Chase Tinker and the House of Magic (Chase Tinker, #1)'

2017 Winner of Readers' Hearts Because we all need a little magic in our lives. :) Chase Tinker has never believed in real, honest-to-goodness magic, but that's all about to change when he's attacked by a ferocious…soccer ball and t-shirts? Before he knows what's hit him, he's thrust into a frightening, yet thrilling, paranormal world where shocking family secrets, a missing dad, sudden super powers, a gigantic, 560 year old magical house, a powerful, 4,000 year old Relic hidden in the attic, and a wicked enemy determined to destroy Chase's family are only part of all the craziness. Now, with the help of his younger brother Andy, their feisty cousin Janie, their fearless friend Persephone, and Maxwell the ferret, Chase is ready to fight for his family and what's theirs in this unexpected new life… A man towered over Chase. The guy's top lip was curled up in a snarl, and his cold, light-blue eyes were mean and dangerous-looking. A frightening chill swept over Chase, crushing him to the floor. "We're watching you, Tinker," said the man in a deep, raspy voice. "It won't be long now. Remember, the worst is coming."