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Blackthorn Key

by (author) Kevin Sands

read by Ray Panthaki

Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio
Initial publish date
Sep 2015
Category
General, Europe, Mysteries & Detective Stories
Recommended Age
10 to 14
Recommended Grade
5 to 9
Recommended Reading age
10 to 14
  • CD-Audio

    ISBN
    9781442388536
    Publish Date
    Sep 2015
    List Price
    $39.99
  • Downloadable audio file

    ISBN
    9781442388543
    Publish Date
    Sep 2015
    List Price
    $22.99

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Description

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 “spectacular debut” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

“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.

About the authors

Since escaping from university with a pair of degrees in theoretical physics, Kevin Sands has worked as a researcher, a business consultant, and a teacher. He lives in Toronto, Canada. The Blackthorn Key is his first novel.

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