Being Jason Redloh

By J H Older

When a school bully vanishes, hidden powers spark to life, long-held secrets surface - and dark forces begin to stir.

What if your quiet life was a lie, and your real story began in a world you barely knew?

Jason Redloh is a fifteen-year-old with roots in Pebearia, a magical realm he's visited but never truly understood. He lives with his mother in a high-rise in Drecton, England. His only friend, Duane Turner, also has ties to Pebearia - a world that must remain hidden from Volats (humans, the volatile species).

But when one Volat finds out, everything changes for Jason and Duane.

Over four intense, mind-bending days, revelations upend Jason's world. Powers awaken that need practice. Dark forces stir.

Caught in a storm of mystery, danger, and fantastical beings, Jason and Duane must rely on loyalty, courage, and each other to survive.

Will Jason rise to meet a destiny he never chose?

Told from the perspective of an older Jason, this emotionally rich, fast-paced YA fantasy blends magic, humour, and heart into a powerful coming-of-age adventure.

Perfect for fans of twisty magical stories with deep emotional stakes.

Content note: Contains occasional strong language, realistic for character dialogue.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 106822570X
• ISBN13: 9781068225703
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Hardeman Boukadir Literary
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary