This is the seventh thrilling magical adventure starring Charlie BoneThe enchanter Count Harken - the shadow in the painting of the Red King - is back and determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret His incredible power reaches out from the dark magical land of Badlock through space and time to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friendsCharlies ancestor Otus Yewbeam has been imprisoned in Badlock by Count Harken Otus is a giant married to Amoret the Red Kings daughter But he is no match for the shadows troll army led by the sinister OddthumbCharlie is sucked into a painting of Badlock and tries to rescue Otus and reunite him with Amoret But can he outwit the troll army And what about poor Runner Bean who follows himMeanwhile Charlies allies are under attack too The Onimouses are forced to close the Pets Cafe Billy is under Count Harkens spell and Dagbert-the-drowner seeks power over Tancred There is a terrible battle in Bloors Academy with fatal consequencesCharlie will need all the luck he can get to outwit the powerful shadow of Badlock.
