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  • The Alchemyst

  • The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 1
  • By: Michael Scott
  • Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
  • Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (76 ratings)

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The Alchemyst

By: Michael Scott
Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
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Publisher's Summary

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter - but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times best-selling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. 

The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty. 

The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. 

Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries? 

The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects - the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it. 

There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it. 

“The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.” (Bustle)

A New York Times best-selling series
A USA Today best seller
A Kids' Indie Next List Selection
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
An ILA Young Adult Choice Book
An ILA Children’s Choice Winner 

©2007 Michael Scott (P)2007 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic Reviews

“[A] riveting fantasy . . . fabulous read.” (School Library Journal, starred) 

“Readers will be swept up.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred)   

“An exciting and impeccably thought-out fantasy, well-suited for those left in the lurch by Harry Potter’s recent exeunt.” (Booklist

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Beautiful

Loved it, narrator is awesome, really clear and easy to listen to. Easy book to start and stop with, simple one main plot storyline.

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A Remarkable Achievement

Michael Scott has produced perhaps the two most irritating characters in literary history. Get a new editor!

The idea is good. The execution awful. Honestly, teenagers are not that stupid.

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Excellent book and audio book

Great audiobook. The accents were a little forced. But not aberrant to the ears.
Thoroughly enjoyed it

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I did enjoy for the most part

Good series for the most part but there is one thing I could not stand one of the main characters was such a infuriating character with the worst decision making abilities known to humani.

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