Making sure that the geography and timelines work is always the hardest part of writing. But you owe it to the readers to get it right!

For me, the favourite chapters have always been the last chapters in the books. I knew exactly how each book would end - and how the first chapter of the following book would begin. I knew I wanted to leave the readers with answers - and a bunch of new questions!

First up, the lost and found has gone missing. It itself, is lost. So please try not to lose anything until we find it.

Once you have been touched by magic, you are forever changed. You leave a trail.

The Elders had nothing but contempt for human emotion; they considered it their biggest weakness. Perenelle knew it was humankind's greatest strength.

A boy and a girl, dressed in the T-shirts and denim that are the shabby uniform of this age.

He came to a decision and looked at Dagon before climbing into the car. "Find the Disir." Dagon stiffened, showing a rare sign of emotion. "Is that wise?" he asked. "It is neccessary.