Grip of the Shadow Plague

That same summer, Kendra joins the Knights of the Dawn and heads with Warren to Lost Mesa in Arizona to recover an artifact. Several Knights die, and she learns Patton Burgess already hid it at Fablehaven. Back home, a plague turns light creatures dark. The brownies overrun the house, and the grandparents, Warren, Dale, Tanu and Coulter become shadows only Seth can see. Seth finds the Chronometer and brings Patton forward from the past for three days. The culprit is Ephira, a fallen hamadryad allied with the demon Kurisock. The Fairy Queen makes a stone that can stop the plague. Lena, who became human again for Patton, sacrifices herself to destroy Kurisock, Ephira and the plague. At the end, Dougan confirms the Sphinx is a traitor.

1. Behind the scenesNYT top ten

   With this third book, Fablehaven made the top ten of the New York Times best-selling children's series list.

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2. Behind the scenesSame summer

   The story takes place the same summer as Rise of the Evening Star. It's the first time the saga leaves Fablehaven for another preserve, Lost Mesa in Arizona.

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3. ReferenceThe revenant leaves a mark

   The revenant Seth faced in the last book has consequences: Seth gains new abilities and starts understanding dark creatures.

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4. SetupThe Chronometer

   Seth finds the Chronometer, an artifact that messes with time, and accidentally pulls Patton Burgess out of the past. Keep an eye on the artifacts: each one matters.

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