City of fallen angels - Cassandra Clare

The 4th in the series which picks up the story of Simon, Jace and Clary as the fight between good and evil continues!

Simon struggle to comes to term with his newly acquired vampire status takes up the main part of the story. Jace and Clary's relationship is under threat - the secret of Jace's return from the dead has terrible consequences.

If you have been an avid reader of the series then this won't disappoint!

The fall - Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan

Hot on the heels of The Strain is the sequel The fall. The 'virus' has virtually taken hold of the city and The Master's plan is almost fully implemented - the strigoi's hold of the international power network has not been prevented, signalling an end for mankind.

As Eph attempts to protect his family, he has to place his in others - Abraham Setrakian and Vas the exterminator. His ex-wife Kelly has 'turned' and is determined to gain control of their son - something Eph must prevent at any cost.

A cliffhanger ending - what hope do the 'ancients' hold for the survival of man?

Guess we'll have to wait for instalment #3.

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Infernal devices (Clockwork Angel) - Cassandra Clare

Clare is obviously onto another winning series here!

Infernal devices is the prequel series to the very successful trilogy Mortal Instruments.

Set in the Victorian era (1800s), the magical world of 'shadowhunters' and 'downworlders' co-exist, but only just.

The main character, Tessa, has yet to realise that she is not just an ordinary young woman looking for her brother, but that she has magical powers unmatched by any other inhabitants of this 'other world'.

If you enjoyed the Mortal Instruments series you will be equally enthralled by this new one.

Check out the website here - it is fantastic!!

Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex - Eion Colfer

My kids love these books - but I found this one a little weaker than the previous installments.

Artemis' exposure to too much fairy magic has left him susceptible to the 'Atlantis Complex' - basically a nice alter ego appears - Orion.

The usual attack from evil forces is combined with some pro action wrestling, a bit of romance for Artemis and series of new inventions.

I think 'die hard' young fans will still enjoy the story line.

The Wizard of Rondo - Emily Rodda

Leo and Mimi re-enter the world of Rondo via the musical jewellery box. The adventures begin as they attempt to evade the clutches of the Blue Queen AND solve the mystery of the disappearance of the missing wizard. 

If you enjoyed  The Keys to Rondo the sequel will keep you as riveted and entertained as the first book did.

Find out more about Emily Rodda here 

Noman - William Nicholson

The third in the "Noble warrior' trilogy - you must have read the first (and recently) in order to follow what goes on in this complex finale to the series.

Definitely a book for confident and mature readers - let me know what you think.