The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Very Brief Series Summary of the first 5 books
Two teenage twins, Josh and Sophie, are spending their summer working in San Francisco when they are caught in a battle between two immortals, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee. The story moves at a fast pace as Josh and Sophie are taken with Nicolas to Paris and beyond to escape and ultimately confront “the forces of evil.”
Nicolas believes Josh and Sophie are the twins described by a prophecy that foretells that they will save the world… or destroy it. The twins are swept into the battle as they travel from one country - and one dimension - to another. They meet vampires and witches and gargoyles and all manner of mythical beasts and Gods of legend in their efforts to find out about their destiny.

My Two Cents
These books have been very quick, wildy entertaining reads. The first book, The Alchemyst, was not as good, probably since it was the "set up book," but the others have since picked up the pace. It is difficult to review them separately, for each book doesn't really seem to be a book but rather another chapter of this ongoing story. There is no way you could pick up one of the books in the middle of this series and have any idea at all about what is going on. If you plan to take on the story, start at the beginning. You know what they say - in for a penny, in for a pound...

It is very cool to see who the author brings in as "immortal" characters from history and how he creates their personalities as if he himself knew them. But, I do have to say this latest book has started to get even a little too freaky for me. I am all for imagination but this is starting to take it a little far over the edge. But no doubt I will finish the series - because the ending of the latest book, The Warlock, surprised even me! I am glad the next book will wrap up the story, it would be in danger of jumping the shark if it didn't.

I will label this series under "Max" but fair warning - even though I am for the most part enjoying it, he hasn't really taken to this series.