Tunnel of Bones (City of Ghosts #2)

In life. In death.

And everything in between.

“It’s important to take care of the past,” muses Dad as we walk between exhibits. “To revisit it, to study and learn. Understanding the past helps us move through the present and discover the future.”

“C’est la vie,” he says. “Things happen.”

“Unless you’re Cassidy Blake,” says Jacob as the car pulls away. “And then you make them happen.”

“Some days I really wish you were Slythercore instead of Gryffindot,” mutters Jacob

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good,

“Wait,” says Jacob. “Look, you know I’m always up for a bit of bad behavior—”

“No, you’re not,” I say. “You are a total wuss.”

First comes mischief, then comes menace, then mayhem.

The more trouble poltergeists cause, the more powerful they get.

Lara:

Did you take an art class in your American school?

Me:

No.

Lara:

I can tell

Trial by fire.

That’s what it’s called when you learn to do something under pressure

Yeah,” says Jacob, “pick a fight with the poltergeist. That’s a great idea.”