Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and
secrets to uncover in this follow-up to the Indie Next pick The
Blackthorn Key, which was called a "spectacular debut" by Kirkus
Reviews in a starred review.
The Black Death has returned to London, spreading disease and fear
through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the city's ultimate
doom--until an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually
works. Christopher's Blackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy.
But when an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, Christopher and
his faithful friend Tom are back to hunting down the truth, risking
their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.
And as the sickness strikes close to home, the stakes are higher than
ever before...