This epic debut tale wowed us with the concept of ancient magic returning to the modern world 500 years after its disappearance ... The first in a trilogy, it's ambitious and echoes Philip Pullman. Stylist on ADVENT An interesting and original tale, bringing a fresh outlook to old stories,... clever twists keep you hooked SFX on ADVENT Mesmerizing fantasy ... Told with great warmth and insight, ADVENT is an epic tale that will linger in your mind long after you turn the last page. -- Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches James's style draws you in ... it's alive with vile creatures, sweeping mysteries and the best-written female characters in young adult fiction. A unique voice ImagineFX on ANARCHY

James Treadwell was born, brought up and educated within a mile of the Thames, and has spent much of his life further reducing the distance between him and the river. He studied and taught for more than a decade near the crossing at Folly Bridge, Oxford, and now lives within sight of the Tideway in West London. Visit his website, www.jamestreadwell.com.