There's nothing like an evil wizard to ruin a perfectly good trip to London.Ever have one of those weeks? You've taken an overdose of magic, you've magically melted a twelve-year old, and Magic HQ has just sent a letter and "requesting and " you come by to discuss your magic control issues.No? Just me then?I don't want to go. After all, I've got a boss in a wheelchair (my fault), a cat who demands his treats on schedule, and a strong desire not to get involved in another magical community.But when someone slips me information tying my parents' disappearance to HQ, I can't pack my bags quickly enough.I'm soon destroying historical displays, befriending befuddled ghosts, and focusing more on uncovering the truth about my past than on studying. Which, given HQ has a magic test for me that if I fail...well, best not to think about that.This second book of the Cassie Black Trilogy squeezes you through a magic portal, lodges you in a hidden spot of the Tower of London, and teaches you the real reason Mr. Tenpenny hates those Harry Potter references.If you like the unforgettable characters, snarky humor, and paranormal mystery of Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series, and if you've ever wondered what those garden gnomes are really up to, you'll love this second book of the Cassie Black Trilogy.Grab your copy of The Uncanny Raven Winston to lose yourself in this tale of magic mishaps, bone-knitting trolls, and Sacher Torte today.