Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow

“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review)

New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life.

Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures.

Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth.

As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner.

• A Magical House: Blackford House should be a dream home for Lucy and Oliver, but a terrible curse turns it into an ever-changing, inescapable labyrinth.
• Found Family: The Tinker siblings must join forces with their new rivals, the Kojima twins, if any of them hope to survive the house’s transformation.
• A Spooky Mystery: To save their home, the children must uncover the secrets of an ancient alchemist’s curse before it’s too late.
• Labyrinths and Monsters: With their clockwork animal friends trapped, the children must navigate the maze and face a terrifying new monster that stalks the halls.

“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery. A well-crafted story that should be a hit with readers who enjoy a a good scare.” - School Library Journal

“Will more than satisfy readers in search of a pleasantly scary read.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A well-wound tale of good versus evil.” - Kirkus Reviews

"Filled with clever, magical, and instantly likable characters, Funaro’s excellent, fast-paced, and twisty mystery—packed with suspense, facts, magic, and an incredible, deeply thought-out world—will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next chapter.” - Booklist