Necropolis
ISBN: 9781406338898
Description
Evil has been unleashed on the world and only five children – with special powers – can save it. Matt and the other three desperately need to find Scar, the final gatekeeper, who has been trapped in Hong Kong, where puddles of water turn into puddles of blood, where ghosts, demons and hideous creatures stalk the streets. Matt has no choice but to follow her. Now, both imprisoned, their only hope of survival is to reach a secret door in the Man Ho temple. But even if Scar can find her psychic power, it may already be too late.
Reviewed on 28th February 2026
A good fourth book in the series, introducing a new character and with an exciting adventure for the main character in the mix as well.
It gets pretty dark for what's nominally a book for younger readers, but doesn't tend to focus too much on that aspect as the immediate impact on the characters themselves is the focus.
I didn't feel massively inspired though to return to read the final book in the series any time soon. I think this book was about the right length and the thought of one twice as long isn't super appealling.
