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The creature in the case

The creature in the case

FantasyHigh Fantasy
Pages
109
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Nicholas Sayre is trying to adjust to life in Ancelstierre after his brush with death, but a mysterious creature in a heavy case is about to change everything. When the beast escapes, Nick must track it across the countryside before it kills again. This story bridges the gap between the events of the Abhorsen trilogy and the later novels.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousMysteriousAtmosphericTense
QuestFish Out of Water

Genres

Fantasy High Fantasy Juvenile YA Fantasy Adventure

About the author

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Garth Nix

Garth Richard Nix (born 19 July 1963) is an Australian writer of fantasy for children and young adults. Born in Melbourne and now living in Sydney, he worked as a bookseller, editor, literary agent and marketing consultant before writing full time. He is best known for the Old Kingdom series, which began with Sabriel (1995) and continues through Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel and Goldenhand, and for The Keys to the Kingdom septet, one volume per day of the week from Mister Monday to Lord Sunday. His...

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