Shadows in Manhattan

It's pre-war 1938 Manhattan. Technology has made magic obsolete. So much so that people don't even think of magic anymore. In this world, Tommy Black and his odd grandfather walk to their favorite restaurant after watching an Errol Flynn movie. On the way they are suddenly confronted with the reali…

The Chef's Table

Tommy learns more about magic and his grandfather.

The Persian Garden Attacked

Tommy learns that the Persian Garden restaurant is actually some kind of fortress... and it is under atack from scores of magical creatures. With their backs agains the wall, there is only one escape.

Hrumph!

Tommy learns more about his grandfather and the staff from Mister Ali as the make their way down the long staircase to the mysterious and dangerous Nar Marratum river, a river that apparently has a mind of its own.

I Battle a River

As Mister Ali rests, Tommy discovers more about his grandfather's mysterious staff. Wanting to head home, Tommy decides to use the mighty artifact against the mighty river.

Sticks and Stones

Tommy and Mister Ali escape the river into a desert mountain range.

I Meet Naomi, Who Hates Me

Tommy and Mister Ali take refuge in a Way Station as Djinn attack. They meet Naomi, a girl Tommy's age who is proficient at magic.

I Fail at Magic

Mister Ali relays some of the history of Tommy's grandfather and the staff, while Naomi observes.

I Light Up a Room

At Kings Cross Station, Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi meet three masters of magic and... a surprise.

Naomi Passes a Test at the Citadel

Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi arrive at the Citadel of London.