Case of the Chaos Monster: an Elemental Detectives Adventure

A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventurefor fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and MortalEngines, from bestselling and award-winning author PatriceLawrence."A beautifully written book, bristling with magic, setin an ancient London filled with dragons, ghosts, water spirits,and a mysterious, creeping sleeping-sickness that must be foughtby the brave young heroes. I loved it." Cressida Cowell,Children's Laureate & author of How to Train YourDragon.Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits:the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and theearthbound Magogs.Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives - are backto solve another mystery on the streets of eighteenth century London.An orchestra explodes in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and suddenlythe music of London disappears... and a terrifying monsterstirs off the Greenwich peninsular, threatening to trampleLondon underfoot. The detectives must track down the thief behindthe music's disappearance - via the Whispering Gallery of StPaul's Cathedral, a Windmill-with-teeth on the Isle of Dogs andthe dark streets of Soho... where a shadowy villain and his mechanicalanimal spies live. Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a new generation.A London where magic sparks just beneath the surface - this bookis set to ignite young imaginations.The second book in a major new series. MORE PRAISE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES"I loved reading about a re-imagining of London with so much inventionand energy. The world-building is well...out of this world.Patrice Lawrence is amongst the greatest voices for young peoplewriting today. I'm honoured to be a peer of hers." -Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors"BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into a thrilling,magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson, author ofThe House with the Chicken Legs"A fantastic adventure, packed with rich world building and stunningelemental magic." - Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart"Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking fantasy. Clever,inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn characters and a breathlessplot. I want to read more!" - Bali Rai, author ofMohinder's War"The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring magical adventure...Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of building an imaginativeand creative mythology which lurks just under the city streets."Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom"The Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive andimmersive fantasy adventure." - L. Norry,author of Son of the Circus