This second novel begins in 1940, right after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrines island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends flee to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they encounter a dangerous madman named Caul, who also happens to be Miss Peregrines brother. Caul has discovered a way to rob Peculiars of their abilities and steal them for himselfand it will take all of Jacobs efforts to save his friends from certain extinction. This new adventure will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.