During wartime, the Carver family relocates from the capital to a small coastal village where they’ve bought a new home, only to be greeted by strange happenings from the moment they arrive. The spirit of Jacob, the previous owner’s son who drowned, seems to linger in the house. With the help of their new friend Roland, Max & Alicia Carver begin to investigate Jacob’s death and discover the sinister Prince of Mist, a mysterious figure who has returned to settle an old debt. Together, the 3 friends are swept into an adventure filled with sunken ships & an enchanted stone garden, one that will change their lives forever.
Man, this got me with the creepiness. The audiobook is truly a production, with music from the author playing in the background while the narrator read. I was by myself on a work trip, listening before bed, and I had to switch to another audiobook b/c I was getting a little freaked out. I feel like the music really added to the experience, and for a 5 hour audiobook, it was a fast paced story. Might look into the rest of the trilogy.