In this sequel to the Nowhere Emporium, Daniel has taken over the NE and created a world of tents and circuses for people to visit for the cost of one of their dreams. On this first showing Daniel and Ellie meet Edna a huge fan of the NE. While viewing all the sights, Edna hears her Grandfather's voice calling her and is lead to a mirror containing an evil Shadow Taker. The presence takes over control of Edna and forces her to move the NE when Daniel and Ellie are outside. How will they get the NE back and stop the evil Shadow Taker from sucking all the magic he can from his surroundings to make himself invincible?

This book was told also in flashback to when the first sightings of the Shadow Taker saw him killing agents from the Magical Bureau and introduces us to the dead Mrs Hennyfeather and the very young agent (10 years old) called Flintwich. The addition of these two characters is great because some of the extra characters from the NE spend the majority of the book turned to stone and thus it gives the reader a bit of a rest from the angst of Daniel and Ellie which can wear thin at times. Nice resolution to the story.

Suitable for fans of Harry Potter and other magical stories. ( )