Max and the Citadel of Light - (Secrets of the Twilight Djinn) 2nd Edition by John Peragine (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this third installment of the Secrets of the Twilight Djinn series, Max Daybreaker finds himself stranded on the Isle of Sanctus. The Spice Pirate ship, the Saucy Pig, is broken and burnt, and Captain Cinn and his crew are marooned. Max begins school at the Academy of Elemental Magic, overseen by a powerful witch, Mistress Pandora. Max uncovers the dark secrets about the island with its ominous tower, The Citadel of Light, at its center. Max must trust his friends, both old and new, to survive the darkness invading his world, free his best friend Mesha, and escape the island before he is trapped there forever.

Review Quotes

"Max and the Spice Thieves is the kind of book that the Young Adult genre is built for. Peragine has crafted an engaging, brand new tale with many elements that have made classics of the genre great, while still carving out space for itself as a new, fresh story." Judge, 9th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published E-Book Awards.

"With its focus on ragtag, skilled fighters and renegade sentiments, Max and the Spice Thieves is an entertaining island adventure." Foreword Reviews Magazine

"I would highly recommend Max and the Spice Thieves to fans of epic journeys, fierce battles, and all-out fantasy adventure. A cover to cover thrilling ride." Readers Favorite

"Middle grade to high school readers are in for a real treat in a swashbuckling fantasy that challenges Max's perceptions of himself and his former role beyond his life as the physically challenged son of a missing father. Max and the Spice Thieves is very highly recommended for kids who like their action fast paced and their plots replete with self-discoveries and satisfying twists." Midwest Book Review