From Powells.com
Staff Pick
In his first of many adventures, the intrepid Will Wilder sets off to right a wrong — and ends up throwing his entire town into peril instead. Equal parts fantasy, mystery, and adventure, this story is sure to hook readers from the first page. Recommended By Ashleigh B., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Peter Lerangis’s Seven Wonders series will embrace this first epic adventure in a rollicking new series by a New York Times bestselling author.
Will Wilder is a mischievous, headstrong twelve-year-old with an otherworldly gift—he alone can see the nefarious creatures encroaching on Perilous Falls. For nearly a century, a sacred relic has protected his hometown from the raging waters surrounding it. But when Will “borrows” the relic for his own purposes, he accidentally unleashes an ancient evil.
As boats sink and hideous creatures crawl from the rising waters, Will must set things right before it is too late. With the help of his sweet (if lethal) Great Aunt Lucille, the curator of a museum of powerful artifacts, Will proves that the actions of one twelve-year-old boy can change the world.
Review
“You’ll love this wild and thrilling tale. It DOES NOT STOP!” Dave Barry, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Review
“Suspense, adventure, humor, a compelling story, and characters that fired my imagination. Great fun and great frights.” Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Review
“With shades of Indiana Jones and Percy Jackson, Will Wilder’s antics are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers looking for the next great adventure.” Booklist
About the Author
Raymond Arroyo, author of the New York Times bestseller Mother Angelica, is the news director and lead anchor of EWTNews. As creator and host of the news magazine The World Over Live, he is seen in more than 100 million households each week. He has worked at the Associated Press and the New York Observer, and for the political columnist team of Evans and Novak. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and many other publications. He lives in northern Virginia with his wife and three children.