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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Jamie wrote on 01 May 2009:
WOW these books are like everything my englesh teacher ever told me to work up to. Seriously,there is amazing descriptoin, page turning excitment and a great story! I found your first book by just sorta picking it off the shelf at my local library (Cause my mom said ("PICK SOMETHING FAT!") So I got it , started it, and could NOT put it down.. well actually Im a kid so I have to go to school. Anyway if you read this little entry be sure to always remember... YOU ARE AWESOME, and so are your books. :) ~Jamie~
Matt wrote on 11 April 2009:
This is the BEST book series EVER!! Currently, I am on this book. I really love your writing! I am recommending this series to all my friends :) On the assessment in the companions club, I am a companion to sirens. Will the new quartet have Connie, Col, Kullervo, Dr. Brock, and all the companions? (Do you know, I haven't decided! I'm sure lots of old favs will make an appearance. J)
Crystal wrote on 10 April 2009:
Hey julia!!!! I absooutly love ur books and I was wonering if u are planning on writing a fifth book??? I think you should... I'll even get my whole class to read the series if that will change your mind. PLEASE!!! Ur my idol!!! (I'm thinking of a new set. J)
iluvcol wrote on 06 April 2009:
so ur ging to have another series on the same story line, lyk on the same story, but in a new quartet or somthing? that's gr8, i can't wait. (That's the plan. J)
kamal wrote on 21 March 2009:
id like to know if there will be a 5th book (I'm thinking of writing a new set - maybe a quartet or a trilogy - moving the story on. J)
i luv col wrote on 19 March 2009:
Hi Mrs. Golding, u rite gr8 books, i actually write stories and i acually had companions in mind 4 my charcaters when a few months l8r i got hooked on this! plz, don't write nything with hellhounds, they're mine! thanx, u rock.
paco wrote on 26 February 2009:
hi julia I love your books but I dont speak english can you tell me when is going to appear your third book in spanish? (HI Paco, I am waiting for the translation too. This year I expect. Check the publisher's website. Julia)
Mon wrote on 22 February 2009:
Do you know when does it comes to México? (I've not had the Spanish version yet but it should be soon. Julia)
Laura wrote on 16 February 2009:
This book is amazing! My favorite in this awesome series! Keep on rocking with these awesome books Julia!
Sarah wrote on 15 February 2009:
hey, Julia! I absolutely love your companions quartet series and I'm actually aspiring to be a writer myself so do you have any tips or tricks for me? I'd really appreciate it! (Take a look at the Contact page. J)
tara spohn wrote on 05 February 2009:
I love your books they are so great!
heather wrote on 06 December 2008:
dear jul;ia i love all your books ecspechaly thr conpanions quarters. i met you once and you sind my secret of the sirens book it was grate
Connie wrote on 05 December 2008:
Where can I read this book online? My local library wont get it for months and I cant buy it! (I don't think so. Ebooks are a new thing and only a few titles are out that way at the moment. Julia)
julia wrote on 27 November 2008:
hi julia I love the companion quartet books!! you are my favourite author ever and I also share the same name as you , such a coincidence! hope you never ever stop writing. love juju
Companiions Quartet Lover wrote on 12 November 2008:
OMG!!! These books are great! I'd be comapnion to the moyang melur. But when are you going to update the website??? Itw a slast updated it 2007! PLEASE WRITE A FIFTH! Companions Quartet Lover (The site is actually coming to an end. Please come to my website - updated most days - for Companions stuff. J)
Jessie wrote on 08 November 2008:
I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw this book! I was looking EVERYWHERE for it and then POOF! I twas right there, on the shelf next to the first book! I was so surprised and happy when I saw it! I love the companions quartet! This was a really good book!
Riti wrote on 04 November 2008:
Hi! I really love the companions quartet. It was really weird the way I came across it. I was just walking and tripped over a green book(The Secret of the Sirens). I picked it up and decided to read it. Boy, am I glad I read it! I never knew The Chimera's Curse was out! The person at the library said it wasn't out yet. By the way, I just wanted to compliment you on the way you paint pictures in peoples' minds.
Unknown wrote on 22 October 2008:
I read all of your books i am a great fan of you i was just wondering if you would like to visit our secondary school Here is the Contact detail. St. Richards Catholic College Ashdown Road Bexhill-On-Sea East Sussex TN40 1SE Tel: 01424 731070 Fax: 01424 215623 (HI, I have to be invited by a teacher/librarian, I'm afraid. Julia)
eragon wrote on 18 October 2008:
i still can't find this book any were!!!!!!!!! (Not sure where you are from Eragon but it is out in both UK and the States (so that means it should be available in all English speaking countries). You might want to order it at your local library or book shop. Julia)
dr. x wrote on 07 October 2008:
its OK
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