‘Utterly brilliant. Sensationally swashbuckling. Completely magical’ – A.F Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

From the award-winning author of "The Storm Keeper's Island," embark on Catherine Doyle's latest adventure in the magical isles of Darksea.

Deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, where the full moon touches the horizon, lies a secret kingdom called Darksea. Governed by the Pirate King, Captain O’Malley, Darksea’s tranquil waters have been disturbed by an invisible and deadly monster – a monster that devours the once-beautiful islands in giant bites.

On the other side of the horizon, in his home in Galway, Max Reid and his family are battling a different monster. His older brother, Christopher, is in the hospital and becoming increasingly ill – and his parents have started talking about miracles.

One night, a strong, bright red parrot strikes Max’s bedroom window, bringing an invitation from the pirate king. Captain O’Malley needs a new crew member for a dangerous mission, and the reward is everything Max hopes for.

But in Darksea, not everyone is as they seem. When Captain O’Malley’s secret threatens to derail their mission and destroy Max’s chance to help his family, Max realizes he will have to navigate far more than he bargained for…

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0604, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm