The 5th book in this series, and we've reached the penultimate volume in the adventure. Sophie and Josh, the twins of prophecy, have been divided, and the end has begun Winner of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award, 2012The Newman twins have finally been divided. The end is near. In San Francisco, Josh has chosen a side - and he will not stand with his sister, Sophie, or the Alchemyst, Nicholas Flamel. He has chosen to fight along side John Dee and the mysterious Virginia Dare.