The Book Eaters

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death.

Ramsey enacts his diversion by threatening the humans with a knife. He finds Hester’s discarded handbag and pulls out her handgun, which is marked with the Ravenscar family crest. Ramsey receives a call from another knight, who informs him that their leader, Kingsey, is upset at the night’s events. Later, he reflects on his upbringing with Kingsey, who taught him to face and dominate his fears. He breaks into a house, hoping to find keys to a parked vehicle; inside, a little girl confronts him, and Ramsey explains that he’s one of Santa’s elves. He steals the car and takes off, considering the declining fortunes of the knights. 

Ramsey arrives at Alnwick, where the knights gather, and reports to his leader. He challenges Kingsey’s authority, ultimately killing him with Hester’s gun. The other knights agree to follow him.

Devon adjusts to her new home with Matley. He gives her fairy tales to eat that encourage obedience. Jarrow comes to invite her to play video games with him again. As they visit and play, he tells her about his lost sister, Victoria, or “Vic.” Devon and Jarrow become close friends.