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Synopsis
After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs a good Listener for a tough assignment. Penelope Fittes, the leader of the giant Fittes Agency wants them--and only them--to locate and remove the Source for the legendary Brixton Cannibal. They succeed in their very dangerous task, but tensions remain high between Lucy and the other agents. Even the skull in the jar talks to her like a jilted lover. What will it take to reunite the team? Black marketeers, an informant ghost, a Spirit Cape that transports the wearer, and mysteries involving Steve Rotwell and Penelope Fittes just may do the trick. But, in a shocking cliffhanger ending, the team learns that someone has been manipulating them all along. . . .
Is The Creeping Shadow appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This paranormal adventure features ghost hunting teens facing dangerous supernatural threats. Contains moderate violence and horror elements including ghosts, death, and perilous supernatural encounters, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the exciting ghost-hunting missions, team dynamics, and shocking mysteries involving supernatural threats and conspiracies.