Mines of the Minotaur
Mines of the Minotaur
‘Something’s wrong,’ Col said urgently. The wind was buffeting him back, trying to prevent him reaching his friend. ‘Connie!’ he yelled. ‘Connie! Stop it!’ She was standing very close to the cliff edge, her toes curled over the crumbling lip...
Connie is a Universal – she can talk to animals and mythical creatures. But something dark is calling to her, giving her dangerous power, and her best friend Col doesn’t know what to do.
When her strange behaviour means Connie is rejected by the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures - the very group of people who are supposed to protect her - she hides in an abandoned tin mine. There she is befriended by a blinded Minotaur, and feels safe amongst the other wounded creatures the Society and the world have forgotten.
But even deep underground she can’t block out the dark voice in her head. Who is it, and where does it come from? And why does Connie feel so terrified by the power it gives her?
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Carolina wrote on 28 March 2012:
Hi Julia, I live in Mexico and I'm your fan I LOVE the 2 first books but I don't find the other 2 last books of companions Quartet, do you please tell me when can I buy them?it doesn't matter if is in English. I LOVE YOUR BOOKS Carolina.
HI You can buy them through the shop on my site or try the Book Depository (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/) as they don't charge for overseas shipping (at least they used not to).
Alexa Monterrey wrote on 23 March 2012:
Hi Julia Golding I just wanted to say I'm a huge fan of urs and that I love love love ur companions quartet books. And since I love them so much I wondered if ur able to make more books about it. I first started reading them and I just couldn't put the books down. I couldn't pay attention to my mom but that's alright. I only read the first two and will have to get the other two at my school Jorge mas canosa or jmc. I'm a sixth grader. I also think that mythical creatures exist or know as I should say. I also have a friend or dog named Lola and we r best friends. So,anyways,I hope to hear from u again
Hi Alexa. Have you looked at the page for Water Thief?
Elisa wrote on 11 February 2012:
Yo, Ms. Golding, I am most likely one of your biggest fans. My friend lent me the Secret of The Sirens and The Gorgon's Gaze so far, but she's looking for The Mines of the Minotuar. :( I just started the series three days ago, and I'm in love. I thought nothing would top Harry Potter, but Percy Jackson did. Then I thought nothing could top Percy Jackson, but the Warrior Cats series did. THEN I thought nothing could top that, but The Companions' Quartet did. And know I am positive that nothing can top it and all my other favorite books are happily reading about Connie and Col right along side me. (sorry, that was weird.) Anyway, Julia Golding, you are offically my hero. Your series will top Harry Potter like nothing. And here's my message to all you haters (if any): Be open minded! Give Connie a chance!!
Thanks very much, Elisa!
Sierra Lee wrote on 28 January 2012:
Wow, it feels weird to be able to just chat with a famous author. I think it's safe to say I'm obsessed with the series; I actually fell into the habit of greeting my cat as "Companion." Then my cat (and my friend) lookked at me like I was nuts so... I'm rambling. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the books are amazing and I've been trying to get my hands on the third one for a while now. (Sold out at bookstore, not at library, unavailable for NookColor eBook...) Crap, I'm doing it again. Huge fan and wish I could write like you. -Sierra (Not that that's even my name but I wish it was and as a safety precaution I try never to use my real- AGH I NEED TO STOP DOING THIS! That's what you get for making me excited. :D)
Good idea to keep your real name to yourself. I'd strongly encourage all my readers to keep data private. Sorry you are having problems getting Minotaur. It is in stock on Amazon UK and US if you do online shopping. Say 'hi' to your cat for me!
AshleySmiley wrote on 25 January 2012:
omg! i read this book series last year and have spent a year looking for it!!! i love the series and i love col! i just found out the book names this morning and have been dying to get home and find the books online or see if there in my local library. im writing a book...and love it if you'd email me.
Hi I won't email but I'll chat to you here!
Lara wrote on 14 January 2012:
for some reason this reminds me of twilight i have only read sirens secret but i was reading the blurbs and reviews and stuff and when connie gets banished or whatever it reminds me of when edward leaves bella (idk why :/)
Not thought of that - I'd not read it at the time so there was no cross-fertilization so to speak.
Christina wrote on 04 January 2012:
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this seris!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just wish there was more than 4 books. :( The first book made me cry when Scark died! The second book made me so excited every time I had to stop reading. This book made me so angry when they kicked Connie out of the Society, accepted Mr. Coddrington into the Trustees, and when Col told Dr. Brock about Connie raising storms when she told him not to. YOUR THE BEST!!!!! :):):):):):):):)
Have you tried Water Thief?
James wrote on 26 November 2011:
Loved rhe book, but felt sad for Ivor. Wierd how my soft feelings even extend to the baddy. :)
kara wrote on 20 November 2011:
a good book.thanks!
Andrea wrote on 30 October 2011:
Hi, I´m from Mexico I read your first two books and I love them, I have been looking for Mines of a Minotaur and is impossible found them, anywhere. And I can´t wait to know how does the story continues. Do you know some page to buy them??
There isn't a Spanish version I'm afraid.
Jesse wrote on 30 September 2011:
Your books are in my top five favorite series I only hate that there are only 4 books in the series do you know of any other books that contain stuff about mythical creatures
Percy Jackson springs to mind. I've a fifth book out as an ebook (Water Thief) before Christmas that you might like and a new series next year (this will also be a paperback as well as ebook) called Dark Spies. Julia
gigi1412 wrote on 28 August 2011:
hi ,i loved this book the best, keep writing, Please!!!!
Mickey wrote on 17 August 2011:
Hi Julia. I'm Spanish. And I think you'll be happy when you know that your book has come here too. I read The secret of sirens and The gorgon's gaze. I can't wait to read the other two books and I hope your other books will fall on my hands too. You are great. Come on, you can do it!!!
Thanks, Mickey. I don't think the last two of the quartet are in Spanish unfortunately! I'm glad you enjoyed them. I have a couple of books in Catalan if you are from that part of Spain. Julia
Anna wrote on 06 August 2011:
Hi Julia!!! I am currently waiting for the bookstore to receive the third book for me. Do you know how hard it is to find this series where I live? I wish more people would read your books, because in my opinion they could rival the Harry Potter craze :) Please keep writing amazing books!
Hi yes, I've not made it into the ubiquitous category yet - but maybe I will one day. Julia
Una wrote on 01 August 2011:
Hi Julia. I just finished reading the Gorgan's Gaze and I am currently reading The Ship between the worlds. They are awesome!! I think the companion's quartet would look great if the series of books were also a series of movies! What do you say?(love ya)
I think it would be great too! J
sandra wrote on 25 June 2011:
Julia need to ask a favor in Spain have not yet got in Spain have not yet got the second book of the the second book of the secret of the sirens, here is my favor, I would love to go out on sale at least I ask not only what you asked me a lot gente.So,you think you can not but most of all YOU are the author and can move many people ... you can try it? THANK YOU JULIA, really thank you at least read my post to find, thanks. least read my post to find, least read my post to find, thanks.
Hi Sandra I don't have the power you think I do! The first two are in Spanish but not the last two. I am sorry. I hope they change their mind and finish the job. J
Hannah wrote on 13 June 2011:
I would have to say The Gorgon's Gaze
Hannah wrote on 09 June 2011:
Hi Julia, I love your books and I am on the last one. I was wandering what is your favorite book in the series?
Not sure. I tend to have favourite episodes rather than books, some in each. What's yours? Julia
Hannah wrote on 09 June 2011:
I love your books I am on the last book and I cannot get enough of them.
Ana wrote on 01 June 2011:
Hi Julia! I've read two of your book and i wonder if you know if this one is in spanish. Because i've been looking for it and i haven't found it. Thanks
Hi I don't think it is. Sorry. J
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