The Magician: Book 2

(Paperback)

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Dark magic and fast-paced adventure in this second book in the New York Times bestselling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. Now published with an exciting new cover look and introduction from the author! Ashes to ashes . . . California- The book of Abraham the Mage holds the secret of eternal life - a secret more dangerous than any one man should possess. Dr. John Dee is two pages away from the knowledge that would bring the Dark Elders into ultimate power - and could mean the destruction of the world as we know it. Two people stand in his way- Josh and Sophie Newman. Paris- Time is running out for Nicholas Flamel and his wife Perenelle. Every day they spend without the book, they age one year- their magic becomes weaker and their bodies more frail. Niccolo Machiavelli, immortal author and celebrated art collector, works for Dee and is in hot pursuit of them - Flamel knows there's no time to lose and Sophie must learn about Fire Magic... Josh and Sophie are the world's only hope. If they don't turn on each other first.

Reviews

[Michael Scott is] the King of fantasy * The Irish Times *
Scott blends the practicalities of the modern world with the magic perfectly, and this is well-written, engaging stuff * Daily Telegraph *
The action proceeds at the familiar breakneck pace and with more and more dark creatures from lore and mythology coming to light * Bookfest *
This book is fast-paced and gripping and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page * South Wales Argus *

Author Bio

An authority on mythology and folklore, Michael Scott is one of Ireland's most successful authors. A master of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and folklore, he has been hailed by the Irish Times as "the King of Fantasy in these isles".