The Oracle Sequence: The Archon

'Assassination attempts, double-crosses and plots within plots enliven this breathlessly paced follow-up ... will have readers queuing up for the concluding volume.' -- Kirkus Reviews 20050201 rattles along at a dizzying pace ... closes on a scene of high suspense and drama ... next volume please. -- The School Librarian 20050201 THE ORACLE: In the first part of a two-book fantasy, Catherine Fisher has conjured up an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended -- The Bookseller 20050201 The tension endures until the last page ... we want the sequel, soon! -- BfK 20030501 Vivid and convincing ... a very satisfying read for young people who want some depth to their fiction, and the depiction of an unusual and interesting world. -- Vector 20030601 DARKWATER HALL: 'Another novel from a seriously good author who always writes convincing fantasy without any of the accompanying overblown rhetoric ... makes for some nail-biting reading.' -- The Independent 20030601 'A gripping story that'll keep you guessing!' -- SHOUT 20030601 '... sophisticated yet unobtrusive prose, creating a world and a tale that invite total reader immersion.' -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 20050503 Fisher has created an incredible, detailed, and believable setting, and the characterizations are vivid and complex. -- Tasha Saecker, School Library Journal 20050503

CATHERINE FISHER is an award-winning fantasy writer. The Oracle was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award 2003, The Conjuror's Game for the Smarties Award, The Snow-Walker's Son for the W.H.Smith Mind Boggling Award, The Candle Man won the Tir-Na-n'Og Award, and Corbenic was shortlisted. Author of 16 books for children and two volumes of award-winning poetry, she is particularly well-known in Wales.