{"product_id":"archibald-lox-and-the-pick-of-loxes-archibald-lox-series-book-8-9798828151349","title":"Archibald Lox and the Pick of Loxes: Archibald Lox series, book 8","description":"When Archie finds himself trapped in a claustrophobic zone from which there seems to be no escape, he's thrown a lifeline by the most unlikely of allies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA showdown with a troubled royal ends in chaos and betrayal, and Archie is abducted and imprisoned in a cold, forgotten area of the Merge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a collection of fellow locksmiths, Archie is set to work on an apparently unpickable lock, but if he manages to do what no other Lox has achieved, he might also seal his doom... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBook eight of the \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e series by \u003cb\u003eDarren Shan\u003c\/b\u003e, the New York Times bestselling author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCirque Du Freak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord Loss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the second of three books in \u003cb\u003eVOLUME THREE\u003c\/b\u003e - the final volume - of the series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eARCHIBALD LOX AND THE PICK OF LOXES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chock full of action, tension, mystery and some dark, sobering moments, this is a worthy addition to what has shaped up to be a fantastic series.\" \u003cb\u003eRachel Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eShadow-Stained\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yet another great \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e book... lots of twists, turns and tension.\" \u003cb\u003eT. 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A soon-to-be fantasy classic.\" \u003cb\u003eThe US Review of Books\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox: The Missing Princess\u003c\/i\u003e is fantasy, mystery, and a coming of age story all in one. It's a gripping saga that will be appreciated not just by young adult audiences, but by adults who enjoy other strong YA authors who create fantasy worlds appealing to young and old alike.\" \u003cb\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A perfect middle grade book. I couldn't put it down and read it in almost one sitting. 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