The Alchemist's Apprentice

by Samara Rowling

“Do you like magic, Athena?”
Twelve year old Athena Ambrose has waited her whole life for something extraordinary to happen to her. So when a spell from an ancient book whisks her off to a faraway land where the king’s alchemist, Tanoak Drake offers to take her on as his apprentice, it’s like a dream come true. But there’s something strange about Tan and his mysterious companion, Mephisto – who knows more about Athena’s world than he’s willing to admit – something sinister. Trapped, with no way home, Athena is determined to uncover their secrets if it’s the last thing she does…

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First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Samara Rowling (no relation to J.K., at least that she is aware of) is often told that she likes "weird" books, also known as speculative fiction. Since obtaining degrees in journalism, English literature, and library and information management, she has worked as a freelance blogger, technical writer, librarian, and bookseller. She is the author of the middle grade fantasy novel, The Alchemist's Apprentice, available as an e-book via Smashwords and Amazon's Kindle Store. Her non-fiction has been published on Hodderscape, UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton's website for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and US pop culture website, The Mary Sue, as well as technology and lifestyle blogs. You can see more reviews and discussion and find out what other weird books she is reading by following her at https://crazygenretown.wordpress.com/