First published 2009
Alfred Kropp has already recovered Excalibur and vanquished King Paimon, one of the most dangerous demons released when thieves stole the Seals of Solomon. Now someone wants Alfred dead. Worse, the very organization sworn to protect him has turned against him. OIPEP plans to transform Alfred into a weapon for building a superhuman army. Alfred must fight off assassins while navigating a web of deception. The people he trusted most now see him as a tool rather than a person. As enemies close in from all sides, Alfred discovers the true extent of OIPEP's schemes. He faces impossible choices between survival and loyalty. The boy who once wielded the legendary sword must now battle forces that want to remake him into something he never chose to become. Alfred's greatest challenge is not just staying alive, but holding onto his humanity when everyone around him has their own agenda.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, thriller, action
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: OIPEP
304 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bloomsbury USA Childrens