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Department of Unclassified Artefacts series (01-02) by Justin Richards
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Overview: Justin Richards has written dozens of novels as well as non-fiction books. He has also written audio scripts, a television and stage play, edited anthologies of short stories, been a technical writer, and founded and edited a media journal. He lives in Warwick with his wife and two children, and a lovely view of the castle.

Genre: Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy

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01. The Death Collector (May 2006): "Four days after his own funeral, Albert Wilkes came home for tea."

It's hard to resist an opening line like that one, which sweeps readers right into this highly atmospheric story that invites at least nascent comparison to Frankenstein and Sherlock Holmes.

What starts as an ordinary picket-pocketing incident in Victorian London unites three teens against a madman. Eddie is the pickpocket; George is an assistant at the British Museum; Elizabeth has a nose for trouble-and all of them are being hunted by Augustus Lorimore. Lorimore is a sinister factory owner, a villain bent on reanimating the dead, both humans and dinosaurs-and one of each is already terrorizing the streets of London. It's up to Eddie, George, and Elizabeth to stop Lorimore's monsters . . . or die trying.

Justin Richard's The Death Collector is a historic thrill ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until its very last page.

"In Victorian London, Albert Wilkes returns home for tea four days after his funeral. While his shocked and terrified wife rushes to prepare it, Wilkes takes the family dog for a walk and is abducted. His kidnapping is witnessed by young pickpocket Eddie, who becomes embroiled, along with an assistant at the British Museum and a clergyman's daughter, in a deadly plot involving the fragments of a diary, a secret department at the British Museum, and a dinosaurlike creature roaming the streets. Oh, and there are some zombies. This thoroughly absorbing page-turner is a terrific blend of horror and mystery with three teen protagonists. It is a quick read packed with twists, turns, and just enough gore to keep things interesting. A great choice for horror fans." ~School Library Journal

02. The Parliament of Blood (November 2008): George Archer, Liz Oldfield, and Eddie Hopkins have made a rather unfortunate discovery: vampires actually exist, and they really do feed on human blood. Using an underground labyrinth of tunnels beneath Victorian London, these sinister creatures intend on destroying the human race, and they'll start by taking over the most powerful place in London: the House of Parliament.

Through their research on ancient mysteries and a secret London Gentlemen's Club, George, Liz, and Eddie come up with a plan to beat the vampires at their own game. And they better do it soon, before they become the vampires' next meal . . .

"This sequel to The Death Collector features the same three young protagonists: George, 19, assistant to a British Museum curator of a department full of mysterious objects, including mummies; Liz, 18, would-be actress and daughter of a frail clergyman who abhors the theater; and young teen Eddie, a reformed street urchin now living with George, who functions as his surrogate father. This time their task is to thwart vampires who have infiltrated the government and aspire to overthrow the queen and install a mummified vampire in her place. Bloody details abound, including children who become zombies. Through it all runs a submerged but developing romance between George and Liz. The fast-paced plot sweeps readers along, and the gory details of life among the undead and political corruption will enthrall horror readers. There is plenty of blood, gore, and action, and very little of the romance found in many current vampire books." ~Booklist

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