Laws Of Magic 2: Heart Of Gold
  • Published: 1 July 2010
  • ISBN: 9781864718638
  • Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 496
  • RRP: $22.99

Laws Of Magic 2: Heart Of Gold

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Magical genius Aubrey Fitzwilliam is about to become involved in a convoluted series of adventures ... for a change.

Magical genius Aubrey Fitzwilliam is about to become involved in a convoluted series of adventures ... for a change.

At a loss after finishing their exams, Aubrey and George travel to the Gallian capital, Lutetia. Aubrey is pursuing a cure for his condition, but his family have other ideas, and he's soon burdened with a royal mystery to solve, a missing ornithologist to locate and a spot of diplomatic espionage. These tasks should keep Aubrey occupied - but that would be underestimating Aubrey's sense of curiosity and uncanny knack of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Someone is stealing people's souls and turning them into mindless monsters. The country's magical lifeline, the Heart of Gold, has been stolen, leaving the city in chaos. And what is the connection with the sabotage of an experimental airship?

Aubrey, George and a somewhat reluctant Caroline are on the case . . .
  • Published: 1 July 2010
  • ISBN: 9781864718638
  • Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 496
  • RRP: $22.99
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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

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

Shortlisted, Best Young Adult Novel

2008 Aurealis Awards

Pryor is a master of suspense and vividly realised magical experiences.

Magpies

Michael Pryor is the king of steampunk for teens.

Visual Bookshelf

How the author manages to weave all these strands together into a truly exciting page-turner is magic in itself! Unreservedly recommended.

Abbey's Bookshop

Heart of Gold is great fun. The action is almost non-stop . . . Much as I loved the Potter books, I'd rather go out to a party with Aubrey than Harry.

January Magazine

This second title in the Laws of Magic series is a ripper. Pryor's writing is strong and witty and his ingenious blend of fantasy, mystery/crime, historical, romance genres with political undertones … will surely persuade those not enamoured of fantasy to the genre … There is adventure, fun, derring do aplenty, and sufficient twists and turns in the plot to keep the most astute mystery unraveller attentive.

Pam Mcintyre, Viewpoint

Set in the era of airships, Heart of Gold is a pleasure to read, with its fascinating world elegantly created by Pryor. There is a wonderful Olde Worlde atmosphere, and a plot rich in old fashioned camaraderie, romance and horror.

Dawn Meredith, Buzz Words
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