Book description
Sinister plots, schemes within schemes, magical upheavals and a world
to save from war. Aubrey goes looking for trouble - and finds it, as
always. Magical genius Aubrey Fitzwilliam, along with his loyal friend
George, is trying to immerse himself in his new life at university. But
for Aubrey life is never straightforward. When Aubrey's father, the
Prime Minister, invites him and George to take a ride on a top-secret
submersible, Aubrey can't resist. The magical attack that threatens to
send them to the bottom of the ocean begins a whirlwind series of events
- a plot to rob Albion's largest bank, strange underground disturbances
and an opera singer who bears an uncanny resemblance to Aubrey's
nemesis, Dr Tremaine . . . How can Aubrey concentrate on his studies
when there are mysteries to unravel? Michael Pryor has published more
than twenty-five fantasy books and over forty short stories, from
literary fiction to science fiction to slapstick humour. Michael has
been shortlisted six times for the Aurealis Awards, has been nominated
for a Ditmar award, and six of his books have been CBCA Notable Books,
including three books in the Laws of Magic series. Michael's most recent
books include The Chronicles of Krangor series for younger readers, The
Laws of Magic series and The Extraordinaires series for older readers,
as well as 10 Futures, a collection of interlinked stories imagining
what our next 100 years might be like.
