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BONUS FEATURE: Exclusive interview with Matthew Skelton about the origins of Endymion Spring. "You've stumbled on to something much larger than you can possibly imagine." In the dead of night, a cloaked figure drags a heavy box through snow-covered streets. The chest, covered in images of mythical beasts, can only be opened when the fangs of its serpent's-head clasp taste blood. Centuries later, in an Oxford library, a boy touches a strange book and feels something pierce his finger. The volume is blank, wordless, but its paper has fine veins running through it and seems to quiver, as if it's alive. Words begin to appear on the page--words no one but the boy can see. And so unfolds a timeless secret . . . .
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"This was the author's first book- I listened to his commentary at the end about how this novel came into existence (written one full half at a time, and then interweaving a second from the beginning- I couldn't tell the author didn't plan it that way from the beginning!), and was fascinated how his life flowed around it. Even though it's cataloged as a YA book, Blake and Endymion Spring are younger than that, but it's writing with a descriptive language that even adults will appreciate (me!). I highly recommend it~"
— Amber (4 out of 5 stars)
Endymion Spring Listener Reviews
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" This book is a great read! I recommend it to people who love fantasy books! "
— Adam, 2/17/2014 -
" I didn't care much for this book. It wasn't as exciting as it could have been, and by the end, it was just a chore to get through. "
— Carri, 2/9/2014 -
" A good book that really compliments how marvelous books are and the legends that they contain. "
— Jekka, 1/28/2014 -
" I liked it. A lot. "
— Christina, 1/27/2014 -
" This book was a little slow to start with. It took some time for me to get into it. but once I finally got into it it was really amazing. "
— Shaylie, 1/3/2014 -
" Full of adventure amongst the ancient book stacks of Oxford College. "
— Molly, 12/23/2013 -
" i was excited to read a book that had a beginning and an end. No sequels. No to be continued later. "
— Terri, 12/5/2013 -
" Not a bad story line. The plot is something like Help, I'm a Prisoner in the Library crossed with Septimus Heap. Fine for light reading... "
— Heather, 11/29/2013 -
" This book took a little while to get going for me, but not bad. I didn't like it as much as Inkheart or The Shakespeare Stealer, but it's still neat. What is especially good is the subtle literary references that kids will get. "
— Mike, 11/24/2013 -
" Matthew Skelton's "Endymion Spring" presents a story with a double-plot that take place in different periods of time. Skelton's writing is very elaborate and depicts the various scenes and images in a vivid manner. The storyline is intriguing and engaging, and is a good read to pick up. "
— Vincent, 11/19/2013 -
" It was an awesome book "
— Tom, 11/5/2013 -
" the way the author used the historical characters and bound them together,was perfect, loved the journey of Endymion spring,a good read. "
— Yami, 10/22/2013 -
" Has some good ideas, but it isn't all that good. It COULD have been, if it had more action. It needs more obstacles for the character to overcome! "
— Quindora, 8/18/2013 -
" great concept for a book that the author destroys in a mire of needless detail and tedious action that leads no where "
— Rodney, 8/17/2013 -
" While I did enjoy this, the actual story didn't live up to the potential of the premise. I feel like too much was left unexplained and therefore didn't draw me in to the magic of the dragon skin book as much as it could have. "
— Kristen, 5/16/2013 -
" Man,I've never read any other book that creeped me out and yet fascinated me that much.This whole "deadly-stalker" thing was really scary.And imagine being Blake's age and have to endure that.Or the incidents that happened in Endymion's life.I admire the kiddos,I really do. "
— Lydia, 10/21/2012 -
" I thought it would be typical magic and boys save the day, but it was awsome I absolutely love the dog "Annie". It was quite boring in the beggining, but after a while it piqued my curiosity and I loved it. "
— Goldie, 9/20/2012 -
" Great writing - very atmospheric. Contains history, mystery and fantasy/adventure. It's perhaps a little heavy handed about the wonder of books, which might be a turn off for some young readers. "
— Heather, 5/25/2012 -
" I loved it because it takes you on a big adventure, with a new book reader! something for vacation I'd say "
— Babette, 4/23/2012 -
" I like the back and forth between Renaissance Germany and present day Oxford. "
— CLM, 4/17/2012 -
" good very good book. my favourite. "
— Bob, 9/19/2011 -
" Although lengthy for a teen book, I thoroughly enjoyed it when I was younger. "
— Mercedes, 5/15/2011 -
" Man,I've never read any other book that creeped me out and yet fascinated me that much.This whole "deadly-stalker" thing was really scary.And imagine being Blake's age and have to endure that.Or the incidents that happened in Endymion's life.I admire the kiddos,I really do. "
— Lydia, 1/11/2011 -
" Matthew Skelton's "Endymion Spring" presents a story with a double-plot that take place in different periods of time. Skelton's writing is very elaborate and depicts the various scenes and images in a vivid manner. The storyline is intriguing and engaging, and is a good read to pick up. "
— Vincent, 12/4/2010 -
" Un livre que j'ai lu il y a maintenant plus de 5ans mais dont je garde un bon souvenir. "
— Thibaut, 11/17/2010 -
" Should I give this a three?.. No I think it should be a four. A three? Nah, I'll settle with the four. This is for Blake, not Endymion! "
— Lowed, 11/11/2010 -
" This was a random grab from the library and I ended up really liking it! Fun read about a mysterious book a boy finds, and the story of how it came to be. "
— Kathy, 9/19/2010 -
" I didn't care much for this book. It wasn't as exciting as it could have been, and by the end, it was just a chore to get through. "
— Carri, 9/14/2010 -
" I really enjoyed this book! I thad such suspence and mystery in it then had me guessing the whole time. I read it from beginning to end. It was such a, delicious read! THere were twists and turns, peopel who I never suspected. THis book was magical. "
— MMDee, 8/30/2010 -
" This book is a great read! I recommend it to people who love fantasy books! "
— Adam, 8/9/2010 -
" Spectacular job of reading this audiobook to me by Richard Easton. The book had promise but in the end I thought ended up being simply just too BORING. I finished strictly due to Richard Easton's talent. "
— Clueless, 7/22/2010 -
" Not a bad story line. The plot is something like Help, I'm a Prisoner in the Library crossed with Septimus Heap. Fine for light reading... "
— Heather, 7/18/2010
About Matthew Skelton
Matthew Skelton was born in the UK and spent most of his childhood in Canada. He has a PhD in English Literature from Oxford University. His debut novel was the New York Times bestseller Endymion Spring.
About Richard Easton
Richard Easton received the 2001 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Tom Stoppard’s The Invention of Love. His other Broadway and London theater credits include Henry IV, Noises Off, Exit the King, The Misanthrope, Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado, Cock-a-Doodle Dandy, Hamlet, Back to Methuselah, The Country Wife, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and The School for Scandal. His films include Finding Forester, Henry V, and Dead Again.