First published 2016
Thirteen-year-old Alcatraz Smedry embarks on a perilous quest to the Great Library of Alexandria. His mission: rescue his father and grandfather from the clutches of the Curators, undead bibliophiles who steal souls. But the Curators are not Alcatraz's only foes - he must also confront the Scrivener's Bones, a ruthless part-human, part-machine mercenary. With time running out and the stakes impossibly high, can Alcatraz outwit these formidable enemies and save his family?
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
368 pages · Paperback