Book Two in the breathtakingly original Deptford Mice trilogy. Audrey and Arthur have escaped the horrors of Jupiter's lair and sought refuge in the countryside with their apparently mad friend Madam Akkikuyu. But once again they are faced with terrifying evil as they become embroiled in a series of horrible murders. As the story unfolds, it transpires that Madam Akkikuyu is not, in fact, mad ...she is haunted by the unquiet spirit of Jupiter, evil lord of the rats ...

 

 

This book features in the following series: Playaway Children, The Deptford Mice, The Deptford Mice Trilogy .

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .

Robin Jarvis started writing in 1988 and quickly became a bestselling author with his Deptford Mice and Whitby Witches series. The Whitby Witches is the book that inspired his latest series, which begins with The Power of Dark. You can find out more at www. robinjarvis. com or follow him on Twitter @robinjarvis1963