another Stroud winner</b>. --<i>Bulletin, </i> starred review <p/>Stroud expertly builds flawed characters, cahoots close and tender, and a fully realized setting in this <b>rollicking series opener</b>, employing <b>arch phrasing, witty rapport, and quick pacing</b> alongside the brutally rendered truths of a world intent on controlling outlaws of every type. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/>Stroud's world building is <b>exceptional</b>, his compelling characters easy to root for. There's <b>real suspense and surprise</b>, along with some <b>truly terrifying moments</b>, though <b>plenty of banter</b> and scheming keeps things fun. --<i> Booklist <p/></i><b>Intricate</b> worldbuilding and a <b>compelling </b>heroine will appeal to readers who like "Rick Riordan Presents," as well as the works of Philip Pullman and Garth Nix. --<i>School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jonathan Stroud</b> is the author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Bartimaeus trilogy, the Lockwood & Co. series, and the stand-alone titles <i>Heroes of the Valley</i>, <i>The Leap</i>, <i>The Last Siege</i>, and <i>Buried Fire</i>. He lives in England with his wife, Gina, and their three children. To learn more, visit jonathanstroud.com.
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