Laws Of Magic 1: Blaze Of Glory
  • Published: 1 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781864714753
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 416

Laws Of Magic 1: Blaze Of Glory

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1 May 2010
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1 Jul 2010
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Magic and alternate history mixed with a large serving of boys' own adventure and a pinch of the fun and wittiness of Sherlock Holmes…

Magic and alternate history mixed with a large serving of boys' own adventure and a pinch of the fun and wittiness of Sherlock Holmes . . .

Aubrey Fitzwilliam is the son of a prominent ex-prime minister. He's also brilliant at magic, but he's stuck at military school. At least he has his best friend, George, there to back him up. George would follow Aubrey anywhere - and with Aubrey's talent for thinking up daring schemes that will get them both in trouble, that's no easy thing to do.

At a royal hunting party, the boys discover a golem, a magical creature built to perform one task: to kill Prince Albert. Aubrey and George are hailed as heroes for foiling the murder attempt - but who sent the golem, and why? Aubrey is far too curious to let the authorities handle this one, and he and George start investigating . . .
  • Published: 1 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9781864714753
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 416
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About the author

Michael Pryor

Michael Pryor has published more than twenty-five fantasy books and over forty short stories, from literary fiction to science fiction to slapstick humour. Michael has been shortlisted six times for the Aurealis Awards, has been nominated for a Ditmar award, and six of his books have been CBCA Notable Books, including three books in the Laws of Magic series. Michael's most recent books include The Chronicles of Krangor series for younger readers, The Laws of Magic series and The Extraordinaires series for older readers, as well as 10 Futures, a collection of interlinked stories imagining what our next 100 years might be like, and middle grade technothriller Machine Wars.

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Also by Michael Pryor

Leo Da Vinci vs The Furniture Overlord
Leo da Vinci vs The Ice-cream Domination League
Machine Wars
The Extraordinaires 2: The Subterranean Stratagem
10 Futures
Sliver of Doubt
The Extraordinaires 1: The Extinction Gambit
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Praise for Laws Of Magic 1: Blaze Of Glory

Shortlisted, Best Fantasy Book

2007 Aurealis Awards

Longlisted, Golden Inky Award 2007

Centre for Youth Literature

Blaze of Glory is undoubtedly one of the best books I've read this year. Hooked deftly from the first clever line, I was transfixed to the very end by a writer utterly in control of his craft . . . Long live Aubrey Fitzwilliam!

Kate Forsyth, Aurealis

This is without doubt one of the best written and most enjoyable books I have had the pleasure of reading.

The Online Book Group

Could be put in the same league as the work of Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paolini and (dare I say it) JK Rowling . . . Blaze of Glory will not disappoint.

Viewpoint

Non-stop, action packed, thrilling adventure that is resplendent with scientifically based magic, spies, murderous golems, magically manufactured beasts, political intrigue, and even a little bit of romance . . . Blaze of Glory will delight readers of all ages.

Large Print Reviews

I absolutely loved Blaze of Glory ... I highly recommend this novel to all young and older adults - even those who think they don't like fantasy. This, in my opinion, is the book to convert such readers.

Aurealis Xpress

Blaze of Glory is not a run of the mill fantasy/adventure. It is full of political intrigue, mystery and action… I am sure many readers will be eagerly awaiting the sequel, Heart of Gold.

Fiction Focus

Awards & recognition

Aurealis Awards

Shortlisted  •  2015  •  Sara Douglass Book Series Award

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