Edgar's worst nightmare has come true. The Witch of Thaxos is back, and she's one of the few people with the power to truly bring him down. She's ready to help those who are in need, but first she demands something in return. As Kate tries to work out what Edgar's after, she makes a startling discovery of her own. Dark secrets are straining to return to the surface, threatening to bring the entire island down. As if that wasn't enough, the Witch of Thaxos isn't the only old face making an appearance. A boat has arrived in the port town, carrying a dangerous passenger. This is the fifth book in the long-running Dead Souls saga. Each book ends with a cliffhanger, and readers are advised to start at the beginning. This is the 2022 edition of the original 2014 book.