A British writer crafting fantastical tales, this author delves into realms of alchemy, dark elves, and magically tattooed protagonists for young adult audiences. Her work for adults often features formidable heroines and supernatural elements, drawing on a diverse career that fuels her imaginative storytelling. Her unique experiences inform a writing style that is both captivating and action-packed. She brings a sense of wonder and excitement to every narrative.
Alchemist's apprentice Donna Underwood faces an impossible ultimatum from newly-released demons: deliver the Philosopher's Stone or face dire consequences. She must recreate the mythical artifact to prevent the world from descending into a modern Dark Age.
Donna Underwood faces an alchemist tribunal for stealing the elixir of life, but when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse and Donna seeks an audience with Aliette, the Wood Queen, she is offered a deal--if Donna can use her powers to open the door to Faerie and send the wood elves home, Aliette will free her mother from the elven curse that has shattered her mind.
The child of alchemists, Donna Underwood feels cursed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she had for a normal life. When the darkest outcasts of Faerie abduct her best friend, Navin, Donna finally has to accept her role in the centuries-old war between the humans and the fey.