Welcome to the World of Jack Reusen!
The Jack Reusen series takes you into a world where the line between imagination and reality becomes blurred and magic can make both dreams and nightmares come true.
With shorter chapters and a slightly lower word count than other books in the same genre, the Jack Reusen books offer an exciting reading journey that experienced readers and readers with challenges can enjoy in equal measure.
I hope you enjoy exploring this magical fantasy series. All my books are available on Kindle and in paperback, you can dive into any of these adventures today!
What readers are saying
“Absolutely brilliant, my grandsons love being read to, and they are enjoying this one, a must read for all enquisitive children.”
“I really enjoyed the mixture of mythology and contemporary life. Wonderful details of faerie legend and lore mixed in with cars and television. Jack is a lovely protagonist, a thoughtful, kind and sensible boy with a sense of adventure. Looking forward to Jack and Thea’s (continuing) adventures.”
Read the Paperbacks
‘Shop Local’ with Paperback copies from Fun Junction in Crieff and Perth, Scotland. (Click the image below to find them on Facebook)
Alternatively, you can purchase paperback copies right now using the links below (FREE POSTAGE throughout the UK, international not available).
Available on Kindle Worldwide!
Kindle copies can be purchased online (in English only) on Amazon in various countries. You can find links for the UK and USA below.
Links for other countries can be found at the bottom of the page:
Where it all started
A few years ago, my love for fantasy books collided with the wandering attention spans of my two young children. I wanted to show them both how amazing fantasy stories could be but fantasy chapter books all seemed outside their focus levels (they were five and seven at the time).
I decided to write my own story; one with shorter chapters and easier-to-follow plots. Along the way, I bent a few classic fantasy ‘rules’ as well:
- The parents don’t get killed off in the first chapter, unlike most fantasy books.
- Secondary characters take center stage every now and then.
- Most importantly, each chapter is short enough to fit perfectly into a ten-to-twenty-minute bedtime window.
I like to think that the shorter chapters make the Jack Reusen series a great choice for reluctant readers and fun for readers of all ages. Younger readers find it easy to follow the main storyline with its small, easy to remember, main cast of characters. Whilst older children often comment on the subtle side stories that interlace the main plot.
Hearing children say that Jack Reusen and the Fey Flame is the first chapter book they’ve ever read all the way through means the world to me, and if I’m honest it’s what keeps me writing.
Jack Reusen and the Fey Flame
A chance event in a forest near Jack’s home opens his eyes to the world of ‘Fey’: a place filled with magic, enchantments, and with people and creatures, unlike anything Jack has seen before.
‘Jack Reusen and the Fey Flame’ offers the reader the opportunity to get lost in another world. Jack’s school is closed when a peculiar beast appears in the playground, there are girls turning into polar bears, and you should also keep an eye out for the ‘war chicken’ with a saddle.
Click the image for the Kindle edition. Paperback copies are available from Fun Junction stores or by mail order (Click the button below to buy through PayPal). Please note that delivery is currently only available in the UK.
Jack Reusen and the Spark of Dreams
What happens when people stop being able to dream? A city turning into zombies that’s what! Even worse someone seems to be controlling them.
Can Jack stop a whole new type of magic? Will a a huge owl-man, and the rest of Jack’s band of strange new friends be any match for a horde of mindless ‘sleepers’? You’ll have to read on to find out…
Click the image for the Kindle edition. Paperback editions are available from Fun Junction stores or by mail order (Click the button below to buy through PayPal). Please note that delivery is currently only available in the UK.
*New Release*
Jack Reusen and the Children of Fate
Prepare for a collision of worlds as the fates of both Fey and the Matter-world rest upon the shoulders of one boy.
To save both realms, Jack will have to rely on all the help he can get.
Chaos ensues as parts of the Matter world start to land in Fey. Jack must face the truth, delve into feared magic, and come to terms with his darker side. Only then does he stand any hope of stopping the ‘incursions’.
This book marks the exciting third instalment of the Fey series. Read on to see magical boundaries blur and a hidden history that will change everything.
PLEASE NOTE: Paperback coming soon! Want to receive a copy from the first print run? You can pre-order by clicking the button below:
Marcus
“An eerie whistle sounds behind you.
There’s no one there.
He’s hiding now. Hiding in your phone, in your tablet, your Kindle Reader…”
Suitable for readers aged 12 years and up.
A strange old photo and stranger behaviour lead James to suspect that there’s more to his classmate Marcus than meets the eye. However, his investigations take a dark turn one cold November night.
Eyes at the window, bones of power, and tiny hands grasping at ankles in the dark.
Will James and his friends survive long enough to discover the truth about Marcus?
‘Marcus’ is a fantasy/horror novel for readers aged twelve and up (or younger readers if they’re OK with darker themes regarding physical danger, and mild horror).
You can enjoy Marcus on Kindle or on the Kindle app for Android and Apple. It is also available with a different cover design in paperback. Click the image for a link to ‘Marcus’ on Kindle.
Alternatively, you can purchase your paperback copy either at Fun Junction or here on the site (button below).
Keep up to date
I (try to) blog regularly on this site. You can find my blog by clicking this link.
My blog follows the progress of the Jack Reusen books and sometimes offers sample stories (you can even get the chance to read a full 1st draft of my standalone dark fantasy book ‘Marcus’).
Free Author Talks
I offer FREE author talks for schools and other groups. You can find out more about school book talks by clicking this link.
I also offer book writing workshops that take your class from first ideas to a printed book. We’ll then move on to working through the processes of marketing and selling their book to raise class or school funds. This is a comprehensive in-class activity that covers a wide range of core skills. (Here is a post about my work with Ruthvenfield Primary School).
PLEASE NOTE: Workshops come with additional costs relating to printing etc. but efforts can be made to ensure that these costs are absorbed through the sale of their finished book.
If you would like to contact me about a book talk or workshop(s) for your school/group (whether in-person or digital) you’ll find information on how to reach me on the contact page.
The Fey Series is available on Kindle in all of the counties below:
You can also find me on Instagram!
About The Author
When I’m not writing I’m taking in the countryside around my home in Perthshire, listening to podcasts on history and on writing, creating websites for local businesses, or baking and cooking.
You can find out more about me by following this link:
Get In Touch
Click below to get in touch with John and arrange a free book talk (virtual and in-person available depending on distance):
