27th book from New York Times bestselling author ~ WINNER: Literary Titan Book Award for Children's Fiction ~ WINNER: Indie Reader Discovery Award for Children's Fiction ~ RECIPIENT: Reader's Favorite FIVE-Star Review THEY'RE IN THE SHADOWS . . . WAITING! Last summer, Cameron defeated the Demon Lord, Malphas, and saved New Orleans, maybe the world. He assumed the Agarthan nightmare was over and looked forward to a fun summer at Camp Pontchartrain without any terror-filled adventures or evil monsters. Cameron will soon learn the reality of what's about to crash down upon him with sharp claws and pointed teeth. Shadow-wraiths escaped their planet, Agartha, and came to Earth searching for Cameron Poole, the Hero of Pontchartrain. He's a critical part of the monster's evil plan, and when they abduct one of Cameron's childhood friends, he'll have no choice but to stand up to his anxiety and fight. Get ready for more spine-tingling battles against the monsters of Agartha as Cameron and his friends learn to use their Earth-magic in defense of the world they love. But when someone close to Cameron perishes, he'll be tested to his limits. Can he confront his anxiety, his Beast, while at the same time choosing who will live and who will suffer a fate worse than death? Strap in and get ready for some laughter, excitement, and tears.