Gabriel's Clock

Jonathan Smith thinks he’s a regular twelve-year-old living a normal life in England with his parents. His first clue to the contrary is the faceless monsters in suits and bowler hats that crash into his family’s cottage. It’s not until he wakes up alone in the unfamiliar village of Hobbes End that his hidden identity is revealed: his mother’s a demon, his dad’s an angel, and his grandfather Gabriel is the village’s angel-turned-clockmaker. As Jonathan’s one-of-a-kind angel-demon powers start to kick in, he wonders if he can prevent the archdemon Belial from taking over Heaven and Hell . . . let alone round up his parents. A swashbuckling middle grade fantasy debut! But can a boy who is half-angel and half-demon truly save both Heaven and Hell? Angels and Demons: Jonathan learns his mom is a demon and his dad is an angel, making him the only one of his kind—and a target for the sinister archdemon Belial. A Magical Village: He finds refuge in Hobbes End, a secret English village with a life of its own, protected by talking gargoyles and other magical residents. Secret Powers: As Jonathan’s unique heritage awakens, he must learn to control his incredible abilities before they destroy him—or before the faceless monsters in bowler hats do. Found Family: Alone and on the run, Jonathan must rely on new friends—including a grumpy talking cat and a brave girl named Cay—to survive the epic battle for Heaven and Hell.