Though the good-vs.-evil and kids-with-secret-powers themes may be well worn by now, nothing about this story - from its setting and characters to its intricate use of myth to create an alternative history of earth - is typical. Irish author and mythology expert Michael Scott has taken elements from Flamel's legend, woven them together with myths and stories from around the world, and set the whole thing in modern-day California. Harry Potter fans will recognize the name Nicholas Flamel, and may be surprised to learn that J.K.
This is a slam-bang, fantasy-adventure, with enough action to keep the most rabid genre fans happy, and enough references to ancient stories to keep the mind working.
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