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 Labyrinth: Blackford House is more than a home—it’s a magical being. But when a curse takes hold, its curious rooms transform into an ever-changing, dangerous labyrinth that hunts the children inside. Talking Animal Friends: The beloved clock animals are back, but they’ll need all their courage to help Lucy and Oliver navigate the twisting corridors and face a terrifying new threat. Rivals to Allies: The Tinker siblings must join forces with their supposed rivals, the mysterious Kojima twins, to solve the mystery of the house’s curse before they are all trapped forever. A Spine-Tingling Adventure: Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasy filled with secrets, monsters, and magic, where two sets of siblings must learn to trust each other to survive.