Jason's unexpected portal
Start with A World Without Heroes and continue in numbered order through the completed quest.
Book Series · 3 Books
Beyonders Books
In order from A World Without Heroes to Chasing the Prophecy.
A completed middle-grade fantasy trilogy about two teens pulled into Lyrian and drawn into a rebellion against its immortal ruler.
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Reading order
How to Read the Beyonders Trilogy
Read A World Without Heroes, Seeds of Rebellion, and Chasing the Prophecy in order. Jason and Rachel's quest and the rebellion against Maldor build directly across the trilogy.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
This portal fantasy includes an oppressive ruler, assassins, slavery, torture, monsters, battles, injuries, character deaths, and sacrifice. Some creatures and magical threats are grotesque, though the storytelling remains aimed at middle-grade adventure readers.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
A World Without Heroes
By Brandon Mull
A boy's quest in a magical realm could be the key to returning home and toppling a tyrant.
454 pages· 124,073 words· Est. 17 hour read
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Summary: Jason Walker's ordinary life shatters when he lands in Lyrian, a world ruled by the tyrant wizard Maldor. Stranded and desperate to return home, Jason teams up with Rachel, another outsider, and a band of rebels. Their mission: to uncover a powerful word that can defeat Maldor. As they navigate a land steeped in fear and suspicion, Jason and Rachel must decide if saving Lyrian is their only path back. Can they outwit the emperor and restore hope to a world without heroes?
In reading order
Beyonders Series
3 books · Published 2011–2013
#1
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$958
A World Without Heroes
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
A boy's quest in a magical realm could be the key to returning home and toppling a tyrant.
#2
Sale price
$958
Seeds of Rebellion
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Jason returns to Lyrian with vital secrets, facing new dangers and allies in a battle against an evil emperor.
#3
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$2089
Chasing the Prophecy
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Two outsiders must fulfill a prophecy to save a world they now call home.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Beyonders series?
There are 3 books in the Beyonders series. It began with A World Without Heroes in 2011, and the newest book, Chasing the Prophecy, was published in 2013.
What order should you read the Beyonders books in?
Start with A World Without Heroes and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Beyonders books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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