Rayleigh Mann and the Quest of Misfits

Perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Amari and the Night Brothers, this middle grade fantasy sequel to Ciannon Smart’s Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters takes Rayleigh and his friends on a thrilling treasure hunt through Below-London to unravel a monstrous mystery.

On the previous All Hallows’ Eve, Rayleigh was just a typical Londoner. Or he thought he was.

Now Rayleigh has embraced his monster heritage, passed all the tests to stay in the secret world of Below-London with the rest of monster society, and even saved his father—the Bogey Mann—from the notorious Illustrious Society.

But his adventures are far from over.

Though Rayleigh is supposed to be staying far away from trouble, it’s found him once again. As strange shadows begin to reach out to him for help and clues begin to fall into place, Rayleigh and his found family of friends are embroiled in a magical mystery to prevent Below-London from falling into chaos—and not the good kind, this time.

Fans of The School for Good and Evil and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky will thrill as they and Rayleigh return to Below-London—soaring across the city, exploring libraries that disregard the rules of space and time, and meeting new friends as they uncover a sinister plot and embark on another unforgettable adventure.

• Perfect for Halloween reading
• Features light scares
• A charming cozy seasonal pick

"A dangerously good time, readers will unlock new fears and new fun with Rayleigh Mann!" - Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

"Plenty of danger and discovery await in this fantastical coming-of-age (or rather, becoming-a-monster) tale that will keep readers wondering, just like Rayleigh, who can be trusted... A page-turner that will draw fans into another exciting quest."  - Kirkus Reviews

“In this action-packed fantasy adventure, Smart (Witches Steeped in Gold) combines organic-feeling descriptions of eerie London streets with Caribbean folklore to craft a world teeming with ghoulish scares and creepy creatures of the night.”

"Smart welcomes every kid who feels a touch monstrous to an underground world where monsters of all types live. What are you ghouls waiting for? Embrace the monster within." - Booklist

Praise for Witches Steeped in Gold: "Aglow with detail, Witches Steeped in Gold is a thundering waterfall of magic, vengeance and intrigue. Smart spirits the reader straight to the heart of a vivid and perilous world, where power rests in the hands of women and fate turns on the bonds they break and forge." - Samantha Shannon, New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BONE SEASON & THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

“A bloody and deadly delight, Witches Steeped In Gold puts power into the hands of Black girls — the true, beating heart of magic!” - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series

“This delightfully delicious tale of witches and magical intrigue will have you reading late into the night.” - Rena Barron, author of Kingdom of Souls

“Readers, prepare to want to stay in the company of Rayleigh Mann forever. This enchanting world will grab hold and never let go. You’ll never think of monsters the same way again. Triumphant!”  - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers

“A richly realized tale.” - Kirkus Reviews

“The diversity of monsters from various cultures present in the story is refreshing… Fantastic, frightful fun.” - Kirkus Reviews