The Code Keeper: Fragments of Alchemy Book 1

For fourteen years, Thea Presten has lived on a secluded ranch with only her parents and the animals for company.

Then the White Walls fall.

Suddenly, Thea discovers that magic is real.

Beneath Bergen, Norway, hidden from the eyes of ordinary people, lies Blackthorn and Burtree—the legendary halls of Alchemy. There, Alchemists command the forces of nature, create extraordinary Chimaeras, and guard secrets that have been hidden from the world for centuries.

But Thea is different.

While other Alchemists need Symbols, Code Words, and Components to perform Conversions, Thea has been doing impossible things her entire life. Things that should not be possible.

As she begins her training and uncovers the truth about the mysterious Code Keeper, Thea realizes that her life has been shaped by secrets she was never meant to know. Powerful factions are preparing for war. Shadow Alchemists are searching for forbidden knowledge. And everyone seems to believe that Thea is important.

Nobody will tell her why she’s different.

With a winged horse Chimaera at her side and a world of wonder opening before her, Thea sets out to uncover the truth about her powers.

But some secrets have the power to change the world—and Thea is about to uncover one of the greatest secrets of all.

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Reader reviews for the Code Keeper:

“The best bits of Harry Potter and His Dark Materials grafted onto a painstakingly conceived magic system.”

“Packed with suspense, adventures and great friendships.”

“This work gives you the feeling of Harry Potter but with its own plot and twists.”

“This book makes me wish that Alchemy really exists so I could have my own Chimaera and cook my food with an Alchemy Conversion.”

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This book won several awards on Wattpad, including the Ambys and the Wattys Shortlist. It is still on Wattpad if you would like to listen to it with text to speech. This book contains exclusive scenes not found on Wattpad. Just go to Wattpad.com/acsutliff

 🏆 2021 Wattys Shortlist 🏆

🏆 2023 Ambys Top Pick Winner 🏆

🥇 2023 NanoWatt Winner 🥇

🥇 First Place in the Creative Awards 🥇

🎖️Featured on Wattpad Fantasy's List for Young Adult Fantasy 🔖

💎 Featured on Undiscovered Fantasy Gems 💎