The Hound of Rowan: Book One of The Tapestry - Henry H. Neff

\nMax 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.\n \nBut 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.\n \nIn 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.\n