The Shadow Arts: 'A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster of a story' Kieran Larwood

In the thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices, Alex and his grandfather must rescue his old friend Harry from a formidable foe in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions. They must harness the powers of their robot to work out the ancient secret hidden in the depths of Germany's Black Forest before it's too late, risking innocent lives and even history itself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

The thrilling sequel to the Monstrous Devices series, The Five Realms takes readers on a dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster of a story. Written by Kieran Larwood, the book follows the adventures of Alex, a young inventor who receives a tin robot with strange powers from his grandfather.

When Alex's grandfather sent him a tin robot with strange powers, his world changed forever. Now, Alex must help his grandfather rescue his old friend Harry, who has fallen into the clutches of a formidable foe. The duo's mission takes them on a desperate dash across Europe, chasing down the mystery Harry was investigating when he disappeared.

But can Alex work out the ancient secret that lies hidden in the depths of Germany's Black Forest and harness the powers of his robot before it's too late? Innocent lives – and even history itself – are at stake.

The Five Realms is a brilliant sequel to the Monstrous Devices series, combining elements of adventure, mystery, and technology in a way that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its fast-paced plot, well-developed characters, and thrilling action sequences, this book is sure to appeal to fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series and Alex Rider's Stormbreaker series.

In conclusion, The Five Realms is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, mystery, and technology. With its exciting plot, well-developed characters, and thrilling action sequences, this book is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861540884