The Twelve

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781593155957
• ISBN10: 1593155956
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-31
• Publisher: Vanguard Press

Summary

The Twelveis an extraordinary and unforgettable novel about a most unusual and unsuspecting hero. At fifteen years old, Max has a near-death experience during which he has a vision that reveals the names of twelve unique individuals. While Max cannot discern the significance of the twelve names, he is unable to shake the sense that they have deep meaning.Eight years pass before Max meets the first of The Twelve. With this meeting, Max's voyage of discovery begins, as he strives to uncover the identities and roles of the individuals he will meet during his journey toward truth. All of The Twelve seem connected, and all of them are important to what will happen at the exact moment the world as we know it will end. The outcome of their meeting could fulfill an ancient Mayan prophecy, controlling the future of life on our planet. Only The Twelve can provide the answers, as the fate of all humanity rests in the balance.

Author Biography

William Gladstone majored in Spanish literature at Yale University and cultural anthropology at Harvard University. He has worked at the highest levels of book publishing. He resides in Cardiff, California.