Overview The darkest hour draws near. . . . As Candy Quackenbush travels through the magical islands of Abarat and across the Sea of Izabella, horror looms on the horizon. But how can Candy hide when trouble finds her wherever she goes? She soon discovers a secret plot, masterminded by the diabolical Mater Motley, who is obsessed with becoming the Empress of the Islands. Her method is simple. She will darken the skies. She will obliterate the suns, moons, and stars. She will bring Absolute Midnight.