Embassy of the Dead: Hangman's Crossing

In "Embassy of the Dead: Hangman's Crossing," reluctant hero Jake Green finds himself deeper in the ghostly world after accepting an unwanted job at the Embassy of the Dead. When he uncovers a sinister plot by demons to unravel the fabric between worlds, Jake, along with his spirited ghost companion Cora and a talking fox named Zorro, must embark on a thrilling, fast-paced quest to save existence. This second book in a trilogy blends spooky elements with laugh-out-loud humor, making it an engaging read for children aged 7-11, and a fun read-aloud for slightly younger kids. It explores themes of bravery, friendship, and facing unexpected responsibilities.

Jake is in a race against time to foil a demon-riddled plot to destroy earth—what a way to start his new job at the Embassy of the Dead! The second book of this spookily funny trilogy. In return for helping Stiffkey the ghost pass into the Afterworld, Jake Green has been awarded an official position at the Embassy of the Dead, a job he didn’t ask for and, to be honest, doesn’t necessarily want. But saying no to the Embassy isn’t really an option, so now Jake must journey even deeper into the mysterious world of ghosts. What should be a routine Undoing takes a turn when Jake overhears a plot to destroy the very fabric between the worlds of the living and the dead. Can he do the impossible and stop the terror that creeps in the Eternal Void? With the help of his ghostly gang—hockey stick–wielding Cora and Zorro the fox—he’s going to try. Hijinks from beyond the grave will tingle readers’ spines and tickle their funny bones as the Embassy of the Dead trilogy continues.