The Alchemists of Barbal

The Alchemists of Barbal

by David Clement - Davies (Author)

Synopsis

The high stone walls of Barbal encircle a deep rift. At the heart of the city the Lord Alchemist, Mardak the Dark, reigns supreme. His pursuit of power has led the tyrannical ruler to treacherous deeds: seizing the opposing alchemist, Ogog, and holding him hostage in the Ziggurat.

However, help is at hand in the shape of a young boy called Silas. Under the guidance of his charismatic mentor, Sultan Ash, Silas sets off for Barbal to free Ogog, armed with nothing more than sheer determination - and a pure white pebble in his pocket. Unbeknown to Silas, the pebble is a Turnstone, a talisman bestowed with magical powers.

In Barbal, Mardak's wild obsession has culminated in the construction of the Entropoth, a deadly time machine powered by human souls displaying events happening in the past and future. Mardak may know Silas is on his way - but will he be a match for the Turnstone?

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Format: Unabridged
Pages: 352
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Published: 03 Feb 2006

ISBN 10: 0330410083
ISBN 13: 9780330410083
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Author Bio
David Clement-Davies lives in London, and works as a writer and travel journalist. He has two other novels published by Macmillan Children's Books, FIRE BRINGER and THE SIGHT.