The Whispering Skull

The Whispering Skull

by Jonathan Stroud

4.3
Published2014
Language en

Synopsis

London's most unconventional psychic detection agency, Lockwood & Co., finds itself entangled in a new, chilling mystery. Lucy Carlyle and George Cubbins are preoccupied by the enigma of the whispering skull trapped within their ghost jar, while Anthony Lockwood, ever the thrill-seeker, yearns for a challenging case. Their wish is granted when they're summoned to Kensal Green Cemetery to investigate spectral disturbances surrounding the grave of a notorious Victorian doctor. What begins as a routine containment mission quickly spirals out of control. A potent phantom is inadvertently unleashed, and a dangerous relic is stolen directly from the coffin. Lockwood & Co. must embark on a desperate race against time to recover the artifact before its formidable power can wreak havoc. Competing against their arrogant rivals from the Fittes agency, and with the skull in their jar growing increasingly agitated, the team faces spectral threats and escalating tensions in this humorous yet terrifying installment.

Critical Reception

"Jonathan Stroud's 'The Whispering Skull' continues to solidify the Lockwood & Co. series' reputation as a critically acclaimed and beloved fixture in contemporary young adult fantasy."

Adaptations

Netflix series (Lockwood & Co.)

Metadata

ISBN:9781448158706
Pages:499
Age Rating:All Ages

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