-A teen from Ohio discovers he's the last in a long line of magical warriors chosen to fight to the death. -"Twists and turns abound in this remarkable, nearly flawless debut novel that mixes a young man's coming-of-age with fantasy and adventure. Fast paced and brilliantly plotted."―VOYA "Fans of action/adventure fantasy, and even videogames will find this an absorbing read."―BCCB "The story cleverly entwines ancient magic and contemporary adolescence in a coming-of-age story that works on both levels."―KLIATT