- Hardcover: 318 pages
- Publisher: Egmontusa (9 Nov 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1606840193
- ISBN-13: 978-1606840191
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.9 x 21.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,466,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dr. Saint is no more, Lord Dove has disappeared, and the Dodo has slipped back into seclusion. But for Theo Wickland, descendent of the Victorian crime fighter of legend, The Candle Man, the adventure is just beginning. Now head of the Society of Good Works, Theo is determined to turn the activities of the order toward the betterment of humanity, starting with bringing the Network, the fascinating, secret underground maze of tunnels, back to its former glory.
But dark forces still lurk below the London streets - mysterious creatures, and enemies of the Candle Man, long thought dead - who continue to plot the downfall of the world.
Old enemies become new allies as Theo cobbles together a group to stop the sinister plans of these evil beings before they prove deadly. It is up to the new Candle Man and his Society of Dread to snuff out these nefarious plans, before it's too late.
But dark forces still lurk below the London streets - mysterious creatures, and enemies of the Candle Man, long thought dead - who continue to plot the downfall of the world.
Old enemies become new allies as Theo cobbles together a group to stop the sinister plans of these evil beings before they prove deadly. It is up to the new Candle Man and his Society of Dread to snuff out these nefarious plans, before it's too late.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Another Candle Man Triumph!
31 Dec 2010
Format:Hardcover
As much as I loved Candle Man, Book One: The Society of Unrelenting Vigilance, I have to say that I think the second book in the series, The Society of Dread, is even better. And as pleased as I was to find that my favorite character, Tristus the garghoul, is back to help Theo Wickland, I was equally delighted by the newest evil creatures of the Network, the crelp, and their efforts to destroy him and the rest of humanity. There are other old and new friends and enemies here, as well. The Network under London holds terrible secrets that go beyond the challanges from the first book and, once again, the very different, but entirely complementary talents of Theo and Chloe make them the perfect team to overcome the plans of their enemies. Candle Man, Book Two: The Society of Dread is fun and exciting and it's almost impossible to put it down! I can't wait for the third book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Glad the library owns it and not me.
24 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover
I read book I. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't stellar. I got a little tired of the descriptions of melting flesh but what can you expect from a hero who's power is melting people? I just hope they don't plan to make a movie (Ewww, no popcorn, please). There were some fun bits and likeable people so I figured I might as well try out book II. I couldn't get past chapter 3. The exposition was so clunky and eye-rollingly bad that I just couldn't make myself continue. I gave it 2 stars because I didn't finish the book (perhaps it gets better?) and a younger audience may overlook the bad dialogue. I read a lot of kids books but this one wasn't for me.
Fantastic sequel.
21 July 2011
Format:Hardcover
Why I read this: I absolutely loved the first book in this series and had to continue on with the next.
Plot: With this second book in the series, there are new friends introduced along with new enemies. Theo must now descend below ground to save his friends who have been taken and enslaved by a wicked man whose power lies in destruction. there were some great twists to this book that put the world and history of Candle Man into perspective in a way that I wasn't expecting. I absolutely love the setting of these books as the dark setting amplifies the darker plot. The end of the book eluded to another adventure and I cannot wait to read on.
Characters: Theo is a character that I would compare a bit to Harry Potter, he's got the complexion, the past and the sort of clumsy way of stepping up to doing his part and saving those he loves. I love his comment about feeling better when he has direction, which shows a lack of confidence in his character. I love flawed characters and Theo definitely has a lot to learn about his powers, how and when to use them, and coming to terms that he will kill when he uses it. I really like how he is developing and can't wait to see what the next book will bring next for him.
Relatability: I think fans of underdog heroes, antiheroes, and steampunk will enjoy this series.
Cover Commentary: I have to say I love these covers, both US and UK versions of them. (The UK one is pictured above).
Plot: With this second book in the series, there are new friends introduced along with new enemies. Theo must now descend below ground to save his friends who have been taken and enslaved by a wicked man whose power lies in destruction. there were some great twists to this book that put the world and history of Candle Man into perspective in a way that I wasn't expecting. I absolutely love the setting of these books as the dark setting amplifies the darker plot. The end of the book eluded to another adventure and I cannot wait to read on.
Characters: Theo is a character that I would compare a bit to Harry Potter, he's got the complexion, the past and the sort of clumsy way of stepping up to doing his part and saving those he loves. I love his comment about feeling better when he has direction, which shows a lack of confidence in his character. I love flawed characters and Theo definitely has a lot to learn about his powers, how and when to use them, and coming to terms that he will kill when he uses it. I really like how he is developing and can't wait to see what the next book will bring next for him.
Relatability: I think fans of underdog heroes, antiheroes, and steampunk will enjoy this series.
Cover Commentary: I have to say I love these covers, both US and UK versions of them. (The UK one is pictured above).
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