Thirteen-year-old Calvin is not your typical Czech boy. While his classmates are busy playing video games and complaining about homework, Calvin spends his nights prowling the cobblestone streets of Prague armed with Symphony, a heavy crossbow almost as big as he is. His prey? Clay golems, shadowy beasts, and other things that go bump in the night-things most people believe are just legends.
But Calvin knows better. The ancient streets hold secrets older than Kafka's wildest nightmares, and lately, the monsters have been multiplying. When Calvin stumbles upon a trail of bizarre clues-ancient texts, a runaway golem with a human personality, and whispered rumors that "Kafka was right"-he realizes the golems aren't acting on their own. Someone is making them.
With the fate of Prague (and his chances of surviving his next walk to school) on the line, Calvin dives headfirst into a mystery that drags him deep into the city's twisted underbelly. There are centuries-old rivalries, secret tunnels beneath the Astronomical Clock, and enough near-misses with death to make him rethink his life choices. And, of course, there's Symphony, his trusty but unwieldy crossbow, which always seems to jam at the worst possible moment.
Will Calvin unmask the mysterious Golem Maker before the city is overrun? Or will Prague's monsters finally make him their midnight snack?
Packed with humor, heart-pounding action, and more clay golems than you can shake a crossbow at, Feet of Clay is a wild ride through the dark streets of Prague-perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of being a monster hunter (or just having an oversized weapon with a cool name). There Can Be Only One.
