The Fiend and the Forge, Henry H. Neff
The Fiend and the Forge, Henry H. Neff
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The Fiend and the Forge

Author: Henry H. Neff

Narrator: Jeff Woodman

Unabridged: 18 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/04/2011


Synopsis

The Tapestry series continues to weave threads of fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and mystery into a wholly original adventure that appeals to fans of everything from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings to The X-Men. Genre-blending, The Tapestry novels have caught the attention of middle-grade and young adult readers alike—and the series is only getting bigger. Book One, The Hound of Rowan, was a boarding-school fantasy that School Library Journal called “a solid and worthwhile beginning … [that] should help ease the suffering once Harry Potter withdrawal sets in.” Book Two, The Second Siege, was an epic quest about which Kirkus Reviews said, “After devouring this title, young fans will clamor for more.” Book Three, The Fiend and the Forge, is an unforgettable dystopian adventure across a landscape overrun with goblins and trolls. The world has changed almost beyond recognition, for with the Book of Origins firmly in his possession, the villainous Astaroth now has the power to reshape history at will. Plucking pivotal discoveries from mankind’s past, he has reduced the world to a preindustrial nightmare. But while most humans toil as slaves within four demonic kingdoms, Astaroth allows those at Rowan to thrive in peaceful isolation. Theirs is a land where magic and nature flourish … so long as none dare oppose the new order. That proves too steep a price for Max McDaniels. Unsure of his place at Rowan, Max sets out to explore the shifting landscape of the world beyond. In the course of his travels, he will become many things: Prisoner. Gladiator. Assassin. But can he become the hero that mankind so desperately needs? In the third book of The Tapestry, author–illustrator Henry H. Neff takes the series in an exciting new direction, creating a fascinating dystopia in which myth, history, and monsters collide.

About Henry H. Neff

Henry H. Neff grew up outside Chicago but now lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Impyrium is Henry’s second fantasy series. His first series, the Tapestry, is a five-book epic that follows the life and adventures of Max McDaniels. To learn more, please visit www.henryhneff.com. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Josiah on April 25, 2023

Recent events have not favored Rowan Academy as we move into book three of the Tapestry series, but the bad times aren't limited to the enchanted school. Released from centuries of confinement, Astaroth the Demon has gathered his evil powers against young Max McDaniels and everyone else at Rowan, fo......more

Goodreads review by mussolet on September 13, 2021

... just one thing up front - in case you actually haven't read the previous two titles, don't read this one, you'll end up with as much headache as Max trying to understand philosopher's logic ;). With "The Fiend and the Forge", Henry H. Neff takes the "Tapestry" series even further than he did with......more

Goodreads review by Dawn on December 21, 2014

The Good: The world Neff has created is all well and good- It probably took a lot of research into Irish mythology if he didn't know them well already, and I respect him for the probable Doing Homework. I also like the somewhat gray morality- Take a look at Brom in the earlier books. He's painted as......more

Goodreads review by geschichtenfaenger on March 31, 2016

Der dritte Teil war ein guter und solider Abschluss, der jedoch sehr viel Inhalt bot. Stellenweise passiert so unglaublich viel, dass ich leicht überfordert war und andererseits zog es sich dafür etwas in die Länge. Doch insgesamt war ich positiv überrascht , wieviel doch in einem Buch möglich ist.......more

Goodreads review by gwen and books on April 20, 2023

The Fiend and the Forge is probably Neff’s most ambitious tale yet and really puts this series on a scale that is equal to, if not better in many ways, to the Percy Jackson series.  The book is a virtual history lesson that presents a unique, imaginative view of what history would look like if it co......more