The Alchemist’s Codex (paperback pre-order)

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Be one of the first to read The Alchemist’s Codex in paperback by pre-ordering your copy now. As soon as the book is ready, yours will be printed and delivered straight to you — often days or even weeks before it reaches the other stores. Please note that this is a pre-order: you’ll pay today and receive your copy the moment it’s released.

The Alchemist’s Codex is the eighth book in the Eden Black Archaeological Thriller series. I’m hard at work on it right now, with release planned for October 2026 — and this time, Eden’s adventure takes her to France.

What if the fire at Notre-Dame wasn’t an accident? What if it was a ploy — a way to reach something that had lain hidden beneath the cathedral for hundreds of years? That’s where Eden’s trail begins: in the shadow of Notre-Dame, chasing a secret someone was willing to burn a cathedral to find.

From there it winds through Renaissance châteaux and down into the Pyrénées, as Eden and her crew pursue the ghost of Fulcanelli — the master alchemist who vanished without a trace, leaving behind only whispers of a lost codex. But they’re not the only ones on the hunt. The man on the other side of the trail has reasons of his own — reasons that run a great deal deeper than gold. Some say Fulcanelli cracked the oldest secret of all, and Eden’s about to discover whether the legend is worth dying for.

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Please be aware, I can’t compete with big stores when it comes to printing and shipping times. Your order may have to be printed once the order is placed. Including shipping, and depending on where you are in the world, it can take a couple of weeks. These books aren’t quick, but they sure are beautiful!
Import taxes. Please be aware that you may have to pay a customs charge from your country when receiving parcels from me here in the UK. I know, it’s annoying for us all. The courier will email you about this, so please make sure your email address is filled in correctly when ordering and check your junk folder regularly. I know, it’s a pain. Ultimately, this is your responsibility, as they won’t even let me know the problem. If you’re unsure, please check before ordering.
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