Deep within Willowmere School, a secret has slept for centuries... until now.
When Edgar finds a mysterious stone and stumbles upon the truth behind the school's famous Whispering Clock, he knows he's stumbled into something big. The clock's magic is fading, and an ancient darkness is creeping in-one that threatens to swallow the school whole.
With his friends by his side-Barney, the strong and loyal giant; Thomas, the bookish detective; Clara, the musical magic-weaver; Lily, the artistic observer; and Poppy, the playful ghost-Edgar forms the Ghost Shift. Together, they follow clues left by a long-ago Keeper, journey to hidden sanctuaries, and descend into a secret chamber deep beneath the earth.
There, they face the source of the darkness: a corrupted Heart of the Clock, pulsing with shadow and fear. Armed with two ancient keys and the power of friendship, the Ghost Shift must battle whispers, shadows, and their own doubts to rekindle the Heart and save their school.
But can they overcome the darkness before it's too late? And will they discover that the greatest magic of all is the bond they share?
A tale of courage, friendship, and the light that shines even in the deepest dark-perfect for fans of middle-grade fantasy adventures