The seaside town is full of people who have strange links to creatures. Its the heart of the secret Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures, a group sworn to ensure that mythical beasts are kept safe. The Sirens, who for generations have kept their deadly song to themselves, are once again luring humans to their deaths. Paperback , 401 pages Published October 1st 2008 by Oxford University Press, USA (first published 2006)