Charlie is an awkward twelve-year old living a normal life till he is abducted and thrust into a world of ever-looming danger - where he and his three friends must unravel the mysteries of their new found abilities and a secret that was hidden by Merlin during the fall of Rome.

In this second book of The Jumper Chronicles, twelve-year-old Charlie and his mates discover an ancient compass that stubbornly refuses to point north. Instead, it steers them down a treacherous tunnel, each step taking them deeper into a world of dog-eating trolls, cross-dressing gods, and motorcycle-riding dwarves.As a cloak of darkness threatens to envelop the fellowship, Charlie loses his best friend, discovers true love, and is embraced by unexpected allies who guide him to a long-forgottentreasure that will change the world forever."