• The Alchemyst

  • The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 1
  • By: Michael Scott
  • Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
  • Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,857 ratings)

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The Alchemyst

By: Michael Scott
Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
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Publisher's summary

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter - but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book one of the New York Times best-selling series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

The truth: Nicholas Flamel's tomb is empty.

The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives.

Nicholas Flamel is the greatest Alchemyst to ever live. The records show that he died in 1418, but what if he's actually been making the elixir of life for centuries?

The secrets to eternal life are hidden within the book he protects - the Book of Abraham the Mage. It's the most powerful book that has ever existed, and in the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. And that's exactly what Dr. John Dee plans to do when he steals it.

There is one hope. If the prophecy is true, Sophie and Josh Newman have the power to save everyone. Now they just have to learn to use it.

“The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.” (Bustle)

A New York Times best-selling series
A USA Today best seller
A Kids' Indie Next List Selection
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
An ILA Young Adult Choice Book
An ILA Children’s Choice Winner

©2007 Michael Scott (P)2007 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

“[A] riveting fantasy . . . fabulous read.” (School Library Journal, starred)

“Readers will be swept up.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred)

“An exciting and impeccably thought-out fantasy, well-suited for those left in the lurch by Harry Potter’s recent exeunt.” (Booklist)

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Slow start but good story line

My sister and I are both reading this series and we both had the same initial reaction at the beginning that this seemed a little boring or weird. Continuing on in the book we really began to like the story line and the character development.

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Great production cliché story

The narrator is great, which is a shame because the story is very by the numbers and has nothing new or interesting to offer.

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Listened to it multiple times

Great book! Wonderful imagination! Interesting characters! Fun storyline! As an adult Harry Potter fan, this series is fun to read/listen in your own or with your child/children.

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Great read

I Read it in school when I was younger and it’s just as good now.

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Chocked full of action

This book has you on the move from the first page, and doesn't stop to the last page. Michael Scott, Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole book. And when you're driving, that's not a bad thing. I'd recommend this book to anyone of any age. I await more audible books from this author.

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Loved it!

The first of 6 books (according to Wikipedia)...magic, fantasy, suspense, mythology all in one book. Nicholas Flammel guides twins with immense un-tapped magical powers on a quest to re-capture an infamous book written thousands of years ago. Aided by characters from Mythology, a blind "Elder" witch with a New York accent, Ware-bores and others, they stand against the sinister Necromancer Dr. Dee and the "Dark Elders".

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The alchemist

I love this book and all of the other ones Michael Scott is a fantastic writer and has a great imagination, escape into a world with wonders beyond your imagination.

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Incredible read!

This book was way more adventurous than I had thought it would be, I'm an adult and I loved these characters and storyline.

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interesting read

this was excellent. It had everything magic, spells, ghost. Although it didn't have magic wands and strange creatures. Cannot to listen to the rest of the story.

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Very enthralling, lots of interest

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I enjoyed it very much seems like the type of thing perfect for teenage boys.

What other book might you compare The Alchemyst to and why?

Can't really think of anything this book is really unique

What does Denis O'Hare bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The Narrator was great and matched the voices of the characters really good Makes it really exciting to listen to know what is coming next

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Magical and adventure

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