Lyra discovers a request from a witch's demon for an escort to the home of alchemist Sebastian Makepeace is not as straightforward as it appears. Includes maps, brochures, postcards, and other clues.
In London in 1881, twenty-four-year-old Sally finds her young daughter and her possessions assailed by an unknown enemy, while a shadowy figure known as the Tzaddik involves her in his plot to defraud and exploit the hordes of Jewish immigrants pouring into the country.
Shane does not like the new man his mother is dating and tries to convince her he is a criminal, but when his mother doesn't believe him, Shane sets out to prove to her that the man is dangerous.
When Kiana witnesses a shooting in her neighborhood, she believes telling the truth will help a friend who is involved, but her actions may put her in danger.
Clint Asuna, a junior at Grissom High School, befriends a beautiful girl who was hiding behind his truck, but he soon finds out that there is more to the story she is telling him.
When Oscar's English teacher, Mr. Meeker, is attacked in the school parking lot, everyone believes Oscar is responsible, forcing Oscar to track down the real assaulter and clear his name.
David must find a way to handle the secret he has learned about his stepfather and his younger brother's death when he becomes the prime suspect in his stepfather's murder.
