The After-Room (Apothecary #3)

Author(s): Maile Meloy

Teenage/Young Adult Fiction

It's 1955, and Benjamin Burrows and Janie Scott are trying to live a safe, normal life in America. It's not easy, when they have the power to prevent nuclear disaster, and sinister forces are circling. Soon the advice of a mysterious, unscrupulous magician propels Janie and Benjamin into danger, and toward the land of the dead.


 


Meanwhile, their friend Jin Lo washes up on a remote island where an American spy is stationed, and finds herself on the trail of a deadly threat in China. But she's on the other side of the world--how can Janie and Benjamin reach her?


 


The triumphant finale in the trilogy that began with Maile Meloy's bestselling, critically acclaimed The Apothecary, and continued in its captivating sequel, The Apprentices, The After-Room is full of enchantment and heart, with Ian Schoenherr's stunning illustrations throughout.


 


From the Hardcover edition.


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'Maile Meloy writes with sensitivity from the heart and mind of a fourteen-year-old girl. Janie's voice is dry, smart, funny, practical and good company.' Los Angeles Times on The Apothecary 'Maile Meloy breaks new ground with The Apothecary, which can only be described as a magical historical, adventure, fantasy, science-fiction novel...There is much to be admired in the message of this novel. Weekend Press on The Apothecary 'A well-balanced tale of magic and sleuthing, The Apothecary will be enjoyed by a wide-ranging audience...I enjoyed the heart-racing plot and believable characters.' Speculating on SpecFic on The Apothecary 'Set in 1954, this sequel to The Apothecary features the same fun, fast-moving formula as the first book, with charming characters and exciting intrigue mixed with a handful of magic.' Publishers Weekly on The Apprentices

Maile Meloy is the award-winning author of several short-story collections and novels for adults including Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It and Liars and Saints. The After-Room is the third and final novel in the Apothecary series for young adults.

General Fields

  • : 9781925240627
  • : Text Publishing Company
  • : Text Publishing Company
  • : 0.392
  • : July 2015
  • : 198mm X 128mm
  • : Australia
  • : October 2015
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Maile Meloy
  • : Paperback
  • : Nov-15
  • : Ian Schoenherr
  • : English
  • : [Fic]
  • : 432