Bray, Libba. Lair of Dreams. 704p. (Diviners: Bk. 2). ebook available. Little, Brown. Aug. 2015. Tr $19. ISBN 9780316126045. Gr 10 Up–This breathtaking sequel to The Diviners (Little, Brown, 2012) is worth the wait. The novel opens in 1927 New York City, as construction continues on expanding the subway system. When workers break through to an older and forgotten train station, they develop a “sleeping sickness,” trapped first by dreams and then “nightmare[s]  from which they will, never, ever wake.” Bray sets the stage for a mesmerizing exploration of dreams, including the American Dream—the “opiate futility of hope”—the exploitation of religion, science, and patriotism for evil ends. Although the same major characters from the previous volume appear in this installment, an additional Diviner, Ling Chan, makes her debut. She can dreamwalk and communicate with the dead. She and Henry enter dreams together to search for Ling’s friend, George (who has fallen ill with the sleeping sickness), and Henry’s lover, Louis. Evie O’Neill, still a quintessential flapper on the surface, is back, now famous as the “Sweetheart Seer” on a radio show. A sinister government plot to exploit people who display any Diviner talent brings the characters together for an action-packed, fast-paced, and slang-filled read. VERDICT A multilayered, character-driven, and richly rewarding installment to the paranormal historical fiction series.–Nina Sachs, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME This review was published in School Library Journal's August 2015 issue.