The Prophecy is the sequel to Drew's previous novel The Seventh Gate. This jewel of a story is a shining example of his unparalleled creativity, imagination, and writing skill.  This year at Magus Academy, and American school of magic somewhere in Pennsylvania, we focus on Sid Hooper, the pragmatic son of the West Virginia backwoods, and a more engaging protagonist could hardly be found.  With his fellow students in the Pathfinder team--Willow, Lola, Lex, and Incheon--he searches for the meaning of a prophecy first put forth by his seeress grandmother, that foretells the eventual end of the wizarding world.  The story is jam-packed with action, mystery, subplots, twists and turns, tension, humor, and endless inventiveness.

There is a large cast of characters, all of whom are unique and well-developed.  The instructors, the curriculum, and the culture of this school are fully detailed and fascinating.  By the end of the story, the fate of the wizarding world is by no means assured, and the unfolding of the prophecy is still a mystery.  The Pathfinder team still has four more years to go at Magus Academy before earning their diplomas, so Drew will no doubt be gifting us with many more chapters about these fascinating characters as they discover what is going on in the larger world of magic in America.