The Hound of Rowan, Henry H. Neff
The Hound of Rowan, Henry H. Neff
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The Hound of Rowan

Author: Henry H. Neff

Narrator: Jeff Woodman

Unabridged: 11 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/02/2009

Synopsis

MAX MCDANIELS LIVES a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago, until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry. Many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry. His discovery leads him to Rowan Academy, a secret school where great things await him. But dark things are waiting, too. When Max learns that priceless artworks and gifted children are disappearing, he finds himself in the crossfire of an ancient struggle between good and evil. To survive, he’ll have to rely on a network of agents and mystics, the genius of his roommate, and the frightening power awakening within him. “Max’s intelligence and goodhearted nature give the story a solid emotional core even as the surprising twists and turns keep the pages turning. Neff’s first novel is sure to draw many new fans eager to see what happens next.”—VOYA

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 Cynthia on April 08, 2008

Wow! Harry Potter, look out! Max McDaniels rocks Rowan Academy! This book reminds me of Harry Potter because it is a boy hero going to a magical school learning to battle evil, but don't let yourself be suckered into thinking this might be some cheap Harry Potter imitator. Max and Rowan Academy stan......more

Goodreads review by Adam on February 19, 2011

A decent first effort. I see these books as a cross between Harry Potter and Fablehaven. The story is fast paced and interesting. The characters are a bit flat but I expect will flesh out a lot over the course of the series. I have a difficult time not comparing these books to Harry Potter and that......more

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on August 23, 2013

I was originally going to go 4 stars on this book, but on reflection I decided I had to go 5. We'll call it a borderline 5. I try to give few 5 star ratings as any book I give a 5 needs to be exceptional or the rating fails to mean much. I went there in this case as I think it will remain a reread bo......more

Goodreads review by Karen on February 27, 2008

I love when I pick up a book, knowing very little about it, and discover that it is just what I was looking for. Because this is a book about a young teenager who goes to boarding school to learn magic, the comparisons to Harry Potter are inevitable, but this is so much more than a Harry Potter read......more

Goodreads review by Josiah on August 20, 2021

Novels about magical boarding schools were ubiquitous following the 1997 release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and I suspect Henry H. Neff's The Hound of Rowan partly owes its existence to J.K. Rowling's success. Twelve-year-old Max McDaniels from Chicago, Illinois seems to be an ordi......more

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