The Hound of Rowan

Book #1 in the The Tapestry series

A tapestry reveals a hidden world where Max must confront an ancient enemy.

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458 pages

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Twelve-year-old Max McDaniels discovers a mysterious tapestry that leads him to Rowan Academy, a secret school where he must train to face an ancient enemy kidnapping gifted children. As he navigates new friendships and awakens a frightening power within, Max is drawn into a global struggle between good and evil. With the help of a shadowy network and his brilliant roommate, Max must unravel the mystery and survive the dark forces threatening his world. Will he uncover the truth in time to save himself and others like him?

From the publisher

Max McDaniels lives a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry depicting the mythic Cattle Raid of Cooley. Now, many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry. His discovery will lead him to Rowan Academy, a secret school where great things await: new friends, fantastic creatures, rigorous training, and his very own observatory within a mansion by the sea.But dark things are waiting, too. When Max learns that priceless artworks and gifted children are disappearing from around the globe, he finds himself in the crossfire of an ancient struggle between good and evil. To survive, he’ll have to rely on a shadowy network of agents and mystics, the genius of his roommate, and the frightening power awakening within him.In his debut novel, author-illustrator Henry H. Neff weaves together fantasy, science fiction, mythology, and folklore. The result is a spellbinding tale with an unforgettable cast of characters and an unmatched sense of wonder and suspense.

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