The Crystal Prison

This terrifying second novel of the Deptford Mice Trilogy is now in paperback. When the Deptford Mice flee to the countryside, they never expect to find themselves embroiled in a series of murders. The country mice suspect that headstrong city mouse, Audrey, is the culprit. But the truth is far more sinister-for Jupiter now reaches vengefully from the dead.

Publishers Weekly

In this follow-up to The Dark Portal, which PW called in a starred review, "a spooky and enthralling animal fantasy just right for Redwall fans," book two in the Deptford Mice Trilogy finds the evil rat Jupiter dead, but a rash of murders blights the countryside. Ages 10-up. (Sept.)

Robin Jarvis worked in television and advertising before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. His first book, The Dark Portal, was short-listed for the 1989 Smarties Book Prize in England. Mr. Jarvis currently lives in London.