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Josh and Sophie Newman, the only living heirs to an extraordinary magical legacy, find themselves racing against Dr. John Dee and the Dark Elders to keep a powerful tome—long sought by Nicholas Flamel—from falling into the wrong hands. As the twins travel from the outskirts of California to the city of lights, they must master elemental magic and confront ancient alchemists, all while time drains their powers and their enemies grow stronger.
Set against the backdrop of Parisian streets, foreboding prisons and sun‑burned landscapes, the novel blends fraternal loyalty with the suspense of supernatural warfare. The story invites young readers to follow the twins’ growth, the stakes of eternal life, and the mystical connections that bind them to historic alchemical figures.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Scott
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