The peculiars are in serious trouble.
Well have to leave the rest to Riggs himself.
EW caught up with the author for an exclusive preview of his next book.

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The novel publishes Jan. 14 and isavailable for pre-order.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Youre now on your fifth book in this series.
Tease what lies ahead for us.RANSON RIGGS:The peculiars are in serious trouble.
War is brewing between fractious clans of Americans.
Evil that Jacob and his friends thought they buried hasnt been buried quite as deeply as theyd hoped.
Jacobs skills as a hollowgast hunter are put to the test like never before.
There are some joyous reunions and homecomings.
You endedA Map of Dayson quite the cliffhanger.
Did you always know how youd resolve that here?
Ive found I have to be prepared but flexible.
This is a huge literary universe now.
Thats when you could really lose yourself as a reader, and if youre lucky, as a writer.
How has the series evolved in your mind?
Its been a fascinating challenge.
The fans have been there right along with you.
Do you feel pressure to keep delivering for them?
How long do you see the series running now?As of now weve only got this trilogy planned.