Paradise Lost by Steven L. Layne is the second book in the series about two brothers, Jack and Troy Barret, who seem to have a knack for adventure. When the new school year begins, strange things occur such as transformation of a quiet boy, Chase Maxwell, into the most popular kid in high school. Things really get interesting when Jack and Tory start seeing their dad's alter ego, Mr. Eden, who is presumed dead. When they last saw Mr. Eden he had tried to kill them. Then Chase Maxfield is attacked in a pool by one of Mr. Eden's colleagues.

The Barrett family is running from an ugly past with memories of a lost mother and a dead father. Life with their eccentric grandmother seems relatively safe in comparison, until Chase, a former geek shows up with a miraculous transformation and secrets beyond comprehension. A series of mysterious events and dangerous close calls leaves Jack, the eldest boy, struggling to protect his family and friends. The reappearance of droids that resemble humans leads to even more danger and desperation. Can Jack overcome his insecurities to save his family and friends, or will he die trying?