Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
The High House
Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
James Stoddard
Class/Genre: Fantasy
Warner, Dec 1998,$6.50, 321 pp.
Carter Anderson was a young lad when he accidentally gave the master keys to Evenmere, the High House, away to the Bobby, the head of the Society of Anarchists. His father realizes that the youthful error was not the fault of his son, but really caused by him not being more diligent with his son, but now he must recover the keys. To protect Carter, he is sent away from the only home he ever had.
Fourteen years later, Carter has been summoned to finally return to his home. He has not heard from his father in years and is shocked to learn that his sire is not in residence. With the help of his half-brother, Carter begins a dangerous quest to restore the rightful lord, his beloved father, to Evenmere.
THE HIGH HOUSE is high level fantasy tale that may be the genre's novel of the year. James Stoddard in his debut novel opens an incredible new world for readers to explore. The Anderson family consists of magical, awe-inspiring characters who will arouse the interest of fans. The incredible High House with its doors leading to every corner of the universe steals the show due to its invigoratingly fresh environs. The superb story line is action-packed and filled with angst, propelling readers to want Mr. Stoddard to open more of Evenmere's doors in future novels.
Harriet Klausner
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