Author(s): Angie Sage IIllustrated by Mark Zug

Series - children

The second book in the fast-paced Septimus Heap series, featuring cunning, deception, quirky characters, clever charms and lots of humour.

The evil Necromancer DomDaniel has been disposed of, but something Darke is stirring. A Shadow pursues ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand around, following her every move, growing stronger every day. Septimus senses something sinister is afoot, but before he can act, Jenna is snatched - taken by the most unlikely kidnapper. Septimus must rescue his sister but does not, at first, realise what he will be facing. First published 2006.