'Wormwood...the bright star shall fall from the sky...and many will die from its bitterness.'

It is London, 1756. In his Bloomsbury attic sits Dr Sabian Blake - astronomer, scientist, and master of the Cabala. Dr Blake is in possession of the Nemorensis, an ancient leather-bound book that holds the secrets of the universe. Scribbled into one of its margins is a mysterious prophesy, and deciphering it could prove the key to saving London from a catastrophic fate. But there are others interested in the Nemorensis too, for more sinister reasons...

This tale of sorcery, treachery, intrigue and supernatural strife from the author of the international bestseller Shadowmancer is set against a rich historical backdrop and will enthrall readers to the very last page.

 
I saw the author interviewed a while back, and he struck me as the kind of man who'd create wonderful stories. I bought Shadowmancer, and hope to read it and Wormwood soon. I hope I'm proved right about Taylor.