After defeating the Dark Lord Voldemort and his host, Professor Quirrell, in the chamber of the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry is now known throughout Hogwarts School (in truth, he was already known just for being Harry Potter) and is ready for a second year of magic. However, before he sets off for Hogwarts, a house elf named Dobby appears in his new, slightly larger room at the Dursley's and warns him not to return to Hogwarts this year for fear of dire consequences. When his attempts fail, and Harry refuses, the elf gets Harry grounded. After Harry escapes with help from his his friend, Ron Weasley, Harry is troubled by the elf's warning but travels to Hogwarts all the same. As the school year begins in full, Harry realizes the truth in Dobby's words. Students are being attacked at Hogwarts, including Harry's friend Hermione, who, with no way to resuscitate them, are being paralyzed. A warning has been written on the walls in blood: "The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, enemies of the Heir beware." Soon, a shocking revelation comes to light: a monstrous creature is stalking the halls of Hogwarts, threatening to bring about the end of the school forever. Now, it's up to Harry to put a stop to the terror and to solve the mystery once and for all.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, equal parts mystery and fantasy, is one of my favorite books of the Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling spins a web of suspense that will leave you craving more and wanting to read past midnight.
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