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Nick Whitaker has spent his whole life shadowed by magic and the lingering threat of demons. With his brother Alan caught up in a deadly bargain while helping new friends Jamie and Mae, Nick’s fierce determination turns into a desperate quest. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a devastating secret that could endanger everyone he loves. In a world where powers are both a gift and a curse, family bonds and one boy’s courage become the only hope to outwit the darkness threatening to overtake their world.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sarah Rees Brennan
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