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Rook

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Description

This standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and--of course--a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem.

Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the Sight--and all the chaos that comes with seeing the essential truth of everything, every human, fairy, werewolf, enchanted slip of paper, and municipal building, at all times--is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she should be able to solve crimes and help New Fiddleham, New England find calm in its supernatural chaos.

The only problem? She has no idea what she's doing.

And New Fiddleham isn't waiting for Abigail to be ready. Local witches and other magical beings are going missing, as tensions between human and supernatural residents curdle into a hatred that could tear the city apart. Abigail's fiance, Charlie, works alongside her to unravel the magical disappearances, but as a shapeshifter, he's under threat as well. Then Abigail's parents appear, ready to take her back to England and marry her off to someone she's never met. Abigail has no choice but to follow her Sight, her instincts, and any clues she can find to track a culprit who is trying to destroy everything she holds dear.

Product Details

PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publish DateAugust 22, 2023
Pages368
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781643752402
Dimensions8.4 X 5.7 X 1.4 inches | 1.0 pounds

About the Author

William Ritter is an Oregon author and educator. He is the proud father of the two bravest boys in the Wild Wood, and husband to the indomitable Queen of the Deep Dark.The Oddmireis Ritter's first series for middle-grade readers. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Jackaby series for young adult readers. Visit him online at rwillritter.wordpress.com and find him on Twitter: @Willothewords.

Reviews

"A fun, supernatural and historical mystery."--Youth Services Book Review
"Well done, and will help new readers find this series in all its amazingness."--YABC
"Expertly blends witty banter, sympathetic, struggling characters, descriptive worldbuilding, and sometimes-gory supernatural crimes with all-too-believable motives. Quick-moving action and creative supernatural elements will hold readers' attention.... Lively supernatural investigations with humor and heart."--Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Jackaby Series:
"Fast-paced and full of intrigue."--EW.com
"Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer." --Chicago Tribune
"We honestly couldn't put it down."--Nerdist.com
"With tension as taut as a high wire, this series blends laugh-out-loud humor and ghastly horror with supernatural skill . . . Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Grimm and Sherlock Holmes."--Justine Magazine

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