A New York Times Bestseller! By the author of The Mysterious
Benedict Society, this heart-pounding mystery adventure is laced with
magic and humor.
When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch with a secret
power, his life takes an intriguing turn. As one secret leads to
another, Reuben finds himself torn between his honest nature and the
lure to be a hero.
Now he is on a dangerous adventure--full of curious characters,
treacherous traps, and hairsbreadth escapes--as he races to solve the
mystery before it is too late. With fearless Penny, mighty Jack, and the
wise Mrs. Genevieve on his side, can Reuben outwit a sly villain called
The Smoke and save the city from a terrible fate?
In this ingeniously crafted novel, acclaimed author Trenton Lee Stewart
invites readers to join the adventure, decipher the clues, and ask
themselves the question: Is knowing a secret a gift or a curse?