Laws Of Magic 1: Blaze Of Glory

by Michael Pryor
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Aubrey Fitzwilliam is the son of a prominent ex-prime minister. He's also brilliant at magic, but he's stuck at military school. At least he has his best friend, George, there to back him up. George would follow Aubrey anywhere - and with Aubrey's talent for thinking up daring schemes that will get them both in trouble, that's no easy thing to do.At a royal hunting party, the boys discover a golem, a magical creature built to perform one task: to kill Prince Albert. Aubrey and George are hailed as heroes for foiling the murder attempt - but who sent the golem, and why? Aubrey is far too curious to let the authorities handle this one, and he and George start investigating . . .

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Editorial Reviews

"Undoubtedly one of the best books I've read this year . . . Long live Aubrey Fitzwilliam!" - Aurealis

"Undoubtedly one of the best books I've read this year . . . Long live Aubrey Fitzwilliam!" - Aurealis

"This is without doubt one of the best written and most enjoyable books I have had the pleasure of reading." - The Online Book Group

"This is without doubt one of the best written and most enjoyable books I have had the pleasure of reading." - The Online Book Group

"Could be put in the same league as the work of Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paolini and (dare I say it) JK Rowling . . . Blaze of Glory will not disappoint." - Viewpoint

"Could be put in the same league as the work of Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paolini and (dare I say it) JK Rowling . . . Blaze of Glory will not disappoint." - Viewpoint

"Non-stop, action packed, thrilling adventure that is resplendent with scientifically based magic, spies, murderous golems, magically manufactured beasts, political intrigue, and even a little bit of romance . . . Blaze of Glory will delight readers of all ages." - Large Print Reviews

"Non-stop, action packed, thrilling adventure that is resplendent with scientifically based magic, spies, murderous golems, magically manufactured beasts, political intrigue, and even a little bit of romance . . . Blaze of Glory will delight readers of all ages." - Large Print Reviews

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