“The greatest wizard of them all continues to inspire…It's great.”
—Los Angeles Times

“Blending Arthurian legend and modern oceanography, Barron's lively tale boasts finely developed characters as well as fast-moving adventure…. Well drawn and touching.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Here is a story to celebrate! Like the heroine, I was instantly pulled under the waves and swallowed by a great whirlpool. Like the heroine, I discovered that the power to choose—and, yes, to create—lies within us all. Readers young and old will savor this tale.”
—Madeleine L'Engle

“T.A. Barron has written yet another wonderful fantasy novel…. A delightful, exceptionally compelling story with the depth and mythic quality we have come to expect from his writing.”
—Chinaberry Book Review

“Another remarkable achievement.”
—Natalie Babbitt

“Barron has another winner here. An action-filled yet thoughtful and alluring book.”
—The Atlanta Journal Constitution

“A spellbinding novel...an intriguing blend of fantasy and science fiction.”
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Tom Barron keeps adding exciting dimensions of creativity and imagination to his work. Here in The Merlin Effect , he explores fascinating new profundities, literally and figuratively; and his admirable Kate undergoes a remarkable sea change. The adventure becomes all the richer through its combination of Arthurian myth, genetics, and oceanography. As a result, the Heartlight sequence gains still greater heart and brighter light.”
—Lloyd Alexander

“Barron so successfully blends reality with fantasy that readers will find little difficulty in suspending their disbelief. Although Kate is a well-drawn personage, other human characters seem merely one-dimensional backdrops to the action. The strongly affirmative tone and the rapid momentum of the plot give this book universal appeal transcending all age barriers.”
—Rocky Mountain News

“Like Heartlight and The Ancient One, The Merlin Effect has many facets—science and faith, history and myth, with lots of pure adventure to enjoy. At times Barron uses our language with an elegance seldom seen.”
—Signal Journal

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Heartlight	The Ancient One	The Merlin Effect