Murder At Midnight

Murder At Midnight by Avi, *. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780545080903.

A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio, Italy. Mangus the Magician has been marked as an easy scapegoat for the traitor lurking within the kings court. Against all odds, his faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio, sets out to solve the mystery and prove his masters innocence before the stroke of midnight in order to save him from certain death! Intricate plotting, surprise twists, a marvelous literary duo, and an artful blend of medieval history with magic and intrigue make for another gripping and suspenseful page-turner that stands alone or sets the stage for more captivating adventure in Midnight Magic!