In which small amphibians lead to a big problem.

In which Radshaw describes how he was stamped, and various frogs are prodded.

In which the Monster Hunters visit King’s Dulcarnain, speak with frogs, and autopsy a letterbox.

In which Redvers-Ainderbury goes fishing for cars, Genevieve goes fishing for clues, and Revell smells something fishy regarding chocolate vending machines

In which many doors are opened, and several holes are dug.

In which many dead things are considered, and a few live ones wonder if they’re going to die.

In which the Saaiitaii Manifestation gets drunk, Revell is shadowed, Angherad gets a complaint from her staff, and Bellnichol reveals the secret of the Horne Barn.

In which some of the case is closed, other parts require digging deeper, and yet other portions are ready to open.

In which another old sub-plot rises from the grave to haunt the Monster Hunters, Magda and Emmanuelle experience a change in fashions, Albrecht is welcomed but given an unwelcome duty, and Flaxton and Genevieve do not welcome where they end up.

In which Flaxton and Co. meet something powerful and ancient, Emmanuelle and Aveyard fight something dead and shambling, Albrecht runs from something old and malevolent, and Revell and Co. sail towards something deadly and prepared.

In which the evil at Edrachillis Bay is uncovered, the traitors at the Navy base are arrested, Deborah Stankey’s place of imprisonment is discovered, and Genevieve is finally reunited with her estranged husband. All sounds pretty good news… doesn’t it?

In which still waters run deep, wishes are horses, and the devil is in the details.