The second book in Carol Dean’s Charlie Dryden Series.
Charlie Dryden decides it’s best to get out from under his Mam’s feet at home otherwise he might get jobs to do.
Little did he know that while investigating the outside of the very large West Park Manor, that he would find a note asking for his help. Nor does he realise how important that note turns out to be.
Although the note just says “Help me!” Charlie feels he has to do something to find out who needs help.
And he does with and unexpected turn of events.