John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband adventure series have sold more than eight million copies worldwide. His books are available in more than one hundred countries, are regularly on the New York Times bestseller lists, and have had multiple award shortlistings and wins in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife in a Sydney beachside suburb.

"The story plunges forward with irresistible narrative drive toward the climactic battle scene. Even readers drawn to the series for its deftly drawn characters and setting may find themselves caught up in the action. A fine entry in the increasingly popular Ranger's Apprentice series." Booklist "Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next ... A sure bet for fantasy fans." School Library Journal "Flanagan expertly juggles the overall plot line ... with a logically constructed campaign that culminates in a hard, suspenseful battle." Kirkus (starred review)

John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice and Brotherband adventure series have sold more than eight million copies worldwide. His books are available in more than one hundred countries, are regularly on the New York Times bestseller lists, and have had multiple award shortlistings and wins in Australia and overseas. John, a former television and advertising writer, lives with his wife in a Sydney beachside suburb.

"The story plunges forward with irresistible narrative drive toward the climactic battle scene. Even readers drawn to the series for its deftly drawn characters and setting may find themselves caught up in the action. A fine entry in the increasingly popular Ranger's Apprentice series." Booklist "Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next ... A sure bet for fantasy fans." School Library Journal "Flanagan expertly juggles the overall plot line ... with a logically constructed campaign that culminates in a hard, suspenseful battle." Kirkus (starred review)