In "The Blackthorn Key," set in 1665 London, young apprentice Christopher Rowe assists his master, the remarkable apothecary Benedict Blackthorn. When Benedict is brutally murdered, Christopher is plunged into a mysterious conspiracy involving secret societies and hidden codes. Determined to uncover the truth, he uses his knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, and a series of cryptic clues left by his master. As dangers mount and sinister forces close in, Christopher must rely on his wits and cleverness to solve the mystery and stay alive, all while navigating a world of alchemy, betrayal, and adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Blackthorn Key .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 400 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Simon & Schuster .

Since escaping from university with a pair of degrees in theoretical physics, Kevin Sands has worked as a researcher, a business consultant and a teacher. He lives in Toronto, Canada.