Where to find the Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2

Locations of the Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Locations of the Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios)

During the second chapter of Red Dead Redemption 2, when you go fishing with Jack, he admits that he lost a book. Titled Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2, Jack says he left it in the gang's former camp. This comic featured terrible people doing nasty things or otherworldly entities, was quite popular during the time, and there only were four of them. Jack will take any one of the four comics that Arthur brings back for him.

In this article, we will take a look at all the locations where the Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be found.


Location of every Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2

1) Otis Miller and the Arabian Prince

Clawson's Rest in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)
Clawson's Rest in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)

The Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2, called Otis Miller and the Arabian Prince, is located at a cottage in Clawson's Rest. Clawson's Rest is located northwest of Valentine, exactly west of where the map shows Dakota River.

When you get to Clawson's Rest, simply look for a little shack with a skull over the entryway. Get through the door by breaking the lock or kicking it. Then, look to your left to locate the comic on the nightstand.


2) Otis Miller and the Black-Hearted Lady

Osman's Grove in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)
Osman's Grove in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)

The Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2 called Otis Miller and the Black-Hearted Lady can be found in New Hanover. Go east from the fence between Emerald Ranch and Emerald Station until you reach Osman's Grove.

The place has a little stone house that you must enter. However, be prepared for a gruesome scene within. The first chamber has three rotting bodies. Next to the body on the rocking rocker is a stand with the comic book on top.


3) Otis Miller and the Boy from New York

Pleasance in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)
Pleasance in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)

The Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2 called Otis Miller and the Boy from New York can be found in Lemoyne, in an abandoned town named Pleasance east of Lagras.

On the map, you can go just above the letter "O" in the word Lemoyne. Head there and check for the school on the southern side where a massive log is crushing its roof. Go inside and approach the desk beside the fireplace. The book you are searching for is on the desk.


4) Wild West Heroes No.132

Downes Ranch in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)
Downes Ranch in Red Dead Redemption 2 (Image via Rockstar Studios || YouTube/Gamerpillar)

The Penny Dreadful Book in Red Dead Redemption 2 called Wild West Heroes No. 132 can be found at the Downes Ranch, which is just west of Caliban's Seat and southwest of Valentine.

When you enter the main house, you will see a bed straight in front of you. Check the nightstand next to it for this book. The Downes family will not notice a missing comic since they will be concerned with more pressing matters.


Jack and Arthur's relationship is one of the many reasons you will enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2024. Once you've found and collected a Penny Dreadful, simply return to the camp and speak with Jack. He will be overjoyed and will even offer you a chocolate for fulfilling his request.

Interestingly, little Jack grows up to be an important part of the Van der Linde gang and helps to continue the legacy of Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2.


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