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    The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
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    The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

    Written by Michael Scott

    Narrated by Paul Boehmer

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    Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter-but did you know he really lived? And he might still be alive today! Discover the truth in Michael Scott's New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel with The Sorceress, book three.

    Nicholas Flamel's heart almost broke as he watched his beloved Paris crumble before him. The city was destroyed by Dee and Machiavelli, but Flamel played his own role in the destruction. Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel had to protect them and the pages from the Dark Elders.

    But Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is still trapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, the group is without protection. Except for Clarent-the twin sword to Excalibur. But Clarent's power is unthinkable, its evil making it nearly impossible to use without its darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it.

    If he hopes to defeat Dee, Nicholas must find an Elder who can teach Josh and Sophie the third elemental magic-Water Magic. The problem? The only one who can do that is Gilgamesh, and he is quite, quite insane.

    Read the whole series!
    The Alchemyst
    The Magician
    The Sorceress
    The Necromancer
    The Warlock
    The Enchantress

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 26, 2009
    ISBN9780739380567
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    The Sorceress: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
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    Michael Scott

    Michael Scott, OBE, is a writer and broadcaster with a training in botany and education, and a special interest in Scottish mountain flowers. He has run many adult education classes on wild flowers and leads natural history courses and study tours. He is Scottish Officer of the conservation charity Plantlife and edits Scottish Environment News.

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    • 4/5
      Scott's been hinting at the fact that Perenelle Flamel is more powerful than she seems, but this entry starts to back that up. The frenetic pace of the series is starting to catch up with me - it's difficult to keep track of events, characters, or even the books. Every blends together in a blur.
    • 3/5
      The worldbuilding really did get better in this book. However, at some points the history almost gets to be too much. As in, too much explanation of the history of people involved. I wanted to know a lot more about Palamedes but didn't really get what I wanted. I already know about Shakespeare (did no one address the sex jokes seriously).

      I love these kinds of books, that weave history into their lore but manage it BELIEVABLY, so I can put off my suspension of disbelief and think, "Wow. This is possible." I love the details in the description that don't overpower the writing.

      At the same time, how do I know how powerful any of the characters really are if all are at the same power level? I'm willing to believe an informed explanation from other characters but... it's off.

      I love how Dee is making himself believe. Michael Scott has his characters do completely human things (even if they annoy me). Most of the time.

      I don't quite understand his definition of immortality. He isn't very specific on what it encompasses in some aspects, and it doesn't seem to fit a classical definition so much as a hierarchy?

      Necromancer review soon enough.
    • 5/5
      I think this is one of the best books I've read so far. It is so interesting and makes you want to read it more. If you like magic, fantasy, adventure, you should the series of the Secrets of Nicholas Flamel!
    • 5/5
      this so far is the best in the series. fast paced and brings the story together
    • 4/5
      I am loving this series. The books are fun, imaginative and easy to read. I enjoy seeing the way the author has worked to make legends and myths come alive in today's world. I highly recommend these books.
    • 4/5
      Dee is tearing apart Paris looking for Nicholas Sophie and Josh because the have the last two pages of the codex. These pages are needed to bring back the elders. Remarkably Josh Sophie and Nicholas escape to London were Josh and Sophie prove more that they are the twins of legendI give this book a 4 because it leaves some information out. Other than that it is a good book. It takes place in present time but infuses magic which I think is cool. it is fast paced and full of action. some parts are confusing and that's another reason that I give it a 4. It ends in cliff hangers that make you want to read the next book.
    • 4/5
      "The Sorceress" is up to par with the two books preceding it; which is to say, it's well written, kept my interest pretty well from the start, and leaves me wanting to read the next book in the series.
    • 5/5
      Edge of my seat the entire book
    • 3/5
      Lots of action and even more amazing folks from history. I honestly wish I could get my hands on Machiavelli's database just to get the dirt on everybody and find out how people became immortals and what kinds of lives they have lead.
    • 4/5
      After completing The Magician, book 2 of Michael Scott’s young adult fantasy/adventure series “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel,” I dove in to book 3, The Sorceress, to find out what Nicholas and the twins would encounter next. I ended up with a knight in shining armor, the Old Man of the Sea, Billy the Kid and the Bard of Avalon himself – William Shakespeare. Throw in Gilgamesh, the oldest living immortal who was as mad as a hatter, and I was in action-adventure heaven.

      I am having a blast reading this series, which is geared to the middle-grade crowd but has more than enough to keep adults entertained as well. The historical and legendary figures that show up are written in such a way that they are completely accessible to readers. So far my favorite character has been Machiavelli, and there is nothing in The Sorceress to change my mind. There is just something about his cool, strategic thinking that draws me in, so I loved the fact that he has now been assigned by the Dark Elders to destroy Perenelle. The most dangerous man in Europe taking on the most dangerous woman ever is a titanic battle I am aching to see. While it doesn’t happen here, it’s coming.

      But wait! There’s more!

      This series is chock-full of magic, mystery, battles and legendary characters, but there are also some really thought-provoking concepts introduced. In The Sorceress, the idea that all our thoughts and memories make up who we are as individuals is explored. But what if your head is full of someone else’s memories? Who are you then? This is the struggle Sophie and Josh face. The Witch of Endor “gifted” Sophie with millenniums-worth of thoughts and knowledge, and Josh has also been given a mental gift from the Elder who Awakened him. Not only do the twins have to learn to control five magical elements, they now need to learn how to control their own minds.

      If thoughts and memories define who we are, then the belief expressed by William Shakespeare in The Sorceress should scare you silly. Shakespeare, a former apprentice of Dee’s who has seen the error of his ways, remains a little too in favor of the Elders’ return for my peace of mind. His statement in Chapter 14 that he believes the Dark Elders should return so they can save the planet at the cost of humanity was a bit unsettling.

      Josh: “But Nicholas said the Dark Elders want humans as food.”

      Shakespeare: “Some do. But not all Elders eat flesh; some feed off memories and emotions. It seems a small price to pay for a paradise without famine, without disease.”

      That actually seems like a very HIGH price to me! Other than this and his unfortunate aversion to bathing, Shakespeare was actually a pretty cool character with his self-taught magic, loyalty to friends, and boundless imagination. Yep, Shakespeare rocked.

      We also take a look at the price of immortality. Perenelle describes immortality as a curse when she discusses it with the ghost of de Ayala who has been helping her on Alcatraz. Gilgamesh is the oldest immortal human still around who has forgotten more than most people will ever know – and his mind has fractured because of it. Dee is threatened by his Dark Elder master with a punishment involving being allowed to age to the point of death – and then being left there. Is immortality really worth more than living every day of a limited life to its fullest?

      While all these questions simmered at the back of my mind, my imagination was gripped by the package they were presented in – magic and action, this time taking place in Merry Ole England. There is quite a contrast between the battles fought in this book by Nicholas and Perenelle. Everything involving Nicholas, Sophie, and Josh is huge – the battles, the magic, the chase sequences – while Perenelle’s fights are on a more personal scale, as she repels attacks from Billy the Kid and the Old Man of the Sea. Her battles may be small, but they are just as pivotal as those fought overseas. I think an even more dangerous battle is on the horizon, however, and it is going to involve the dark sword Clarent – twin to Excalibur. With its past shrouded in mystery and its powers growing, Clarent may just have an agenda of its own and an incredible destiny to fulfill.

      Michael Scott’s The Sorceress manages to keep the action coming, the pace brisk, and the concepts and characters intriguing. Mythology, legends, magic and mayhem abound. With the twins trained in only three of the five elemental magics – and three books to go – there is a lot of adventure yet to be had.
    • 3/5
      Background: Sophie and Josh are still on their journey to help the Alchemist. The Flamel’s are still growing weaker, Nicholas with the twins and Perenelle stuck on Alcatraz.Review: It took me a very long time to listen to the audio book for The Sorceress, while there was a good amount of action it felt dragging and I kind of zoned out a lot. I enjoyed a lot of the characters that Mr. Scott brought in as immortals, and I liked the continuation of the story.Things that were a little upsetting to me: I cannot stand how the twins parents are not being informed of anything and the twins are starting to worry about it too, but Flamel does not seem to care (except about the book and the Dark Elder). The buildup was just a little too slow for me in this installmentI found myself more drawn to Perenelle’s story while she is stuck on Alcatraz versus the twin’s journey. She has wonderful conversations with other characters explaining how things are going and how she can be of any help while stuck on the island; and Alcatraz is a wonderful setting for her and her tale.Spoiler >> I guess it is also important to note that both the twins are awakened now and so the story line is getting better with less jealousy from Josh about his sister. They are working together a lot more and better than in the previous books, but I am not sure how I feel about how their story is going. Flamel is just a little too stuck on certain things for me to enjoy how he disregards the twin’s pleas to go home and go back to normal. I will continue the series as planned but this one was a slow journey.
    • 4/5
      Another great work in the flamel series. I was surprised by the addition of a couple supporting characters - would never have guessed who some of them would be, but once they were introduced, they made sense. It was a pleasant surprise, and I am looking forward to seeing who else (or what else) the next book brings into the series of Elders, Next Generation, and Immortals.
    • 5/5
      This is book 3 of the Nicholas Flamel Series. And if you're planning to read this then you've probably have already read books 1 and 2 (if not please go do so.... it's pertinent to understanding the overall plot). I am continually pleased by this series and this author. Can't wait to read the next book. I liked this book especially because Perenelle was in it more and you get to meet Joan and her husband. There were plenty of moments that I found outright hilarious. Well done Mr. Scott. On to the Necromancer!
    • 5/5
      The Sorceress continues the series of Nicholas Flamel and the legendary twins. Nicholas and the twins leave Paris and go to London, the heart of were evil creature live. They go to Paris so Sophie can be instructed in the magic of water. They have to find king Gilgames (oldest immortal in the world) first. It's hard to find one man when you have creature from myths chasing you around London. So Nicholas and the twins go to Palmades (good immortal) and William Shakespear (also good immortal, and yes I am talking about THE Shakespear). John Dee becomes irritaded with Nicholas avoiding him, so John Dee plans to kill him with the help of Curnion the Archon. (The Archons are a race that came before the Elders). Now Nicholas, the twins, Palamades and Shakespear must fight off two dangerous foes.This book was more action packed than the first two. Pernelle finally escapes Alcatraz and reunites with her husband. This book had many new and devious creature than book 2. When you read the series, you relize there are barely any good immortals. This gives Nicholas and the twins a hard time, but the twins's magic is much greater than all the immortals combined. I did not like John Dee's flash backes in the book. They were boring to me, but other than that it was a good book. I recomend this book for redears who like humor/action/magic books.
    • 4/5
      Nicholas Flamel is certain that he has found the twins of legend but he must protect them from the Dark Elders so that they can be trained in the maigic of the elemnts and so protect humanity from the threats of monsters and demons of ancient times.After arriving in Paris, Sophie having already been awakened and taught the element of Wind, she is taught the attributes of Fire. Meanwhile, Josh still awaits awakening and must stand by as Sophie and her teachers battle the dark forces. Just before their escape to London, Josh is Awakened by none other than the God Mars and Josh becomes a warrior/strategist.Meanwhile, Perenelle Flamel is trapped on the island of Alcatraz. Befriended by a ghost of an old sea Captain, Perenelle is able to outwit several ancient creatures (sphinx, Crow Goddess, Nered) and escape leaving her attackers stranded on the island.The story is filled with monsters and demons as well as characters from history that have been designated as immortals who come to the assistance of Josh, Sophie, and Nicholas. Perenelle's character is strong and determined and unrelenting in her goal to free herself and reach Nicholas. The whole story was great fun!
    • 4/5
      One of my favorite things about this series are the historical figures which turn up as immortals. It is also quite amusing to think of Machiavelli and Billy the Kid working together as well as how their distinct personalities would translate into the twenty-first century. The more central characters - Josh and Sophie, Nicholas Flamel, his wife Perenelle, and nemesis John Dee - also continue their exciting adventures, learning new magics and facing ancient creatures. Michael Scott has done an excellent job of blending myth and imagination to create an enjoyable fantasy series. I look forward to reading the next book!
    • 4/5
      I love how it combines myth, magic, and modern life. The idea of historical characters becoming immortal is cool and I will definitely read the entire series. Not crazy about the writing style, but the characters and plot make up for it.
    • 4/5
      Great continuation of the Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel with elder gods, immortals, magic, battles and more.
    • 4/5
      Another good chapter in this series. I will have to request the next book because my home library does not seem to have.
    • 4/5
      More action and adventure from the Immortal Nicholas Flamel! Destruction and mayhem across Europe. Dr. Dee together with Machiavelli match their wits against Flamel and the all powerful twins while the sorceress attempts to escape Alcatraz before sleeping monsters and demons of historical proportions awake! I was not disappointed with this book. Inclusions of exciting historical figures add to the backdrop of never ending action.
    • 4/5
      Michael Scott crams in as many mythical creatures and famous people as he can (this episode has William Shakespeare make an appearance among others). The twins have to learn more to survive and they find out that they're not the first that Flamel has worked with thinking they're the twins of legend. It's a fun story that just runs away and dragged me with it after I got over the first few pages.
    • 5/5
      I have to say I've read all the books in this series and found this one the best. I'm eagerly waiting for The Necromancer to come out on May 25, 2010. The adventures of Sophie and Josh Newman continue in this wonderfully interesting novel by Michael Scott.
    • 4/5
      I probably would have given this book only three stars if it weren't for the last page. I didn't see that coming!! I was hoping this series would wrap up in three books (I'm getting tired of never-ending series), but it looks like there are six books planned. I will more than likely pick up the others as they're published.
    • 5/5
      Sophie and Josh continue their adventures across the globe, learning about thier magic, places, and people as they go along. Both of the twins now Awakened, they travel to England with Flamel to be taught the magic of water by Gilgamesh the King. but danger lurks from the moment they arrive - England is Dee's world, and he uses everything he can to capture the twins, and kill Flamel. On the other side of the globe, in Alcatraz, Pernelle battles with the creatures set to keep her there by Dee. Visit with Shakepeare, Stonehenge, and the ghosts of Alcatraz as Michael Scott keeps the pace up and the pages turning with the 3rd book of his series. My opnion - this is the best of the three, and I have a feeling things will just keep getting even better from here. He has a winner for older and young adults alike.
    • 4/5
      Sophie and Josh continue their journey with Nicholas Flammel, now in London. Along the way they meet a few new characters, including the Black Knight, Gilgamesh, and, my personal favorite, William Shakespeare. In an attempt to continue awakening their powers, the twins run all over London to find Gilgamesh, while avoiding all of the evil things being thrown at them. Meanwhile, Perenelle is still stuck on Alcatraz, with a prison full of monsters. The book goes into her adventures and attempts to escape the island. Scatty and Joan are back, but only briefly, in this book.This is the third book in the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel series, following The Alchemist and The Magician. Although the story covers about one day, as do the other books, it is packed with action and none-stop interest. Really enjoyable, especially for magic fans. One thing I especially love about this series is the way it connects things in everyday life to the supernatural.
    • 5/5
      The Sorceress by Michael Scott is a fantasy on the level of C.S. Lewis. All three of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series have not been afraid to delve into mythology, archeology, and folklore. The results are a book with momentum requiring no less than completely riveted attention. The Sorceress picks up with Sophie and Josh in England. Of course, all the old and vicious immortals hang out in this country. Nicolas and Perenelle are still in danger of dying from old age as they cannot use the Codex to brew more youth potion. Dr. John Dee is hunting the twins and marshalling his forces of baddies. Sophie and Josh are on a quest to find Gilgamesh to learn the third elemental magic of water. It is especially engrossing to read of how Perenelle uses her wits to keep out of harm’s way on Alcatraz when the basement of the prison is stocked with every living horror imaginable. The highlights of this book were when a pair of figures from the past take sides in this battle for the salvation of earth as we know it. It is also great fun to see Machiavelli and Dr. Dee brought low when all their best laid plans crumble and they find themselves in danger of losing their own immortality. It is also a big question what happens to Excalibur and Clarent as the evil Dr. Dee has Excalibur and desires Clarent. The Sorceress is even better than the first two books. However, they all complement each other to make a pleasing whole. I was kept up reading late wondering what is going to happen next. I would definitely read any of these books more than once and they should be crowd pleasers. This book comes highly recommended to children and adults.
    • 5/5
      The saga of Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel and their quest to get the Twins of Legend, Sophie and Josh, trained in their magical abilities continues. This time, the action is mostly centered around the twins and Nicholas in London, but also switches back and forth to the Sorceress, Perenelle, and her attempts to survive her imprisonment on Alcatraz. The old villains, Dee and Machiavelli, are back, along with some new, frightening enemies from lore. Help for Nicholas and the twins also comes from history and folklore, both ancient and not so ancient. If you enjoyed the first two books in the series, The Alchemyst and The Magician, you will love this one. Fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan will also enjoy this series.
    • 3/5
      This third book in the series is just as fun and adventurous as the first 2. I'm looking forward to see what comes to The Alchemyst and the twins. I really liked the "cliff hanger" ending of this book.