Book 1:The Alchemyst – Book 2: The Magician – Book 3: The Sorceress
Are 15 year-old Sophie and Josh Newman the legendary twins who will save the world for humans or are they just pawns in a mythical battle between the alchemist Nicholas Flamel and the magician John Dee? Sophie and Josh are working at boring summer jobs in a coffee shop and a book store when their lives are changed forever. The books feature characters from legend such as Machiavelli, Joan of Arc and William Shakespeare as well as gods such as Hekate, the Witch of Endor and the stag-headed god Curnunnos. Michael Scott is adept at introducing modern magical technology such as cell phones and GPS tracking into the ancient world that includes auras and ley lines. This is a classic quest story deftly handled with exciting battles and clever escapes – it seems that magic has its weak points. This is a fun entry into the young adult world of Harry Potter and the Golden Compass suitable for the fantasy lover of any age. ~Gretchen Echols