Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds: Archibald Lox series, Book 1

Name: Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds: Archibald Lox series, Book 1
Rating: 4.5411763191223145 (85 reviews)

Darren Shan

Mar 2020 · Archibald Lox Book 1 · Home of the Damned Ltd

4.5

85 reviews

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184

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There is a universe beyond our own, known as the Merge.

A young locksmith called Archibald Lox is about to cross worlds and explore it.

As he learns about these lands of wonders, he will have to face cold-blooded killers, rivers of blood, hell jackals and more...

Book one of the Archibald Lox series, by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord Loss.

"A brisk, entertaining tale that unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre world." Kirkus.

"A masterwork of atmospheric writing." Readers' Favorite.

"Shan has created an alternative world that is extraordinary and imaginative with fantastical creatures that both delight and horrify. A soon-to-be fantasy classic." The US Review of Books.

"A gripping saga that will be appreciated not just by young adult audiences, but by adults who enjoy other strong YA authors who create fantasy worlds appealing to young and old alike." Midwest Book Review.

"Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds is a perfect middle grade book. I couldn't put it down and read it in almost one sitting. For grabbing my attention from the very first page and making me excited about a series for the first time in ages, I give it a superb five out of five stars." Addicted to Media.

"Inventive and imaginative with plenty of jeopardy - as satisfying a read as we've come to expect from Darren Shan. I read quite a lot during lockdown but nothing made me smile quite as much as the Archibald Lox series." The Bookbag.

"Filled with fantastic characters, true to form description, and Shan’s distinct writing style, Archibald Lox is sure to enthrall readers of all ages." The Haunted Wordsmith.

"I believe that the Archibald Lox series has the potential to be the author’s best work since The Saga of Darren Shan, it has the magical, dream-like overtones of Lewis Carroll’s Alice books and the captivating, world-hopping drama of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. I can’t recommend it highly enough, perfect for fantasy fans of all ages." Books, Films & Random Lunacy.

"High fantasy that allows you to step away from the real world and into a vivid space of wonder." The Reading Corner For All.

"Perfect for fans of adventurous fantasy stories!" Mind of Luxe.

"I loved everything about the story, and can’t wait to see how it continues!" Rajiv's Reviews.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

85 reviews

Rob Mayhew

October 8, 2023

"Bridge Between Worlds" looks like the first of a series of highly-imaginative novels (well, novellas really) that lurk on the boundary between SF and fantasy. "Bridge" has the feel of a novel written for juvenile readers and young adults, and is accordingly very approachable by the average reader. One major flaw that has nothing to do with the author: the inter-line spacing was ridiculously large on both my Android phone and my Windows laptop even at the smallest spacing. Was that a gimmick to make the novel's 188 pages look larger than it is? Whatever the reason, that flaw puts me right off. I won't be looking for more of this series.

Jacko

August 20, 2022

Great world building once again! If you've read any of Darren's work then you'll know this is one to only put down when you're done

LoziPop C

April 25, 2020

got me hooked almost immediately. my only complaint would be that there isnt enough pages. I feel like this is 1 novel split into 3 ebooks.

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About the author

Darren Shan was born in London but has spent most of his life in Ireland, where he lives with his wife and children. The author of over 50 books for both children and adults, he has sold over 25 million books worldwide, and made bestseller charts in the USA (New York Times Top 10 on numerous occasions), the UK, Ireland, Hungary, Dubai, Japan, Taiwan and elsewhere.

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