Philip Womack

Philip Womack

  • 5 stars across 10 books
Philip Womack is the author of four critically acclaimed novels for children. He reviews for Literary Review, the Guardian, the Spectator, the Times Literary Supplement and the Telegraph. He has written for many national newspapers and magazines, and appeared on radio and television. Prompted by a lifelong passion for Classics, he teaches Latin and Greek. He lives in London with his wife, the architect Tatiana von Preussen, his son and their lurcher.
14th May 2020

The Arrow of Apollo

'There is much to admire in this intriguing, ambitious, immersive book' Literary ReviewThe gods are abandoning the earth... MoreThe Arrow of Apollo

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26th February 2016

The Double Axe

Dark forces are at work in the House of the Double Axe. Stephan, the thirteen-year-old son of King Minos of Crete, stumb... MoreThe Double Axe

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7th May 2015

The Kings Shadow

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9th June 2016

The King's Revenge

Final book in The Darkening Path trilogy, the thrilling culmination of Womack's acclaimed fantasy adventure. The mission... MoreThe King's Revenge

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12th June 2014

The Broken King

The Broken King, the first book in The Darkening Path trilogy, is a thrilling fantasy adventure that takes its cue from ... MoreThe Broken King

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15th February 2008

The Other Book

Over four hundred years ago, a book is buried within the grounds of Oldstone Manor. There it lies, shrouded in a broodin... MoreThe Other Book

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15th March 2010

The Liberators

On his first trip to London to stay with his glamorous aunt and uncle for Christmas, Ivo Moncrieff steps off the train a... MoreThe Liberators

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7th October 2021

Wildlord

A suspenseful teen fantasy about young love, dark mystery and magic ‘Philip Womack is a writer of huge talent’ Daily Te... MoreWildlord

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4th May 2023

Ghostlord

Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week, 21st of May 2023 Books for Keeps Book of the Year 2023 Featured in The Times... MoreGhostlord

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6th November 2025

The Arrow of Apollo

Gods and heroes never truly vanish - they return in stories that refuse to die. The Trojan War may be over, but the wor... MoreThe Arrow of Apollo

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  • The Arrow of Apollo

    The Arrow of Apollo

    by Wasps

    This book was really enjoyable and fun to read.I loved the idea of greek mytholigy and have always been facinated by it. The book is a journey about a...

  • The Double Axe

    The Double Axe

    by TMatt79

    Definitely 5 stars!
    I read this book after reading ‘The Arrow of Apollo’ by Philip Womack and really enjoying it.
    The story is about a 13 year old b...

  • The Arrow of Apollo

    The Arrow of Apollo

    by TMatt79

    I really enjoyed reading this book and thought it was great because I love books about Greek Mythology and mythical creatures.
    It is all about Silviu...

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