| "Patrick Carman has created a fascinating world in Elyon, full of magic and puzzles, and a hero in Alexa Daley who is neither plucky nor scared, but instead is curious and resourceful. The young protagonist of The Dark Hills Divide, the first book in a new series, finds worlds opening to her through her love of books, and this well-written juvenile fantasy will do the same for its readers." -- Book Page
"What a pleasure to discover..This book ranks with the best of the British young adult authors including J.K. Rowling, Eoin Colfer and Philip Pullman." - Judith Chandler, Third Place Books
Carman has found an uncommonly developed voice for a first-time author." - Rodger Nichols, The Dallas Chronicle |