The Shadow Arts

The thrilling sequel to Monstrous Devices Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meets Raiders of the Lost Ark adventure of epic proportions!\r\nA few months ago, Alexs world changed -forever.\r\nNow, just when it seems life is almost getting back to normal, Alexs grandfather crashes back into the picture with grave news- their friend Harry has fallen into the clutches of a familiar foe, and the old man needs Alexs help to rescue him.\r\nThis time, the duos desperate dash across Europe leads from Paris deep into Germanys foreboding Black Forest, as they chase down the mystery Harry had been investigating when he disappeared. A series of art thefts has made headlines across the continent, but the thieves are after more than priceless paintings. In the wrong hands, these stolen artefacts could unlock an ancient secret bigger than anything Alex ever dreamed of. If they cant solve the riddle in time, innocent lives and even history itself could be at stake.