Mythical Creatures. Ancient Spells. Amazing Pizza. Just Another Day in New York City. Austin Hilary, like most New Yorkers, is good at hiding secrets. Until the day he stumbles across an ancient incantation that magically brings gargoyles to life - and might just solve the mystery of his parent's disappearance. Before his startling discovery Austin had been struggling to cope with the loss of his parents, slowly withdrawing from things he loved, even talking to inanimate statues more than his friends. His little sister Pilar always thought this pretend game of his was "cute" - until the marble face Austin was hiding under his bed comes alive with a message: their help is needed to stop an evil enemy who is threatening to destroy Manhattan. Now instead of math homework and sleepovers they're riding gargoyles, fighting mythical warriors and trying to decipher clues hidden in long-forgotten corners of New York City's most legendary landmarks - from the Cloud Club in the Chrysler Building to Track 61 in Grand Central Terminal. But when Austin learns that the enemy is linked to his lost parents he faces a new dilemma: save his parents or save his city? Austin realizes he will have to make an impossible choice - but first they must stay alive. Length: 190 pages