Reviews of The Barren Twelve
"To be honest, I haven't read anything that excited me in the fantasy genre in years. Everything seems to have been done before and the new efforts are flat and cliche. This book, changed that! VanHooser's story is amazingly complex and nuanced. The characters are intense, involved, breathing people. I strongly recommend it! VanHooser has come along at the perfect time, picking up the mantel that Robert Jordan left behind. I cannot wait for the next book in the series."
"Todd VanHooser is masterful in his weaving of a fantasy tale. From the very first chapter, the reader is spellbound by his ability to craft a living, breathing world out of thin air. As an educator for the past 17 years, eleven of them as an English teacher, I can tell you that both young and old readers will immediately be captivated by VanHooser’s ability to spin a story. Readers have the chance to directly identify with and relate to characters who are often struggling with their same fears and insecurities. VanHooser’s novel is a captivating read that keeps even the most reluctant of readers turning the page."
Kristi Hammer
Goodyear, AZ
JT Humber, English Professor,
Maricopa County Community Colleges, AZ
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