by Alex Aster
First published 2021
Buried beneath the sands, the legendary Forgotten City awaits. When a young archaeologist unearths an artifact that unlocks its doors, she unwittingly awakens an ancient evil. Now, she must race against time to uncover the city's darkest mysteries and stop a powerful curse before it consumes her and everyone she loves. With deadly traps and a relentless supernatural force hunting her at every turn, she'll need all her wits and courage to survive.
Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, fantasy, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: ancient-evil, race-against-time
Setting: Emblem Island
336 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Young Readers