First published 2005
Sent to live with a foster family in a secluded Yorkshire village, 14-year-old Matt discovers the locals are part of a sinister occult conspiracy. As he digs deeper, Matt realizes an ancient evil lurks at the heart of the village, and he alone can stop its release. With time running out, Matt must navigate a web of dark magic, powerful cults, and deadly secrets to save the world from a hellish fate.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, horror
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, web-of-secrets
Setting: England, Yorkshire (England)
254 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press