The 4th book in the }New York Times{ bestselling series, following }The Sorceress, The Magician{ and }The Alchemyst{. The dark magic of the Elders poses an even greater threat to Sophie and Josh Newman. Now in paperback. Ages: 12 Sophie and Josh have returned to San Francisco. Their trust in Nicholas Flamel is shaken, and their friend Scatty is missing. Unbeknownst to the twins, John Dee has amassed an enormous army of foul creatures, with which he plans to battle Nicholas and his wife, Peronelle. The twins of legend will make the perfect pupils in his diabolical scheme.
