I have been on a Fablehaven reading binge in order to have four of the five books (I skipped the second) read in time for a Teen book group at the library next week (Tuesday @ Kaysville for anyone in the county). The pacing was very fast in this book, a lot of good fights - if you like that sort of thing- Almost like Indiana Jones shows up to save Fablehaven. At times I felt like a couple of situations were pulled out of a hat! (Zombies!!!! Really!!!!They must have appread first in book two, because I don't remember them.) But Mull has created quite a feat with this series - many kids love it - and I appreciate his characters growing and facing difficult situations with tough consequences. All the best to Mull.