Evenfall: The Golden Linnet was the number one bestselling children’s debut fiction book and the number one bestselling children’s hardback fiction book!

13-year-old Sam is now the Tempest – head of the secret, ancient Order of the Evening that protects the world from evil. But his work has just begun …

Sam’s nemesis – a madman with the terrifying power to slice through portals of time – is on a mission to destroy the world and Sam and his friends are the only ones can who stop him. This deadly game of cat-and-mouse will take them to the very ends of the earth. And not everyone will survive …

Praise for the Evenfall series:

‘A Da Vinci Code for kids’

– Richard Osman, bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club

'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!’ – Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale

‘Fast-paced, filmic and folkloric … a thrilling epic of good against evil’

Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of I Am Rebel, Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Year’

‘A fantastic action-packed adventure, with a highly original and intriguing mythology. Exploring themes of friendship, storytelling and music, Sam and his friends will take you on a journey you’ll never forget. Utterly absorbing.’

– M. G. Leonard, bestselling author of Beetleboy and the Adventures on Trains series.

"An exciting new adventure with a comfortingly classic feel, you'll be enthralled, entertained and enchanted.”

– Maz Evans – bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out?

"A fast-paced adventure that will delight young readers after twists, turns and thrills.’

– Anna James – New York Times bestselling author

*Evenfall: The Golden Linnet reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children’s chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024

About the Author

Growing up in the North-East of England and now himself the father of four boys, Alexander Armstrong knows all about the power and the joy of sharing stories. His debut novel for children, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, is inspired by his childhood and the mystical history of the ancient North. It’s a story that has lived in his head for many years and he is delighted finally to share it with you. And to get the space back.