The Magician

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 2

By: Michael Scott

Narrated by: Erik Singer

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

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 two of the New York Times best-selling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

The enemies: Dr. John Dee and Niccolo Machiavelli.

Their plan: Steal the rest of what Nicholas Flamel has fought to protect.

John Dee has the Book of Abraham the Mage, which means the world is on the brink of ruin. Except he's missing two crucial pages, pages that Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and the legendary warrior Scatty have taken to Paris.

But Paris is teeming with enemies - and old acquaintances like Nicollo Machiavelli. On the run and with time running out for Nicholas and his wife, Perenell, Sophie must learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic. And there’s only one man who can teach it to her: Flamel’s old student, the Comte de Saint-Germain - alchemist, magician, and rock star.

"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)

Listen to the whole series!

• The Alchemyst
• The Magician
• The Sorceress
• The Necromancer
• The Warlock
• The Enchantress

Pssst! Listen to more Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

©2008 Michael Scott (P)2008 Listening Library

Better than the 1st

Since most of the world-building was established in the 1st book, this one had a quicker pace and was more interesting.
Erik Singer was pretty good at voices--more than enough to keep characters straight and provided them with a bit of flair. Even humor on occassion. The narration though, was monotonous and made it difficult for me to keep focused on the story (though it doesn't take to keep my mind from wandering in the first place!) ;) Seriously though, kick things up a notch on the narration, will you please, Erik???

The Magician by Michael Scott

I have been reading his book, and haven't been able to put any of them down. I have been on the edge of my seat with all of them. I absolutely love them.

Amazing.

Simply amazing. Fantastic narrater. Wonderful story. Fifteen words are needed for this review....read this book. It is...amazing.

a little slow in beginning but captures you quick

the kids are potrayed a lot mor naive than is realistic. the story is good though and paint the picture with well chosen words.

Fantastic

It was a fantastic experience. A wonderful story and told by an expert. Totally riveting.

Loving the series

It’s only the second book but has gotten me hooked, love to see what is next for the heroic gang

A Twist a Turn and a Web -- Must Read

If you love and hate suspense and bristle when foreshadowing goes against your desires, you’ll love this second installment of the series. I love the monsters and creatures and of course who can like Machiavelli? The novels so far have used trust as a central method for creating tension and conflict. I hope that that transmutes to something else in the future. The book was even better than the first because you feel like the good guys are at least trying to fight back instead of running around in shouts of exclamations. The number of characters in this book you like and hate grows in proportion to each other. My recommendation, start reading book three immediately – I have.

Great story!

This is a wonderful series, and the narrator does an amazing job bringing the characters to life!

I loved this

The more that is read to me the more I like these stories. not at all like Harry potter.

Love this series! I am onto the next book 3.

Can't wait to get the next book and start reading it. You will enjoy it especially if you have a twin!