The Badlands Series

By J. R. Wallis

Three young Badlanders face monsters, magic and dangerous questions about identity, trust and belonging.

magical · adventurous · engaging

What is The Badlands series by J. R. Wallis about?

Written and published between 2017 and 2020, J. R. Wallis’s Badlands trilogy follows twelve-year-old Jones, an orphan training to hunt monsters in a hidden magical world. When tragedy disrupts his apprenticeship, Jones begins uncovering the truth about his origins, joined by the fearless Ruby and the troubled Thomas Gabriel. Across The Boy with One Name, The Black Amulet and The Book of Mysteries, the friends face ogres, trolls, dangerous magic and difficult questions about identity, friendship and trust. Suited to readers aged around 10–14 who enjoy fast-moving fantasy adventures. Monster peril, frightening creatures and a significant death may unsettle sensitive readers.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure

About the author

J. R. Wallis is a British author who loves writing exciting stories full of mystery and adventure. Best known for 'The Boy With One Name' and its sequels, J. R. Wallis creates magical worlds where anything can happen. When not writing, J. R. Wallis enjoys exploring the countryside and dreaming up new tales for readers to enjoy.

All the books in The Badlands series (in order)

The Boy With One Name

by J. R. Wallis

Book 1 of 3

After Maitland’s death, orphan Jones discovers his ordinary life was never so ordinary.

The Black Amulet

by J. R. Wallis

Book 2 of 3

Reunited in the Badlands, three friends hunt a legendary amulet—but what will it reveal?

The Book of Mysteries

by J. R. Wallis

Book 3 of 3

Ruby and Jones tackle an unsolvable mystery—but Great Walsingham hides secrets magic cannot defeat.

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