A stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventure for fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, from bestselling and award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. and "A beautifully written book, bristling with magic, set in an ancient London filled with dragons, ghosts, water spirits, and a mysterious, creeping sleeping-sickness that must be fought by the brave young heroes. I loved it. and " Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate and u0026 author of How to Train Your Dragon.Step into a London lit up by the Elemental the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound Magogs.Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives - are back to solve another mystery on the streets of eighteenth century London. An orchestra explodes in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and suddenly the music of London disappears... and a terrifying monster stirs off the Greenwich peninsular, threatening to trample London underfoot.The detectives must track down the thief behind the music's disappearance - via the Whispering Gallery of St Paul's Cathedral, a Windmill-with-teeth on the Isle of Dogs and the dark streets of Soho... where a shadowy villain and his mechanical animal spies live.Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a new generation. A London where magic sparks just beneath the surface - this book is set to ignite young imaginations. The second book in a major new series. MORE PRAISE FOR ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES and "I loved reading about a re-imagining of London with so much invention and energy. The world-building is well...out of this world. Patrice Lawrence is amongst the greatest voices for young people writing today. I'm honoured to be a peer of hers. and " - Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors and "BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently into a thrilling, magical adventure and " - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with the Chicken Legs and "A fantastic adventure, packed with rich world building and stunning elemental magic. and " - Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart and "Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking fantasy. Clever, inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn characters and a breathless plot. I want to read more! and " - Bali Rai, author of Mohinder's War and "The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring magical adventure... Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of building an imaginative and creative mythology which lurks just under the city streets. and " Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom and "The Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventive and immersive fantasy adventure. and " - L. Norry, author of Son of the Circus