• 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 (4,851 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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Caught my attention from the start

I enjoyed this book. The author caught my attention immediately. I like the way legend has been spun throughout for example the Egyptian gods the legendary sword Excalibur. This gave this writing an unexpected twist for me

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Very interesting

I am very intrigued by this story. It has so many characters that I have heard about from history and it weaves them into believable people. The only thing I am not happy with is the voice given to Sophie, it doesn't seem to fit her character. I love Scatty, Josh, Nick, and especially Dora!!

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surprise find

started slowly, and the way the narrator is written between characters feels clumsy, but picks enough speed up that I'm very excited for the next book.

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Love it

This is one of the best books I’ve ever read/listened to . You definitely should read/listen to this book if your a fan of magic or Harry Potter

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Fantastic all the way!!

Engaging and mesmerizing, sometimes I'd feel like I was watching a movie and completely forget i was listening to a book.

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I really wanted this to work...

I really wanted to love this book but I just couldn't. it was slow, the characters were lifeless, and the writing was pretty bad. I couldn't finish it.

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moving

such an amazing book the story came to life in my mind I can't wait to finish it in fact I got the complete series

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Not what I hoped for

Struggled to finish. Couldn't seem to get into the plot. I love when a book makes me excited to read more, so I gave this one a shot based on reviews. I tried three times without success...

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Definitely a Favorite

love love love this book will def buy hard copy and start next in series

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It didn't grab attention.

It sat in my library for months.Then when I did get started it wasn't for me. It could be because it was a gift.

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