Ahoy there mateys! This was the last book in the quartet.  I enjoyed parts of this book but feel that it did not live up to the previous three.  I liked the creepy circus setting.  I liked the creepy dolls.  I loved that the kids talked to their parents and asked for help (even if it doesn't quite work out).  There were several problems.  The ending and solution to the puzzle felt rushed and didn't make a lot of sense.  I wanted this to be Phil's book after what happened in book three.  I mostly just felt like the copy I was reading had accidently left out 4 or 5 chapters.  It was an odd feeling.  Clowns are always creepy though. Arrrr!