Nicholas and the Krampus

Lost Stories from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #4

by Michael Scott

Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel have rescued the world from destruction countless times over—but can they save Christmas as well?

Now, that lost story is told. . . .

It is the first Christmas after the end of World War II, and something evil is moving through New York. The ancient immortal human Sinter Klaas, better known as Kris Kringle, is being hunted by a terrifying horned creature: the goat-demon called the Krampus. When the Flamels receive a desperate call from their old friend Kris, they must devise a plan to trap the monster—and get it all done before Christmas Eve.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Witches, Magic, Supernatural

57 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 19, 2021

About the author

Irish-born Michael Scott began writing over thirty years ago, and is one of Ireland's most successful and prolific authors, with over one hundred titles to his credit, spanning a
variety of genres, including Fantasy, Science Fiction and Folklore.

He writes for both adults and young adults and is published in thirty-seven countries, in over twenty languages.

Praised for his “unparalleled contribution to children’s literature,” by the Guide to Children’s
Books, Michael Scott was the Writer in Residence during Dublin’s tenure as European City of Culture in 1991, and was featured in the 2006 edition of Who’s Who in Ireland as one of the 1000
most “significant Irish.”

Reviews

[Aingeal Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful short story based on myths and legends including St. Nick, Frau Perchta, and Krampus.

[Marla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicholas of Myra/Saint Nicholas/Kris Kringle/Santa Claus/Sinter Klass is self-promoting and allied with Frau Perchta. Nick is being hunted by the evil Krampus and needs the Flamels to save Christmas.

Be sure to read Nicholas Flamel and the Codex BEFORE you read this story.


Frau Perchta/Holle does the Naughty list and punished bad children.

Krampus is a giant beast with a goat's head. He likes to eat immortal humans.

Marethyu told Nick to ask Nicholas Flamel the Alchemyst and Perenelle Delamere the Sorceress to help protect him.

Nicholas and Perenelle get to ride in Nick's sleigh pulled by Torc Fianna on Christmas Eve.

Statue of Liberty sits on an eleven-pointed star, Nicholas knows its called a hendecagram. Nicholas says he has problems with burning down labs because he gets confused between grams and ounces.

Santa uses snow globes as gates to travel the world. Miniature portable leygates. Nick did a favor for the Torc Fianna Elder Saule and was given a Torc Fianna guard.

[Madeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicholas and the Krampus is a likeable story. Amidst all the different mythologies that the Nicholas Flamel series have explored, it was fun that this one explored Christmas, albeit not in much depth. I didn't love the writing style, though. I don't seem to remember the series being written in first person before and it was quite jarring and unpleasant. Then again, maybe it's always been written this way and I just forgot.

[Shar Patigas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a pretty quick read. It’s less than a hundred pages so you can finish it in one sitting. Given the setting of the story, it will really make for a good Christmas story. But then again, the element of magic and mystery is already gone. Because this is The Alchemyst we’re talking about. Magic and mystery abound in the series. But it was a really nice take on Father Christmas. It’s pretty nice to see a baytle for Christmas supremacy. It was pretty unique. 😁

[Sable Moreno · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 star

Good story, same level of fun as the rest, but it was extremely quick. The action scene at the end was a minor let down as it concluded super quick despite the decent build of an "epic battle" between the two sides (Nicholas vs Krampus).

This one requires to read the other Nicholas story for a definite understanding, but can be read without it as enough context clues are given to understand on its own.

[Lori Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy Christmas!

I always learn about something new in the Nicholas Flamel stories. This was an unexpected story and is a great Christmas story and I will bring it out again in December. My only wish was that it was longer.

[Sebastián Dueñas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Good story, ingenious and easy to read. It is a must to every fiction fan. Loved it. A small price for a good book.

[Roberto Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny one!

[Emilie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun little adventure, filled with Christmas spirit and colourful characters. And i'm always learning new things from this series, so thanks again Michael Scott.

[Books and the Bronx Gurrrrlll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. I didn't know it was part of a series. Can't wait to read the rest!

[Cathy]

As with the other Michael Scott books I've read, I'm not disappointed!!!

[Makayla Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

12/18/22 This story always puts me in the Christmas spirit!!! Perenelle and Nicholas will do anything for my man Marethyu!!! I still have a hard time deferring Nick from Nicholas. Lol

11/29/21 It was perfect reading this by the Christmas tree!!! The Torc Fianna were amazing! It was nice to see what Perenelle and Nicholas do for the holidays. I really did ship Nick and Holle though!!!