The Enchantress (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) (Packaging may vary)

As many others, I have loved this series, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. Michael Scott took us into a world of mystery and mythology and took Sophie and Josh Newman with them. They are sure these two siblings are the twins of legend - the ones - Silver and Gold who are destined to save the world. I loved this series and was blown away by the first two in the series. The Flamels took us and the twins into training so they may be 'awakened', i.e., find in their psychees (sp?) to acheive their destinies. They have great meetings with real and mythological people, and these books showed not only the plot, but the love of the Flamels for each other. I loved that Scott brought in such characters as Shakespeare, Joan of Arc, Palamedes, Saint-Germaine, Billy the Kid, Virginia Dare, and a tall vampire like creature, Scathach - who you wouldn't want to mess with anywhere!! Great characters, great twins in Josh and Sophie to take up the heady role of Savior or Destroyer of the World. The Flamels have been hiding a Codex of Knowledge that holds the power over the world as we know it. In it is the recipe for Immortality that they have used for centuries. They show the Codex to the children, before the bad guys come to get the Codex, and Josh has the forethought to tear several of the last pages, causing the owner of the Codex to be powerless, as all the good stuff sums up what to do is on those last pages!!! Good for Josh! The Enchantress is the last of the series of six books, and I at first couldn't wait for the next installment. Somewhere around the third or fourth books, it seemed Scott was filling in pages of mythological information to have enough pages to get to the next book. Yes, the twins get training, and are Enlighted, but the reader waits. The Sub-characters are excellent - Macchiavelli, Saint-Germain, Joan of Arc, as well as the Flamels, play a game of who controls the twins, to win the power of the world and to find those missing pages. It seemed the last few pages it was either Nicholas or Perenelle Flamel saying, "I have only one day of life." You get the feeling of come on Scott! Move faster! These folks are on their last legs! Then we come to The Enchantress, and it is a fine book, where the Flamels must give each other their last auras, or one character sacrificing life to extend their lives to find the twins, who in this installment are transported to Danu Talis -- which is in truth Atlantis. Scott again brought much mythological information to get him to 500 pages or so, and then, happily and mercifully the ending of the series comes, and quite satisfactory too, The Twins of Legend at last fulfill what they were born to do. Maybe the series could have been four or five books, with less side stories, but that's me. I usually love folklore and mythology, but felt it was used to add some more information, but moreso, add a lot of pages to the books. Do I recommend this series? You bet! The Flamels have been legends of lore and lived as mysteriously as possible. When they had their recipe for the Elixer of Immortality they were dynamic. The recipe in the book changed each time they needed a recharge, and with the bad guys having that portion of the Codex, they are in a bind, and start to age. It seemed the last few books kept stating about the Flamels saying this is the last day of my life. One too many times for me. But I am a big fan of Michael Scott! The series is one for all ages to read and enjoy. Looking forward to more adventures from Michael Scott. Bravo for an exciting series. ellen george, author and writer

I actually think this was favorite in the whole series. This series actually reminded me of the Lord of the Rings. It went so slowly at first I hated the pace! But as it drove to a conclusion I couldn't 'turn the pages' or swipe my fingers across my kindle fire fast enough!!! Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi I'm a lover of all things historical, mythological, and legend. The two things I didn't like immediately were the two things that didn't come from some historical, mythological, or legend--and that of course was the "TWINS OF LEGEND". I was repulsed by the mordern intrusion into the world of sacred myth, especially with their attitudes! But I began to temper that feeling as I got to the later books. Why? I began to realize I was being to harsh on the characters because I was actually RELISHING every single moment spent on the other characters from history, mythology, and legend! How could I possibly connect this series or any other series to Lord of the Rings? Yes it is indeed a high honor that I wouldn't even claim for one of my all time favorite series Harry Potter--But would try to make a case that this is definitely under the wings, inspirational roof, and in some way a relation to The Lord of the Rings Trilogy for many reasons. One is that the whole FEEL of the series is LIKE the Lord of the Rings Trilogy is that it could be read in ONE book! I did read the Lord of the Rings the first time in an Omnibus book!!! AND I read the first THREE books of this series like that as well. I feel this whole series could and maybe SHOULD be read like that--like I read the Lord of the Rings. It is a very good story and it is worthy of being read. I just don't think I came to appreciate the FULL story until I read the entire story, much like The Lord of the Rings again! Maybe this experience was unique to my tastes as a reader of fiction mingled in mythic tales and such. But maybe not. I'm not sure. I'm only giving you my opinion. The Lord of the Rings: One Volume

The pace of the book feels slower in the first half than the other books of the series, but the last 1/4 is like an explosion! There's amazing revelations and carnage everywhere! (but the carnage = SAD) You feel the pangs as characters, one by one, sacrifice themselves for what they believe. So not only is the story exciting but also an emotional journey dipping up and down. The ending wraps it all up. It answers questions I didn't think to ask. And its bittersweet. Of course, I want more! Character spin-offs, novelas, something! There is so much more that can be explored -- especially that "time before time" period. I think the paths all the characters took was well plotted out. Very satisfying. The storyline never ticked me off (where as a reader you get upset with a plot twist or a character event). I thought it was all well done. The few negatives I would have are that at times the dialogue felt repetative. I liked the weaving/mirroring of present-day events and Danu Talis (like the beginning of the earthquakes), but is seemed like characters would say the same things a couple times. The ending was also a bit of an explosion, as I said earlier, where every answer is thrown at you at once while the first half of the book is more of a lull. So spreading some revelations out would have been nice. But I really can't complain. Excellent conclusion. My favorite part would have to be the origin of Marethyu. Complete and epic surprise, which made me love it! It was one of those moments that elevated the entire series and its flow up to this book. Stunning wrap up. I mean, you know what big thing is going to happen, but the details are what propels the story.

This has been a great series - one that has kept me enthralled for many hours. Pity it has taken so many years to get to this, the final episode. When taken in the context of the series, it was a fantastic ending to a genuine saga. It really was the epitome of the grand finale. The big final installment, where all the loose ends are nicely tied up, even though, it would have been impossible to predict how this was all going to turn out. But as a stand alone book? It only made sense to me because I had read the other books in the series. Without that background and context, I would guess, that the plot would be impossible to comprehend. So if you have not read the others then I would recommend you read them first. If you've read the others, then you just have to read this one. It will all make sense in the end. Fantastic series. Well written. Keeps you fully engaged and on the edge of your seat. But start at the beginning. And enjoy.

The Enchantress, Book 5, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel By Michael Scott This book is the end of Scott’s 6-part series. I very much enjoyed each book, as much for the fantasy of every conceivable god/legendary being/creature every heard of (and I few I’m convinced Scott made up himself) being able to be convincingly stuffed into one 6 part story as for the story itself. I started buying the books for my great-nieces, as the main characters are teenagers. But, of course, I need to read them, too! Many of you may have never heard of Nicholas Flamel prior to his appearance in the Harry Potter Book “The Philosopher’s Stone.” However, he was a real life schrivener and manuscript seller from the 1300/1400s. His reputation as an alchemist arose only after his death. Look him up. I did that a lot reading this series – look people and things up, that is. The series features gods, legends and creatures galore. I’m going to list just those mentioned in this book, although that doesn’t mean they actually appeared in the book, just were mentioned. But, if they were mentioned, it does mean they made an appearance elsewhere in the series. Believe me, this is a short list compared to everyone/thing that appeared in the entire series. First the Gods/Elders/Archrons/Ancients: Quetzalcoatl Prometheus Isis Osiris Mars Ultor (aka Huitzilopochtli) Odin (aka Baleyg the Flamikng Eye) Hel Scathach (aka The Shadow) Aoife (Scathach’s sister) Nereus (aka Old Man of the Sea) Bastet Marethyu (Death) Eris Aten Zehaniah (The Witch of Endor) Hekate Coatlique Amenhotep Anubis Chronos Medea The Crow Goddesses: The Morrigan, Macha and The Badb (all in one body) Xoloti (Evil Twin of Quetzalcoatl) Janus Ard-Greimne Dagon Inanna And now the Immortals: Nicholas Flamel Pernelle Delamere Flamel (his wife) Machiavelli Billy The Kid Niten Dr. John Dee Virginia Dare Black Hawk (Ma-Ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak) William Shakespeare Palamedes (Saracen Knight) Comte de Saint-Germaine Joan of Arc Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Gilgamesh Abraham The Mage Barbarossa Zenobia Pyrgomache Khutulun (“Shining Moon,” niece of Kubla Khan/related to Genghis Khan) Ynagulnid Macandus Davy Crockett Moving on to Creatures: Areop-Enap (Old Spider) Boggarts Trolls Cluricauns Minotaur Windigo Oni Dragon-kin Wyverns Firedrakes Huskrommyon (The Crommyonian Boar) Sphinx Anpu The Spartoi Sackmen (Torbalan) Disir Nidhogg Fir Dearg/Mna Dearg Vetala Moss People Cucubuth Tomovi Torc Alita (wereboars) Bear-sarks (Berserkers) Monokerata (evil unicorns) Karkinos (Giant Crab) Wyrm Smok Lindworm Asterion Phew! Also, in this particular book, there were things and places, such as Yggdrasill (The World Tree), tonbogiri rifles, vimana (a flying saucer type craft), the Pyramid of the Sun in Danu Talis (Atlantis) and lots of action at Alcatraz and in San Francisco. And don’t forget the numerous Shadowrealms that existed in this and other books in the series. And let’s not forget the Twins of Legend, and I guess who you’d call the main characters of the series, Josh (The Gold Twin) and Sophia (The Silver Twin). And, yes, being from Lafayette, IN, right next door to Purdue University, I couldn’t help but picture them twirling batons, rather than their swords of power: Clarent (The Sword of Fire), Joyeuse (The Sword of Earth), Durendal (The Sword of Air), and Excalibur (The Sword of Ice). I also heard the Purdue fight song as an earworm whenever the books talked about the Twins of Legend! So that’s a lot of characters and a lot dimensions and a lot of timeline to follow. Especially in this last book, where you are one chapter in the present, the next 10,000 years ago in Danu Talis and where people who are related and/or acquainted know each other well in one timeline and not at all in another. But, it all made for a fantastical and mesmerizing read. I do not intend to go back and try to write reviews for the other 5 books in the series. Suffice it to say that you should read them from the beginning. Here’s the Order: The Alchemyst, The Magician, The Sorceress, The Necromancer, The Warlock and, finally, the Enchantress. Scott did a boatload of research for this series, and it paid off. He does a great job of popping characters and creatures, places and things, in and out of the action. And action there is. From the beginning of the first book this the final battle near the end of the last book, the reader is on a roller coaster ride of legend, lore, gods, immortals and the struggle to maintain the world as we know it. Buy, rent or borrow the books, take a deep breath, and plunge right in. Of course, I was thrilled that I noticed absolutely no spelling errors or grammatical errors. I was also really stocked when I came across this Star Trek reference starting at about 1650 on my Kindle (and continuing through 1668): …I’m feeling a little paranoid. Did you ever watch Star Trek?” … They’re usually accompanied by a guy in a red shirt. Always a crewman you’ve never seen before. And as soon as you see the red shirt, you know he’s going to die.” … Billy leaned forward. “Don’t you see …” The bobbing light threw his glittering eyes into shadows. “Wer’re the red shirts.” Loved that touch. :-) Sorry, folks. I really have nothing to complain about (other than trying to juggle that huge cast of characters, etc. in my tiny, aging brain). Just go read the books. I think you’ll enjoy them.

This was an incredible series! It includes history, myth, legend, and ancient and modern worlds. It is very difficult to put down. Many chapters end with cliffhangers urging the reader to continue reading. The characters are very creative, but somewhat identifiable. There is action all the way through and there is no way to predict how thee series will end. I highly recommend this series.

This was an amazing series where the characters took on life ! Clever writing all along ! So fun the way history that we know wove throughout the book . Would love a book 7 though I love the ending of 6 as final!

Although, I do not believe in a work of perfection, I could not rate this less than the five stars given. This series is an amazing journey of the imagination, mixing history and Myth. It is likely I will read it all again, because there is so much you cannot comprehend all at once. If I have complaints, it is that there are a few facts or characters that I did not think fit. However, they added variation in a long 6 book series. If immortals were capable of scrying in reflection to see things far away, it could have been used instead of an old skull absorbing auras and aging the old couple. And if the Elders had spy's, then they also should have know much more. I would say my biggest surprise was the character Billy the Kid. He just didn't seem to fit. There also is the Alcatraz location for one of the ending battles. Yes, the author explained his reason. It still didn't seem to fit in as a well aged ancient castle or location would. All of these Elders had survived for millionea. It seemed strange that after numerous battles, they would fall on an island of lesser creatures with only one elder. This may have given a clue to the ending, but who lost and who won or died, I have not revealed. The end was somewhat predictable. Other reviewers have said it was a total surprise. Only one character at the end was a surprise. Those who have read the series know of whom I am speaking. Guess what? I still do not understand. If history was to repeat itself, then you could not have the same person together at the same time. If history was not repeating, how could you have the same person together at the same time? Remember the hooked man sees the twins smile at the great pyramid? There are other duel characters in the same time. Oh well, a new read through might give me more insight and understanding. I did figure out the ending sometime before I read it. I just didn't understand how. At any rate, this series was hard to put down. One book after the other, the drive to read more and the intensity climaxed in the end of the previous book. What an adventure for any to enjoy! No book or series is 100%perfect, but this is a solid 95%.

Gran calidad de empastado e impresión.

This is the final book of the series. You need to read the previous books in the series before reading this one. I have really enjoyed this series, and it is great for teens and adults!

quality!

I enjoyed this series from start to finish and wish it was longer. I will look up his other work very soon.