The Paladin Prophecy

Chris Columbus, director of Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone "Mark Frost has created a wonderfully inventive and exciting tale where one exceptional teenager must discover the truth about his family . . . and himself. The mysteries are unexpected and the mythology is impressively original. A remarkably suspenseful ride. I can't wait for the next installment!" Booklist, September 15, 2012: "Frost, screenwriter and cocreator of the innovative TV series Twin Peaks, joins the parade of adult authors trying their hands at YA books with this first in a planned series. Making an assured transition, Frost delivers an addictive Jason Bourne/Pittacus Lore/Harry Potter mash-up. Teen Will West has shaped his life by his father's "Rules to Live By," especially number three: "Don't Draw Attention to Yourself." Throughout many moves, Will has learned to appear mediocre until one morning, when he learns that he has scored off the charts on a national test and is offered a full scholarship to an exclusive prep school. After receiving a terrifying text from his father, Will flees to the school only to discover that he and his new roommates possess hidden talents and are linked to an ancient struggle for world domination. Nonstop action and a richly layered plot propel a breakneck pace, and if the characters fit a tried-and-true trope, the skillful dialogue and touches of humor make that easy to overlook. A cliff-hanger ending will have readers begging for the sequel." Alamosa Books, Albuquerque, New Mexico: "Anybody who loves adventure, thriller, or mystery must have this book! I don't have the time to reread anymore. But I've already made time to read this twice. And I want to give it a third go. This is the best adventure book I have read in years. I can just see Dad's Rules going viral. Best read the book before the obscure numbered tweets show up!" Ashley (booknook)'s Reviews on GoodReads.com"This book totally awed me. It's like Harry Pot