Bartimaeus has dedicated his life to academia and all things proper. But when he inherits a collection of storybooks, he decides to set aside his scholastic papers and sample the nonsense read by kids these days, and as he does so, a scary thought occurs to him- that he might actual like things fantasy and nonsensical after all. But as he sets down the final book and falls asleep in his favourite armchair, little does Bartimaeus know he is going to wake up in an adventure of his own.
This is the heartwarming tale of A Christmas Carol meeting The Neverending Story, and shows that it is not just children who have the power to wield their imaginations.
In the epic conclusion to the Devil's Deal series, Freya has one final chance to discover the full potential of her own power, and to use it to restore balance in the universe - once and for all. After the destruction caused by Roisin, Ferya and Torix come to terms with their losses and mistakes... And prepare for a final battle that will change everything.