Sherlock Hong is fifteen years old, recently dismissed from a boarding school in England for dabbling in alchemy. He returns to Singapore after joining the secret organization the International Order of Young Seekers and is eager to prove himself a worthy member. One day, he hears about a local magician William Fong who intends to bring a dead nightingale back to life. Sherlock's investigation leads him deeper and deeper into the heart of a sinister situation thick with mystery, mischief and magic! Will Sherlock be able to solve the mystery of the immortal nightingale and prove himself worthy of the International Order of Seekers?

Don Bosco describes himself as “geeky, cheeky, and magicky”. His works include the Sherlock Hong series and the Time Talisman series. Aiming to inspire and delight reluctant young readers, Don Bosco’s books are full of fun, adventure, and magic, set in the extraordinary beauty of Asia. He lives in Singapore with his wife and two sons.