Neff, Henry H

With the Book of Origins, the evil Astaroth has been able to change history and rule the world. While most people work as slaves in four demonic kingdoms, Astaroth allows the residents of Rowan to thrive. Max McDaniels is not satisfied to obey the evil Astaroth in exchange for life in Rowan, so he sets out to explore the altered world. His travels bring many adventures and perhaps a calling to right the wrongs perpetrated by Astaroth.

After glimpsing a hint of his destiny in a mysterious tapestry, twelve-year-old Max McDaniels becomes a student at Rowan Academy where he trains in "mystics and combat" in preparation for war with an ancient enemy that has been kidnapping children like him.

Twelve-year-old Max and his allies risk much as they seek to acquire the Book of Origins, an artifact of unimaginable power, in hopes of halting the ancient evil that is bringing the world to its knees.

After glimpsing a hint of his destiny in a mysterious tapestry, twelve-year-old Max McDaniels becomes a student at Rowan Academy where he trains in "mystics and combat" in preparation for war with an ancient enemy that has been kidnapping children like him.