Tunnel of Bones (City of Ghosts #2)

Victoria Schwab · V. E. Schwab

Sep 2019 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts!

Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual.She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the spooky and heart-pounding world of City of Ghosts, delivering thrilling new adventures and an unforgettable spin on friendship. (Because sometimes, even psychic ghost best friends have secrets. . .)

Ratings and reviews

In book two, the journey continues for Cassie and Jacob. This time in Paris. When a poltergeist begins to wreak havoc on the city, Cassie and Jacob team up to take on the ghost. The twist and challenges that they face along the way keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning pages. Definitely hoping that there's another one of this series out there... If not yet, hopefully soon!

Cassidy "Cassie" Blake is a survivor. She was saved from an accident by a ghost named Jacob. Note that ghosts cannot touch or hold living people in concept, but Jacob did the impossible somehow. He saved her from drowning in an icy lake. Unknowingly at first, Cassie did not realize Jacob was a ghost until later on when no one else acknowledges him. And so it goes, Jacob ended up being her sidekick ghost partner/companion linked together from that moment on, as Cassie discovers that she comes back to the living with extraordinary power - the ability to see the supernatural by entering the Veil. Together, they have rules on what their friendship consists of, and it's numbered like Rule # 9: Ghost-watching is a two-person sport, or Rule #6: Friends don't leave friends in the dark. With those rules, these two partners would enter another realm, the Veil, where ghosts exist but, on repeat, unable to leave the last traumatic space that they went through alive. There are two essential rules regarding the Veil from the start: (1) don't lose yourself, and (2) don't die while inside. The story is from Cassie's POV. The writing is precise and eerie - very fitting to the mystery of the story. I enjoyed the whole investigative feel of the story. Coincidentally, with Cassie's parents also paranormal writers, each place that her family visits for their documentary have a ghost present. It is an excellent documentary concept because instead of staying at a dull beach house, Cassie, along with Grim (her cat), Jacob, and her parents, are now traveling around the world searching for ghosts and paranormal activity. This trip would take them to three of the biggest cities in the world, filled with curious and somewhat dangerous adventures! Note: the books need not be read in sequence since the author summarizes things for readers who jump in the middle. But if you are like me, who would rather find out these past details on your own, I highly suggest you read it in sequence to keep the pace as you go through the rest of the series. Tunnel of Bones (Book 2) brings Cassidy and her family from Scotland to Paris, France, for another documentary segment. This time, Cassie unknowingly "disturbs" a poltergeist's home when they visited The Catacombs, which later causes the Blake family trouble. Now, ghosts, Cassie understands since she already knows what to do, but a poltergeist - is a whole new lesson in ghost hunting. These entities may be ghosts, but they are different in that they are more powerful, can operate outside the Veil, and a few more details. Good thing she has Jacob and a "dial-a-friend" from Book 1 to help her find a way to defeat the poltergeist before it is too late. On another side of the story, Cassie and Jacob's relationship grows - for good or bad? It was not immediately apparent. Too many doubts and newfound developments make Cassie fearful of what Jacob is turning into, basing on their co-dependent link. Plus, Cassie is still waiting for Jacob to tell her his past. This story comes out only at the absolute end of the book. One significant change I noticed in this book is more humor, and comedic banter injected in the scenes between Cassie and Jacob. There is a shift in their friendship - towards honesty and trust as Cassie's and Jacob's abilities grow and evolve beyond their comprehension. I believe this will continue to the next book as both main characters get more comfortable and experience many "life-changing" moments as their links strengthen with each adventure.

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About the author

V.E. Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels for readers of all ages, including the City of Ghosts series, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Gallant, and the Shades of Magic series. Her books have garnered critical acclaim and have been featured in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, the Washington Post, and on NPR; have been translated into more than a dozen languages; and have been optioned for television and film. She lives in Edinburgh,Scotland. Visit her online at veschwab.com.