With a mix of new and classic mystery/thriller characters, the stories held a fascination for this reader that my reading circle assures me is mutual. What a wonderful surprise Michael Scott has given us.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC. First let me say if you are a Harry Potter fan this is the series for you! I had already read most of these but OH MY GOSH I LOVED THEM! Nonstop action packed.

I am very pleased with these extra stories. All the characters I wanted to read more about. I only wish these were included in the original books because I wanted so badly to know more. I do not have too much to say without spoiling anything.. If you enjoyed the series then this collection of stories is a must read. I do think now that this is released these stories can be read without having to read through the entire series first.

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

This was an enjoyable return to the Nicholas Flamel world! I've recently read the series again so it was fun to get more side stories on some of the characters.

What a beautiful cover # The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel; The Lost Stories Collection. This is just a wonderful novel for your children. And talk about timing...
Nicholas Flamel appeared in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But did you know he really lived? This volume has eight stories.
After all every myth holds a grain of truth......
Thank you for the advance copy,
# Netgalley and # Random House Children's

I ended up buying this book so I will review it once I have read the physical copy I have. Thank you so much for the opportunity and I look forward to more opportunities!

i discovered the Immortal Nicolas Flamel by Michael Scott several years ago and was enthralled with the characters wrapped up in this series … the Lost Stories Collection is an absolute must-read

I didn't read the book these short stories were from, and I didn't realize that was what it was when I started reading it. I'm sure people who have read the book would love this one.

Fasinating world. If you loved the series, being able to read the short stories that connect to it is a real treat.
Not very accessable to the people who have not read the series.

If you are a fan of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series this book is a must read! Great collection of stories.

This was an exciting opportunity to get more stories about hat we’re not part of the original series. It was nice to take a break from some longer novels and dabble in stories. I loved billy the kid!!

This was interesting. In the original series, I loved the first three books and absolutely hated the last three, so I was interested to know how I would feel about this, and I guess like most anthologies, it's 3 stars.

There are some stories that we have always wanted to know (for most, it's probably what went down that night when Marethyu offered the Flamels the Codex) and there are some that are completely new (like Aoife and Scathach's adventures). Personally, I just wanted to find out about Machiavelli because he was my favorite character (admittedly, he grew on me over the series despite his tendencies). Regardless, here's the list of stories that make an appearance in the collection:

- Aoife of the Shadows
- Scathach the Shadow
- Nicholas Flamel
- The Death of Joan Arc (I have to confess: though Joan and Scathach talked about this before, it was really something to actually read it)
- Machiavelli
- Virginia Dare
- Nicholas and the Krampus
- Billy the Kid (I'm sure readers would be happy to see him appear again; he's definitely a crowd favorite)

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel is a collection of 9 short stories in the same universe and with the same/adjunct characters as Michel Scott's main series which begins with The Alchemyst, The Magician, etc. Released 2nd Nov 2021 by Penguin Random House on their Delacorte imprint, it's 512 pages and is available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.

These are engaging grand stories, beautifully written. For fans of the main series, these stories are side trips, with more thorough explorations into the background of many of the characters who are secondary in the books (Aiofe, Scathach, Billy the Kid, Machiavelli, and Virginia Dare). This collection induced a deep and heartfelt "aaaah" from me because I found myself in the novels really -wanting- to know more about them, and this collection does just that.

The author has a rare gift with characterization and descriptive prose and all of the stories flow very well. Ostensibly marketed as YA, fans of speculative fiction will be enthralled whatever their age. I'd recommend that readers be at the higher age end of YA; there's some fairly hefty action contained here which might not be entirely appropriate for younger readers. Nothing egregious, but a couple descriptions scared my socks off.

Top shelf fiction, wonderfully written and transporting. For readers who only know the name Nicholas Flamel from Harry Potter - this is not even tangentially related. For readers who seek out this collection because of Scott's main series, you're in for a treat. I also loved the generous length of these stories. The author isn't afraid to give them the length and development they need. A couple of the stories could probably be more precisely described as novella length.

Five stars. I can only think of a couple times I've rated story collections or anthologies 5 stars, and this collection richly deserves the distinction.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The Lost Stories Collection

By: Michael Scott

Random House Children’s

Delacorte Press

Sci-Fi & Fantasy/ Teens & YA

Publish Date 2 November 2021

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I would like to thank both NetGalley and Random House for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this collection of short stories.

Good Reads Synopsis:

The legendary alchemyst Nicholas Flamel and his wife, the sorceress, Perenelle, traveled the globe for centuries before they discovered the Twins of Legend, Josh and Sophie Newman. Secrets abound—and now you can discover even more of the Flamels’ story in this new volume of nine stories set in the world of the internationally bestselling series.

Stand with the Flamels when they find the Codex, the book that holds the secret to their immortality. Follow Machiavelli under the perilous streets of Paris. Join Scatty and her twin, Aoife, as they journey through mysterious shadowrealms. From encounters with enemies both human and inhuman to alliances forged with new characters from history, myth, and folklore, you will uncover mysteries from the past and find answers to questions remaining in the original series.

The Lost Stories Collection contains never-seen-in-print stories featuring series favorites like Niccolò Machiavelli, Billy the Kid, Virginia Dare, and William Shakespeare, as well as new characters like Edgar Allan Poe and St. Nicholas.

Every myth holds a grain of truth. Discover the truth now!

Book Review:

This short story collection has eight stories. When I average out the star ratings for each story it comes to around a 3-star rating.

The first story is Aoife of the shadow which I gave s stars. This is about one twin sister who is in the shadows mourning the loss of her sister. It goes through how the loss happens. By the way her sister isn’t dead they just aren’t speaking to each other. The story was a bit long and I got bored.

Story Two: Scathoch The Shadow and the Clan of Eriu was a 4-star read. This is the twin sister to Aoife. Scathoch is lost and is trying to find way to help someone she knows. On her way she is attacked by the Eriu. The Eriu didn’t attack her to hurt her they were trying to protect her by not allowing her to enter a certain area. You will have to read the story to find out why.

Story Three: Nicholas Flamel and the Codex. I gave this story 3.5 stars. This story tells you how they got the Codex.

Story Four: The Death of Joan of Arc. I gave this story 4 stars. Did Joan of Arc really die or was she saved. You will have to read the story.

Story Five: Machiavelli: Guardian of Paris. I gave this story 3 stars. Machiavelli guards Paris. Things are happening there that shouldn’t. He goes on an adventure to find out what is going on and to put a stop to it.

Story Six: Virginia Dare and The Rat Catcher. I gave this story 3 stars. Who is the rat catcher? Why is Virigina Dare after him? This is about a captain who has 13 packages that need to be delivered to a swampy area in the middle of night. What is in the packages and why deliver them at night? Read the story to find out.

Story Seven: Nicholas and the Krampus. I gave this story 3 stars. This actually is about Santa Claus. Santa Claus tricks Nicholas and wife into going on a trip with him. The Krampus wants to get rid of Santa Claus and the Flamels need to stop it from happening or there will be no Christmas.

Story Eight: Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas. I gave this story 4 stars. Billy is in Vegas for a fun time and the Vampyres want to get rid of him.

That was a quick review of each story. It was hard keeping it simple, and I know very vague, but I didn’t want to give much away. If you want to learn more, you will have to read the book.

The Lost Stories Collection is a collection of all the short stories that Michael Scott published combined into one book! It features characters that we met throughout The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. If you're a fan of the series, then this a must read for you!

The Lost Stories Collection was a lot of fun! It was so nostalgic to re-enter the world that these stories take place in after all these years and get to see characters we loved again.

The Lost Stories Collection is literally that. It's a collection of all the short stories that Michael Scott published combined into one book! It features characters that we met throughout The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.

If you're a fan of the series, then this a must read for you! These are stand alone stories, but if you haven't read the main series, you will definitely spoil some things for yourself. The stories themselves features some of my favorite side characters from the main story, like Virginia Dare, Billy the Kid, Machiavelli, Aoife, and Scathach. Along with those that we are familiar with, the stories feature some new Immortals that you may recognize! I always love researching the new characters to learn more about them.

It's hard to talk about the plot since each short story is self-contained. The short stories also vary in length, with some characters getting a lot longer stories than others. Some of the stories are also more riveting than others, but they were all enjoyable to read. I loved getting to spend more time with these characters and really enjoyed learning new things about them. In particular, I loved Virginia Dare's story since it features Edgar Allan Poe. I really enjoyed her character in the main series and was ecstatic to find out she had her own short story. It did not disappoint. She's still as badass as she was in the main series.. It was also nice to read about Aoife and Scathach and their relationship. I found myself wanting more stories about these characters since they've all lived such long, interesting lives. Michael Scott does a wonderful job of painting a picture, the imagery is just as vivid as it was in the main books.

My only critique is that the ebook version had a few noticeable typographical errors throughout the book. It's not super distracting, just something I observed.

I would recommend this version of the short stories since they're all combined into one book for easier access. I would recommend this book overall for fans of the main series. It's a great addition to your collection and definitely a must have!

Re-enter the world of the Alchemyst, Nicholas Flamel….

Aoife! Scathach! Joan! So many characters who I haven’t read about in years. Reading their stories in this collection made me feel like I was meeting up with old friends who I haven’t seen in years and reminiscing. Nothing but positive memories here.

Some of the stories have previously been released as individual ebooks, and some others did not make the cut for this omnibus (from my internet research, it seems like the plan is to release a second installment).

This book is perfect for long-time fans of the original series. Never read the original books? It’ll work for you too! These short stories can serve as an introduction to the main characters, and you can gauge your interest. Thank you to the author, Delacorte Press, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an early copy of the book!

Thank you to NetGalley and to Random House Children's for accepting my request! Four out of five stars.

A great collection of short stories from POVs of our favorite characters-- some of whom didn't get points of view. The twins and Joan of Arc had always been my favorite from the series, so I loved being able to see more of them-- and see how their minds worked! A great accompaniment to the series, and fans of the saga will love to reread the familiar tales and discover the new.

The Flamels are famous, at least for those who have read The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. Beyond the larger stories that can be explored in the primary series, there are “secret” stories that give additional information about the Flamels and some of the people they interacted with throughout history. The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The Lost Stories Collection is a book that gives readers access to these side stories. Two of the novellas were published many years ago, the rest are newer works. I was disappointed that not all of the “lost stories” are included with this volume. Goodreads says it is #1-9, yet there are only 7 to 8 stories, depending on if you group the first two together (like Goodreads does). I enjoyed the stories and visiting these beloved characters and it could have only been better if all the stories were included.