In "House of the Dead" by Michael Scott, twins Sophie and Josh Newman, along with their mentor Nicholas Flamel, find themselves in a high-stakes battle against dark forces. As they navigate a world filled with mythical creatures and ancient prophecies, they must face their fears and embrace their destinies. With dangerous enemies like the mad sorceress Morrigan and the dark forces of the Elder Order pursuing them, the twins uncover secrets about their lineage and powers. The journey is not just a fight for their lives but also a quest to protect the future of the magical realm. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Other World .

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1993 by O'Brien Press Ltd .

An authority on mythology and folklore, Michael Scott is one of Ireland's most successful authors. A master of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and folklore, he has been hailed by the Irish Times as "the King of Fantasy in these isles".