Will Wilder The Relic of Perilous Fa..., Raymond Arroyo
Will Wilder The Relic of Perilous Fa..., Raymond Arroyo
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Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls

Author: Raymond Arroyo

Narrator: Raymond Arroyo

Unabridged: 7 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/08/2016

Synopsis

Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Peter Lerangis’s Seven Wonders series will embrace this epic adventure in a rollicking new series by a New York Times bestselling author.
 
Will Wilder didn’t mean to unlock his otherworldly gift. But that is exactly what happens when Will “borrows” a sacred relic believed to protect the town of Perilous Falls for nearly a century. Even though his intentions are good, the impulsive twelve-year-old unwittingly awakens an ancient evil endangering all of Perilous Falls.
 
As boats sink and hideous creatures crawl from the rising waters, it is up to Will to confront a nightmarish enemy and set things right before it is too late. Along with his sweet—if lethal—great-aunt Lucille, the curator of a museum of supernatural artifacts, Will proves that the actions of one twelve-year-old boy can change the world.

About The Author

Raymond Arroyo is a New York Times bestselling author, the lead anchor and managing editor of EWTN News, and the host of The World Over Live. The story of Will Wilder grew out of Arroyo’s love of museums and fascination with relics. Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls is Arroyo’s first children’s book. The adventure continues with Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders in spring 2017. He lives in Virginia with his wife and three children. You can follow Arroyo on Facebook and on Twitter at @RaymondArroyo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ash

This book was a mess! Don't read this book. (view spoiler)[I read this because I had an ARC and I wanted to take a break after reading Half-Earth and I wanted to see if maybe my neices would like it. I don't even know where to start with this. A. The writing is bizarre. A lot of weird article use, like "Dan, honey, (hide spoiler)]......more

Goodreads review by Ruth

This book does for Catholic traditions what Rick Riordan has done for Greek and Roman mythology with his Percy Jackson novels. Although, honestly I think Percy Jackson has a slight edge, Will Wilder is a very enjoyable read. It is fast paced, full of action, suspicion, danger, monsters, friendships,......more

Goodreads review by Jamie

Another surprisingly good book for 2017. I think the best way to describe this book is like Indiana Jones Jr. It was a lot of fun and the tie in of fantasy adventure and history/religion was really interesting. I think my favorite character was Simon. I really like his and Andrew's friendship and th......more

Goodreads review by Jeff

I, for whatever reason, didn't care much for Percy Jackson. As an adult, I get why I didn't like it, but I also understand why the kids are so excited about the series. A lot of people have tried to do something similar and it hasn't always work, but Will Wilder is the closest I've seen anything com......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

This gets two stars only because Arroyo has done some really great nonfiction work for adults. The book itself is a mess of cartoonish characters, sloppy Biblical references, and appallingly ham-fisted social commentary. Long review coming soon.......more

Quotes

“You’ll love this wild and thrilling tale. It DOES NOT STOP!” —Dave Barry, #1 New York Times bestselling author
 
“Suspense, adventure, humor, a compelling story, and characters that fired my imagination. Great fun and great frights.” —Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author
 
“[A]n action-packed story of pith helmets and secret passageways, prophecy and skepticism, temptation and wickedness, and the most agile and lethal great-aunt a boy could hope to have.”—The Wall Street Journal
 
“With shades of Indiana Jones and Percy Jackson, Will Wilder’s antics are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers looking for the next great adventure.” —Booklist
 
“Will Wilder is a brand-new, refreshing, entertaining, intrepid young hero who magically combines humor and genuine suspense. And I love Great-Aunt Lucille!” —Mary Higgins Clark, New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense”
 
“Laugh-out-loud humor, palpitation-inducing suspense, and cliffhangers galore await readers young and old. Who knew the battle between good and evil could be so much fun?” —William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist
 
“Monsters! Prophecies! Ancient relics! This is a wildly inventive book, and Will Wilder is just the kind of hero you want when the small town of Perilous Falls turns out to be the most important place in the universe.” —Frank Cottrell Boyce, author of Millions and Cosmic 

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