Description of book
The unthinkable has happened: Albion is at war. Aubrey and George are swept up into the military - but not in the way they expect. With Caroline drafted into the Special Services, Aubrey is sure the combination of his magic, George's practical skills and Caroline's fighting secrets will make them a formidable team. But what if the military hierarchy has other ideas?
When Aubrey's top secret espionage unit is sent to Gallia to investigate mysterious magical emanations, what they discover is intelligence gold. Holmland is about to unleash an unstoppable horror upon the world. It could win the war within weeks. Aubrey is in a dilemma: should he obey orders and simply observe, or should he and his friends do their best to stop a bloodbath?
Saving thousands of lives could cost Aubrey his own. But that's never stopped him before.
Reviews
Praise for the series:
* 'A must-read series.' BOOKSELLER+PUBLISHER
* 'Dazzling.' HERALD SUN
* 'Do yourself a favour and read these books, if you're into steampunk/alternative history with a bit of romance thrown in (yay for Aubrey). Love them.' WE LOVE YA
* 'Michael Pryor continues to amaze readers with his inventive ingenuity … recommended for those who enjoy speculative fiction incorporating magical, rational, inter-personal and political elements in an action-packed plot.' MAGPIES
* 'This has to be one of the best young adult magic fantasy series I've read in a long time. There is always one more layer of story and you will find yourself gleefully anticipating the next twist. Brilliant storytelling!' THE READING STACK
* 'Oh, joy, another of Michael Pryor's delightful steampunk adventures of Aubrey, Caroline and George!' JANUARY MAGAZINE
* 'As always, the adventure tears along at a breakneck pace, and is very funny. And it doesn't let you go easily … I think the series will become a fantasy classic.' THE GREAT RAVEN