by Brandon Mull
First published 2010
The ancient demon prison Zzyzx holds the most dangerous servants of darkness. Now the Sphinx is close to unlocking its seals. Kendra, Seth, and the Knights of the Dawn race across the globe, confronting exotic perils to safeguard the five artifacts before the Sphinx can use them to unleash unimaginable evil.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Zzyzx
Period: ancient
593 pages · Hardcover · Shadow Mountain