Someone is out to steal your soul.

Sebastian, the alchemist's son, must face new evil. An old enemy, a magician whose power lies in stealing souls, has reappeared in a new and cunning disguise. He is using an ancient spell book to bring about a terror beyond imagining.

Once again, Pip and Tim brave sorcery and danger to help Sebastian as he pursues his enemies through the centuries.

This is the second book about the alchemist's son.