The Apothecary's Poison

When a newspaper report of a medical miracle catches Matt's eye, he and India go in search of Dr. Hale in the hope that he is more magician than miracle worker and can lead them to Chronos. But Hale turns out to be an apothecary magician, keen to educate the public about magic.

Their disappointment at not finding Chronos is soon forgotten when Hale is murdered and Matt becomes a suspect. With Matt's nemesis, Sheriff Payne, influencing the investigating detective, India and Matt know they must find the real killer or risk his freedom and, ultimately, his life. Time is running out as they hunt for a killer capable of turning medicine into poison with a magic spell while continuing the search for Chronos. That search must end in success before Matt's malfunctioning watch stops altogether.