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Lynne Howard's spell is dazzling, and readers will be powerless to resist it. Nicholas Maes, author of 'Laughing Wolf' In a stunning debut, Lynne Howard's 'Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex' casts a potent reader's charm over all youngsters clamouring for a new supernatural hero. Dylan believes he is a typical twelve-year-old until he stumbles into a vortex that miraculously transports him to the immortal dimension, a parallel universe. Dylan not only learns that he is a warlock, but he also discovers a twin brother, extraordinary powers, and a secret prophecy that seems to have Dylan and his family at its crux. Dylan, along with his brother and their new-found wizard friend Thea, begin to unravel the mystery that surrounds their birth and the danger that threatens immortals and humans alike.

‘Dylan Dover: Orion’s Quest’ is the second instalment in an award-winning high-fantasy series. The first book ‘Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex’ took readers by storm and won ten different awards. Dylan, Remy, and Seth (identical warlock brothers), Thea (a wizard), Halle, Oliver (shapeshifters) and Via (a fireball) are hiding out in the forest near Dylan’s human home, using magic to hide their location. They are on the run from the immortal Ministry and an evil vampire named Baltazar. Their goal: find their missing sister Siri to complete an ancient prophecy of four siblings who will change the course of history for magical and non-magical creatures alike. New characters are introduced as they travel the world to find Siri. Dylan’s entourage is assisted in their quest by earthly and immortal beings, including the Greek God Orion. The story is a whirlwind that takes the action from New York City, to Mexico, Bhutan and Alaska. ‘It brings to life a richly imaginative and complex fantasy realm that readers will want to revisit again and again.’ - Louise Jane, the Golden Wizard Book Prize

‘Dylan Dover: Players of the Prophecy’ is the third installment in an award-winning high fantasy series that has created an international sensation and taken readers by storm. The ancient prophecy of a condemned vampire is about to come to fruition as four young warlocks are reunited against the odds, wielding powers never seen before in the immortal world. Dylan, along with his siblings Remy, Seth and Siri must further develop their extraordinary powers, including their ability to time travel, if they have any chance of successfully thwarting the evil vampire Baltazar, who is attempting to seize their powers for himself and to destroy the immortal world and dominate all humans and supernatural beings for all time. And then there is Thea, a wizard with special healing powers and Dylan’s best friend. As she discovers her genetic lineage, she learns that she has the ability to see future events before they occur. But some of Thea’s visions are terrifying and show her playing a direct role in the destruction of her friends. Will Thea be able to control her own destiny, or are her visions unalterable despite all her efforts? The children are not alone in their quest, and they have many allies, including Halle and Oliver (shapeshifters) and Uma (a dragon) who are instrumental in helping them in unexpected ways. The day of reckoning is fast approaching, and a final monumental battle will reveal the true nature of the prophecy, and whether good or evil shall prevail. ‘It brings to life a richly imaginative and complex fantasy realm that readers will want to revisit again and again.’ - Louise Jane, the Golden Wizard Book Prize