Part of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, book 5
First published 2011
The prophesied twins face their final separation. Josh Newman has made his choice. He stands with Dr. John Dee and the enigmatic Virginia Dare, turning his back on his sister Sophie and the Alchemyst Nicholas Flamel. Meanwhile, Machiavelli and Billy the Kid prepare to unleash Alcatraz's monsters upon San Francisco, setting in motion the destruction of humanity itself. In a dangerous Shadowrealm, Scatty and Joan of Arc discover they were summoned for a deadly purpose. Along with Saint-Germain, Palamedes, and Shakespeare, they must journey back through time to the legendary island of Danu Talis. This realm, known to humans as Atlantis, must be destroyed to preserve the modern world. As the final battle approaches, Sophie faces an impossible task. She must find her twin brother before the conflict begins, or everything will be lost forever.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: San Francisco, Alcatraz, Danu Talis, Atlantis
Period: modern
400 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press