The Blackthorn Key 01
By Kevin Sands
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Ages 10 and Up
Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this suspenseful debut novel.
“Tell no one what I’ve given you.”
Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—with maybe an explosion or two along the way.
But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London’s apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn’s shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he’s learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart.
In his stunning debut novel, Kevin Sands brings readers on a heart-stopping adventure rich with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.
A little GEM of a book about an apprentice alchemist in 17th-century London. Like any good Mystery, it has various puzzles for us and/or the protagonist to solve along the way, and the larger book-sized mystery. Extremely well written, this book has an EXCELLENT sense of humor, and a wonderful eye for historical detail.
For ages 10 and up.
