Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this follow-up to the Indie Next pick u003ciu003eThe Blackthorn Keyu003c/iu003e, which was called a spectacular debut by u003ciu003eKirkus Reviewsu003c/iu003e in a starred review.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThe Black Death has returned to London, spreading disease and fear through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the citys ultimate doomuntil an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Christophers Blackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. But when an assassin threatens the apothecarys life, Christopher and his faithful friend Tom are back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.u003cbru003e u003cbru003eAnd as the sickness strikes close to home, the stakes are higher than ever before
