The Empty Grave

Lockwood and Co are back for one last adventure in the final book of this series.  I have absolutely loved reading this series.  Jonathan Stroud has done an amazing job of writing a series with chills and nuance.  If you haven't read the other books in the series, STOP READING NOW.  Seriously, you will be spoiled to death if you read this review without reading the first four books, so go do that now.  You won't be sorry!

The Empty Grave opens with our intrepid friends breaking into the tomb of Marissa Fittes, herself.  Following up on a revelation from the skull in book four, they have come to find proof one of the most revered women in British history was a liar.  What they find in there sets them off on one last adventure to discover the truth about the problem and its origins.

Of course, it wouldn't be a true Lockwood and Co adventure without plenty of ghost hunting, including an especially creepy one who is haunting a theater and draining the life from her victims.  Plus, our team will meet some of the most infamous spirits in history.

The relationships in this book are so perfect.  Many of the doubts among team members are gone, and they are stronger because of their newfound trust.  Lucy and Holly are friends, Kipps is sardonic as ever, but completely loyal, and George is the best researcher in the city.  Lucy's only real concern is for Lockwood who she fears will do something foolish to protect her and the team.

The ending of this last book is perfect.  It wraps up all the major questions but still leaves the reader to imagine Lockwood and Co off doing what the do best--hunting ghosts!