Will and his friends must save their town again—this time from the undead.
After stopping Ozzie the witch’s last two attempts to bring her dead wizard boyfriend back to life, Will Hunter, Ivy Cross, and her adopted brother, Linus, promised not to interfere anymore upon threat of death. Plus, Will has other things to worry about: His recently divorced mother is struggling to pay the bills, and his poverty makes him the target of bullying. So when a mysterious man starts awakening the dead, Will wants nothing to do with it. After receiving a dire warning from a mystical fox, the trio realize that they must enter an underground maze and try to stop the zombies. With the help of some old allies and a new friend, they uncover the town’s secret connection to Norse mythology and the terrifying reason for the labyrinth’s existence. They encounter more monsters and fight the undead in an effort to stop Ozzie. But saving the world is difficult, especially when Will feels powerless even to help his mom and himself. Full of new puzzles, ciphers, and codes, Ogle’s mysterious, humorous, and captivating tale of friendship, family, and bravery centers a multiracial cast. Letters from narrator Adam Monster offer humorous, well-timed commentary addressed directly to readers.
Interactive and funny; a fitting third installment for this supernatural series.
(Fantasy. 8-12)