Veranix is Batman, if Batman were a teenager and magically talented. Action, adventure, and magic in a school setting will appeal to those who love Harry Potter and Patrick Rothfuss s The Name of the Wind. Library Journal (starred review) Maresca s debut is smart, fast, and engaging fantasy crime in the mold of Brent Weeks and Harry Harrison. Just perfect. Kat Richardson, national bestselling author of Revenant A well-conceived and well-written melange of popular fantasy sub-genres there s a university with a magic department, there is some vigilante derring-do and thievery . If you re looking for an action-and-adventure-filled new fantasy series, then The Thorn of Dentonhill will suit very well. Civilian Reader The Thorn of Dentonhill is a light-hearted, fun read, and Maresca has introduced a hero with plenty of room to grow, a couple of villains who will provide plenty of conflict in upcoming books. And, most importantly, he s created a character that I care enough about to continue reading. Relentless Reading Take the caped avenger of Batman, the teen-age-superhero angst of Spiderman, the street-gang bravado of West Side Story, and toss in the magic of Harry Potter, and what have you got? Marshall Ryan Maresca s The Thorn of Dentonhill. Kings River Life Magazine Maresca brings the whole package, complete and well-constructed. If you re looking for something fun and adventurous for your next fantasy read, look no further than The Thorn of Dentonhill, an incredible start to a new series, from an author who is clearly on his way to great things. Bibliosanctum