Pip and her twin brother, Tim, join forces again with Sebastian, the alchemist’s son they awakened from a centuries-long slumber, to fight against an evil magician who learns people’s deepest secrets in order to control their souls.
A well-known writer of fiction and non-fiction in England, Martin Booth wrote several books for young people including Panther, P.O.W. and War Dog. His adult novel, The Industry of Souls, was short-listed for the Booker Prize. He passed away in February 2004.