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Following a series of murders, an apothecary's apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this "spectacular debut" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
"Tell no one what I've given you."
Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn - with maybe an explosion or two along the way.
But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London's apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn's shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he's learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart.
In his stunning debut novel, Kevin Sands brings readers on a heart-stopping adventure rich with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
"Tell no one what I've given you."
Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn - with maybe an explosion or two along the way.
But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London's apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn's shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he's learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart.
In his stunning debut novel, Kevin Sands brings readers on a heart-stopping adventure rich with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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Hardback Editions
May 2016 : USA Library Binding
September 2015 : USA Hardback
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May 2016 : USA Paperback
September 2015 : UK Paperback
September 2015 : USA Paperback

Title: The Blackthorn Key
Author(s): Kevin Sands
ISBN: 1-4814-6043-9 / 978-1-4814-6043-9 (USA edition)
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Availability: Amazon UK
2015 : USA Paperback

Title: The Blackthorn Key
Author(s): Kevin Sands
ISBN: 1-4814-5331-9 / 978-1-4814-5331-8 (USA edition)
Publisher: Aladdin
Availability: Amazon CA
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September 2015 : UK Audio edition
September 2015 : USA Audio CD
September 2015 : USA Audio edition
September 2015 : Canada Audio edition
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September 2015 : Australia, UK Kindle edition
September 2015 : Canada Kindle edition