This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

Kenneth Oppel

Aug 2011 · Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein Book 1 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Included in this edition of This Dark Endeavor, enjoy a free edition of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein.

The purest intentions can stir up the darkest obsessions.

In this prequel to Mary Shelley’s gothic classic, Frankenstein, 16-year-old Victor Frankenstein begins a dark journey that will change his life forever. Victor’s twin, Konrad, has fallen ill, and no doctor is able to cure him. Unwilling give up on his brother, Victor, his beautiful cousin Elizabeth, and best friend Henry begin a treacherous search for the ingredients to create the forbidden Elixir of Life.

Impossible odds, dangerous alchemy, and a bitter love triangle threaten their quest at every turn.

Victor knows he must not fail. But his success depends on how far he is willing to push the boundaries of nature, science and, love -- and how much he is willing to sacrifice.

Ratings and reviews

I don't remember exactly everything that happens, but I certainly remember feeling that empty sensation once I finished it (I read it in middle school lawl). :D I'm certainly going to buy it so that I can read it again; 100% recommend.

Loved this book! I couldn't image such a prequel to a cult classic. Kenneth Oppel's take on Victor's teen years creates the perfect back story for what's to come! Can't wait for book three!

I love how The story goes it starts with action then it stops then it reveals hurtful secrets to victor amazing Ending

About the author

Kenneth Oppel is the author of numerous books for young readers. His award-winning Silverwing trilogy has sold over a million copies worldwide and been adapted as an animated TV series and stage play. Airborn won a Michael L. Printz Honor Book Award and the Canadian Governor General’s Literary Award for children’s literature; its sequel, Skybreaker, was a New York Times bestseller and was named Children’s Novel of the Year by the London Times. He is also the author of Half Brother, This Dark Endeavor, Such Wicked Intent, and The Boundless. Born on Canada’s Vancouver Island, he has lived in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada; in England and Ireland; and now resides in Toronto with his wife and children. Visit him at KennethOppel.ca.