The Devils Lair (The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 9)

The grand finale of The Gryphon Chronicles...

NY Times Bestselling Author E.G. Foley brews up a magical potion for fantasy readers of all ages!

Take a dash of Harry Potter and a splash of Oliver Twist, add a pinch of steampunk and a sprinkle of Victorian fairy lore, and what do you get? The Gryphon Chronicles! A rollicking fantasy adventure series that's as much fun for grownups as it is for kids.

One Night. One Mission. One Destiny.

In a world plunged into chaos by dark magic and monstrous creatures, destiny awaits Jake Everton in the scorched sands of Karakum, where the Black Fortress, stronghold of the Dark Druids, looms over a fiery crater, holding captive countless agents of the Order - including Jake's own parents. If they're still alive.

Once an orphaned street urchin, now a brave thirteen-year-old warrior with incredible powers, Jake must venture into the heart of darkness to save them. With his fearless Gryphon and his loyal band of friends (who refuse to be left behind!), the bold young adventurers will face monstrous trials and magical mayhem.

In this pulse-pounding installment of The Gryphon Chronicles, secrets will be revealed, courage will be tested, and sacrifices will be made. The path is fraught with peril, but Jake must break the power of the sorcerer-king and will stop at nothing to reunite his family.

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will keep young and old alike on the edge of their seats. Will Jake and his friends triumph over evil? Or will the desert's flames consume everything they hold dear?

Join Jake on his most thrilling quest yet - for time is running out, and the battle for everything begins now.

The Gryphon Chronicles Series:
1) THE LOST HEIR
2) JAKE & THE GIANT
3) THE DARK PORTAL
3.5) THE GINGERBREAD WARS
4) RISE OF ALLIES
5) SECRETS OF THE DEEP
6) THE BLACK FORTRESS
7) THE DRAGON LORD
8) THE SORCERER'S ARMY
9) THE DEVIL'S LAIR

E.G. FOLEY is the pen name of a husband-and-wife writing duo. He's the "E" (Eric), a former chiropractor turned middle-school teacher - now full-time author. Eric first got the creative writing bug at the age of seven and hasn't stopped scribbling down stories since. She's the "G" (Gael), a New York Times, USA Today, & Publisher's Weekly bestselling author. Writing for adults as Gaelen Foley, Gael's award-winning novels from Big 5 publishers have hit all the major bestseller lists, been translated into 20+ languages, and sold millions of copies worldwide. Together, they are the authors of the pulse-pounding middle grade fantasy series, The Gryphon Chronicles, about a twelve-year-old orphan living on the streets of Victorian London, who discovers he is the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. Come and join the adventure today!