The Blackthorn Key Series by Kevin Sands

4.38 · 92 ratings
  • The Blackthorn Key (The Blackthorn Key #1)
    #1

    The Blackthorn Key (The Blackthorn Key #1)

    Kevin Sands

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings · published 2015

    “Tell no one what I’ve given you.”Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—with maybe an explosion or two along the way.But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London’s apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn’s shop... more

  • Mark of the Plague (The Blackthorn Key #2)
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    Mark of the Plague (The Blackthorn Key #2)

    Kevin Sands

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings · published 2016

    The Black Death has come to London, spreading disease and fear through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the city's ultimate doom until an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Christopher Blackthorn's shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. But when an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, Christopher and his faithful friend Tom are back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy... more

  • The Assassin's Curse (The Blackthorn Key #3)
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    The Assassin's Curse (The Blackthorn Key #3)

    Kevin Sands

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings · published 2017

    Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this third novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.Wherever Christopher Rowe goes, adventure—and murder—follows. Even a chance to meet King Charles ends in a brush with an assassin.All that’s recovered from the killer is a coded message with an ominous sign-off: more attempts are coming... more

  • Call of the Wraith (The Blackthorn Key #4)
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    Call of the Wraith (The Blackthorn Key #4)

    Kevin Sands

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings · published 2018

    Christopher Rowe is back, and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this fourth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.Christopher Rowe has no idea who he is. After being shipwrecked in Devonshire, he wakes up alone, his memories gone. Villagers tell him he was possessed by an unseen evil, and only became conscious after being visited by the local witch.As Christopher tries to get his bearings, he realizes his current state may be far from coincidence... more

  • The Traitor's Blade (The Blackthorn Key #5)
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    The Traitor's Blade (The Blackthorn Key #5)

    Kevin Sands

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 2021

    Christopher’s homecoming takes a sinister turn when a murderous conspiracy is uncovered in this fifth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.Christopher, Tom, and Sally are back in London at last. Everyone is relieved at their return—the plague has ended, and the king, pleased with their service, offers a surprising reward. But trouble has followed them home... First, an old friend is ambushed and left for dead... more

  • The Raven's Revenge (The Blackthorn Key #6)
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    The Raven's Revenge (The Blackthorn Key #6)

    Kevin Sands

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings · published 2023

    Christopher finally uncovers the Raven’s identity in this sixth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.The stakes are higher than ever when the Raven sets Christopher up for a horrible crime, leading him to be locked away in London’s most notorious prison. This terrible act is the first in a series of games the Raven plans to play with Christopher…games that are as dangerous as they are challenging... more

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