Cette série suit un jeune protagoniste sensible, hanté par des cauchemars qui s'avèrent terrifiants de réalité. Poussé par une quête ancrée dans le mystérieux héritage de son père, il plonge dans un monde où créatures légendaires et monstres littéraires prennent vie. Aux côtés d'une bande d'amis excentriques, il se lance dans des aventures palpitantes pour affronter l'obscurité grandissante et découvrir la vérité sur son propre passé. C'est un voyage captivant fait de courage, d'amitié et de confrontation avec les peurs les plus sombres qui se cachent juste au-delà des pages de la fiction.
Set in a dark, atmospheric world, this gripping gothic trilogy introduces readers to a realm where classic literary monsters come to life. The narrative unfolds through the lens of secret societies engaged in a battle between good and evil, blending suspense with rich, intricate storytelling. With its compelling characters and haunting themes, the book promises to captivate those who enjoy a mix of horror and intrigue.
The pulse-pounding second book in a gripping Gothic YA trilogy, featuring monsters from classic literary tales, secret societies and the fight between good and evil. After vanquishing the terrible creature that stalked the aisles of the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edgar Brim and his unusual crew of friends return to their mentor only to discover that he has been brutally murdered by an unknown assailant. The group go into hiding, Edgar desperate to protect his friends and family from what may be a second horrific creature torn from the pages of literature. Meanwhile, Edgar's guardian, Alfred Thorne, forces him to pursue a trade, and so Edgar begins working with his uncle, Doctor Vincent Brim, and a renowned vivisectionist, the brilliant yet mysterious Doctor Godwin. The more time Edgar spends in the company of Godwin, the more he begins to wonder about Godwin's motives. And time is running out for Edgar and his friends. A monstrous creature is chasing them, a beast seemingly impervious to Thorne's weaponry. Can Edgar Brim once again defy the horrors that pursue him, and protect those dearest to his heart?