First published 2015
Finn Whitman receives a cryptic message at a Disney convention that turns deadly. His four friends from the Kingdom Keepers dismiss the warning, but Finn believes the threat is real. He begins prowling Disneyland after hours, breaking into restricted areas to solve an elaborate riddle. Meanwhile, sisters Jessica and Amanda enter Disney's School of Imagineering, housed in a hotel that mirrors the Tower of Terror. The school forbids students from exploring certain floors, but the sisters venture into these dangerous zones to assist Finn. As Finn unravels each clue, more mysteries emerge. Disney attractions spring to life with menacing characters that should not exist. The hotel conceals secrets that powerful forces want buried. Finn realizes he cannot solve this puzzle alone. Only Jessica and Amanda possess the skills to help him understand what the message truly means. The Kingdom Keepers must confront an evil that refuses to stay defeated and face a hidden world that threatens their very existence.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Disneyland, Disney's School of Imagineering, Tower of Terror
Period: contemporary
344 pages · Hardcover · Disney-Hyperion