and Barnaby return from the Ridderlands, Barnaby finds himself struggling with his past behaviors. Though he's worked hard to become a better person, others are reluctant to trust him. All that changes when a new student, JR, takes an instant liking to Barnaby and the two become fast friends. Things are looking up until JR mysteriously disappears and Barnaby must seek Sue B's help once more to save his best friend from a place he swore he's never return, and face an unexpected foe.