The Book of Beasts

By John Barrowman and Carole E. Barrowman

'It won't be long now. Death will come soon enough...'

Twelve-year-old twins Matt and Emily Calder may be divided by time, but they are united in their mission to close Hollow Earth before the monsters inside can destroy the world. The key to success lies with their dazzling Animare talents: they can draw things into life and travel in time through art. But there are monsters outside Hollow Earth as well, intent on taking control of the beasts for themselves. And their own father is the worst monster of all...

Even when you travel in time, time has a habit of running out.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Head of Zeus
• Release date: Jul 3, 2014
• ISBN: 9781781856345

John Barrowman

John Barrowman has worked in television, musical theatre, and film, and stars as Captain Jack Harkness in Torchwood and Doctor Who.

Reviews for The Book of Beasts

[whitewavedarling · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is such a wonderful book, and a perfect finish to the Hollow Earth trilogy. The Barrowmans have a talent for story-telling and character-building that comes through on every page. The power in their writing, and the wonder in each chapter, is palpable. Whether you go into this for the story, for a meditation on the power of art as its understood, or for the simple wonder of the story, you should read this if you enjoy fantasy.The only thing about this book which isn't wonderful is the fact that I believe it's meant to be the finish in the series.Absolutely recommended.