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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Erin. wrote on 24 September 2008:
Oh wow, I just finished reading "The Gorgons Gaze" once again, and my imagionation is still running wild, I enjoy all your books. You must be my fav. Author, after all, I tend to read them all. Just to let you know, I so can't wait to get my paws on "Mines of the Minotaur." Thankyou for producing such exellent stories, ^^" I hope you don't mind me asking, but:- - Who is your favourite Character? I love Colin, he really reminds me of a long gone friend! ^^" - What mythical creature would you want as a companion? (I like Rat I think - and Col and Connie of course. I'd be a companion to a water sprite. J)
Cami wrote on 21 September 2008:
man i wish i had this book right now! its so unfair that we in the us cant have these books yet!!!
Miss Clark wrote on 18 September 2008:
I recently finished The Mines of the Minotaur, but will have to wait until November to get my hands on the final installment. I had a few quick questions for which I was hoping you might be able to provide some answers. 1. How do you pronounce Col's name: Cole or Call? 2. Is the ending of the Chimera's Curse....solid? Conclusive? Or does it tend to leave the characters adrift? Anyway, overall, I have enjoyed the first three books and look forward to finishing the quartet soon! Best wishes! (Col is short for Colin - so has the same first syllable sound. And I can't possibly give away the end! J)
Ruhi wrote on 16 September 2008:
Hi Julia! i can't get hold of the books after The Gorgan's gaze cos the library near mine don't have it! i really really really want to read the whole series :[ i am also going to read Dragonfly after i read the other books i've still got bye! :] (Perhaps they can order it in for you - it's worth asking. J)
Sandy wrote on 13 September 2008:
I am beyond anctious to read the third and forth book. If it is anything like the first two, then, i know i will enjoy them with a high result of imagination brought to life. Good work and good job on your books. Please keep writting about those wonderful creatures.
Heather wrote on 31 August 2008:
I made a Wikipedia article for Mines of the Minotaur! It wasn't there at first, but The Gorgon's Gaze and Secret of the Sirens was, which didn't make much sense to me. I also made The Chimera's Curse, but that one isn't that good. Here ya go. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_of_the_minotaur (Thanks for taking the time. J)
conniefan wrote on 14 August 2008:
have just read this book i read it in 2 days. me and my brother hav both read the first 2 im tryin to get him to read this 1 but he wont, even tho he enjoyed the others. these are my favourite books love your no. 1 fan xoxxx
Jenna wrote on 25 July 2008:
WOW these books are SO sweet!!!! i kind of wish it was all real! that would be so awsome!! i can't wait to read the last one. i can never seem to put the books down!!! Are you going to make any more of these books?
Sarah Lee wrote on 25 July 2008:
thank you for the great books they're great Iread the first book and i'm waiting for my library for the rest.
Andrea wrote on 10 July 2008:
hi,i love this books!!i'm spanish,sorry for my english.i'm waiting for the third book in spanish,when i can buy it in spain?? (Hi, I'm not sure; check the publisher's site www.edicionesb.com Julia)
Kady wrote on 07 July 2008:
I just finished the Gorgon's Gaze, I cant wate to read this one! It's such an amazing series!
Bethany wrote on 05 July 2008:
I could not put these books down and was upset when the series finished. I have not been able to stop reading them despite of this. I LOVE THE COMPANIONS QUARTET!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessy wrote on 04 July 2008:
I've been looking for this one because they have numbers one and two in the library but not three and four. Do you know if there's a way to contact the Chicago's Public Library (ya know Chicago, Illinois, USA). The first two books have been great and I wanna know what happens with Kullervo. Great author you are!!! I wish I could be a companion to water giants if anything then because I want there to be nice ones!!! LOL. (Hi, MoM is out in US but only fairly recently so it may be that the library is still processing it. Why not put in a book request? J)
Dante wrote on 25 June 2008:
OMG i love these books! I cant put them down. I love how she ties mythical creatures into the modern world. I only wish that it could continue on forever.
Ben wrote on 22 June 2008:
I read the first two in German. I am ordering the third right now!!!
Amber Harvey wrote on 17 June 2008:
What can i say...... I love these books and i am now reading Mines of the Minotaur. I had never read a book before in my life before you came to my school and read us a chapter...chich i still remember was the chapter when col meets the gorgon, it took me a while to remember which books they were , but after seing Secret of the Sirens at the school libury a few years after...i just had to buy all 4 as i kept getting told off for having the book too long. I love these books so much that i cant put them down...and find myself being told off at school for reading them in lessons. I really dont want to finish them because there so good and i want them to go on forever! After i read the last 2 I think i might just have to read them again! I cant describe how i feel when i read your books....its like watching a film, I can picture it all and i oftern find sanctuary in your books. Thankyou Julia for Giving me an emagination.
Matty Man wrote on 02 June 2008:
Same here Erin, Same here... ... ... WHERE ARE THOSE BOOKS!!!???
Maylantra wrote on 25 May 2008:
The companions quartet is the most excillerating series of books i've ever read. Julia Golding really is the next J.K.Rowling! The story line is interesting but needs a bit of work but the awy she discribes it is ao breath taking, it captures body and soul and your mind earns you to read more! I just adore her books!
tom wrote on 14 May 2008:
tHE BOOKS ARE SO COOL I NEED MORE!
oliver wrote on 06 May 2008:
it's so cool, too bad i cant read the last two of the quartet (If you are in teh US, they're coming out very soon. J)
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