Grimoire Series by Brad Strickland

The trip to London was supposed to be for a simple reading of the will of some distant relative. Instead, things have gone terribly wrong. Jarvey Midion’s parents are nowhere to be found, and he is suddenly in the middle of a mystery—a mystery involving the Grimoire, a magical book that has the power to transport people through time. When Jarvey gets too close to the ominous tome, he is instantly transported to Lunnon, a city that is not quite of the past, but definitely not of the present day... moreThe trip to London was supposed to be for a simple reading of the will of some distant relative. Instead, things have gone terribly wrong. Jarvey Midion’s parents are nowhere to be found, and he is suddenly in the middle of a mystery—a mystery involving the Grimoire, a magical book that has the power to transport people through time. When Jarvey gets too close to the ominous tome, he is instantly transported to Lunnon, a city that is not quite of the past, but definitely not of the present day.There Jarvey must team up with the Free Folk, a ragtag gang of orphan kids who run wild on the streets. One of them wants to help him use the Grimoire to get back to his own time. But can he trust her? The popular author of several books in the John Bellairs mystery series, Brad Strickland offers a tale of atmospheric suspense with a strong dose of magic. The Curse of the Midions is the first book of an exciting new trilogy. less

Jarvey Midion is lost within the pages of the Grimoire, a mysterious book that allows its masters to conjure up new and ghostly worlds seemingly without end. Jarvey and his friend Betsy’s mission? To continue navigating through this ancient tome and figure out its secrets. But every time it seems as if they are getting closer to an answer, Jarvey’s nightmares serve up another bout of confusion... moreJarvey Midion is lost within the pages of the Grimoire, a mysterious book that allows its masters to conjure up new and ghostly worlds seemingly without end. Jarvey and his friend Betsy’s mission? To continue navigating through this ancient tome and figure out its secrets. But every time it seems as if they are getting closer to an answer, Jarvey’s nightmares serve up another bout of confusion. How can Jarvey fight an evil that he hasn’t even begun to comprehend? And worse, what if he can’t resist the temptations of the powerful book? The second installment in the suspenseful trilogy by Brad Strickland, Tracked by Terror continues the fast-paced and thrilling story of this puzzling book and the family that is imprisoned within its pages. less