On the eve of Ben and Sheere’s 16th birthday, the mysterious terror that threatened their lives years ago when they were only newborns resurfaces with a malignant intensity --- and this time, it may be impossible to escape.

Max Carver's family moves from their home in the city to a small coastal village, where his father believes they will be safe from the growing threat of the Second World War. But from the minute they cross the threshold, strange things begin to happen. As Max, his new friend Roland, and his sister Alicia attempt to unravel the mystery that haunts the town, they encounter a terrifying evil that threatens their lives.

Barcelona, 1945 --- A great world city lies shrouded in secrets after the war, and a boy mourning the loss of his mother finds solace in his love for an extraordinary book called THE SHADOW OF THE WIND. But he soon realizes that this book is as dangerous to own as it is impossible to forget --- for the mystery of its author's identity holds the key to a secret that someone will go to any lengths to protect.