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Guardian #7
Unseen
From award-winning author Traci Hunter Abramson comes the next installment of the Guardian series, described by Readers’ Favorite five-star review as having “realistic, relatable characters, a fast-placed plot, and plenty of intrigue and nail-biting suspense. . . . Unseen, though part of a series, can be read as a stand-alone novel that will have readers scrambling to get their hands on the rest of them.”
You never know when you’ll be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Manuel never expected to be condemned to life in prison for something as mundane as going to buy milk. When the guardian program offers him a way out, he fakes his death and becomes a ghost, protecting U.S. government operatives in Central and South America.
Laura’s work as a nurse practitioner in San Diego has pushed her to the breaking point. Her visit to Honduras to see her abuela is supposed to be a respite from the pressure. In a split second, however, Laura is captured in a deadly case of mistaken identity. The outlook is dire until a mysterious rescuer appears, launching the pair on a desperate flight to freedom.
Manuel’s skills are pushed to the limit as he races to get Laura out of the country alive. What begins as a connection forged in a shared ordeal quickly deepens, and Manuel and Laura must learn to trust their instincts―and their hearts―if they hope to survive..
You never know when you’ll be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Manuel never expected to be condemned to life in prison for something as mundane as going to buy milk. When the guardian program offers him a way out, he fakes his death and becomes a ghost, protecting U.S. government operatives in Central and South America.
Laura’s work as a nurse practitioner in San Diego has pushed her to the breaking point. Her visit to Honduras to see her abuela is supposed to be a respite from the pressure. In a split second, however, Laura is captured in a deadly case of mistaken identity. The outlook is dire until a mysterious rescuer appears, launching the pair on a desperate flight to freedom.
Manuel’s skills are pushed to the limit as he races to get Laura out of the country alive. What begins as a connection forged in a shared ordeal quickly deepens, and Manuel and Laura must learn to trust their instincts―and their hearts―if they hope to survive..
240 pages, Paperback
Published August 13, 2023
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Traci Hunter Abramson
66 books1,944 followersTraci Hunter Abramson was born in Arizona, where she lived until moving to Venezuela for a study-abroad program. After graduating from Brigham Young University, she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years, eventually resigning in order to raise her family. She credits the CIA with giving her a wealth of ideas as well as the skills needed to survive her children's teenage years. She is a eight-time Whitney Award winner and has written more than forty bestselling novels. For more information about Traci, click here: https://linktr.ee/traciabramson
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August 30, 2023
I’ve never read Traci Hunter Abramson before UNSEEN, but I know for sure, this won’t be my last time! She hooked me from the very first page and never let me go! Secrets will be revealed and heartbreak comes along with tragedy which had me going through so many different emotions and feelings. Traci sure knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat while reading and I love when an author does that to me. Live the rest of his life in prison or “die” his family and friends will think, but actually be free to help a specific group of people? What will Manuel choose? Can the story get any stranger than that? Oh yes it can, but you are going to have to read UNSEEN to find out. No spoilers here!
Laura is a nurse practitioner who is visiting her grandmother, in the hospital in Honduras. While leaving the hospital someone thinks she is a doctor and is kidnapped by members of the Jaguar Negro gang. They want her to help one of their wounded members. The twists and turns just keep coming. So much so, that you won’t be able to put UNSEEN down until the very end. You will see how the main characters learn to trust and forgive throughout this suspenseful tale and you will be cheering for them to figure it all out. I thought I knew who was trying to get them, but of course, I was wrong! My emotions were all over the place while reading and as soon as I was finished, I immediately checked my library for more of Traci’s stories. They have quite a few and am excited to get to them. UNSEEN is crazy good and everyone should read it! I am now on a quest to read all of her previous books and can totally understand why so many of my reading friends love this author so much!
Overall, UNSEEN is a book I can say nothing but fantastic things about. There is so much heart in Traci’s’s writing. All of the characters are very interesting and believable, so much so that I felt as if I’ve known them for a long time. I look forward to reading Track’s previous books that I haven’t gotten to yet as well as her future ones. There is so much going on in this story, but Traci does a wonderful job of weaving all the pieces together. UNSEEN is filled with mystery and many secrets. Your heart will be in your throat throughout most of this gripping story and you won’t believe how it ends! That’s all I’m saying about that!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from JustRead. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
Laura is a nurse practitioner who is visiting her grandmother, in the hospital in Honduras. While leaving the hospital someone thinks she is a doctor and is kidnapped by members of the Jaguar Negro gang. They want her to help one of their wounded members. The twists and turns just keep coming. So much so, that you won’t be able to put UNSEEN down until the very end. You will see how the main characters learn to trust and forgive throughout this suspenseful tale and you will be cheering for them to figure it all out. I thought I knew who was trying to get them, but of course, I was wrong! My emotions were all over the place while reading and as soon as I was finished, I immediately checked my library for more of Traci’s stories. They have quite a few and am excited to get to them. UNSEEN is crazy good and everyone should read it! I am now on a quest to read all of her previous books and can totally understand why so many of my reading friends love this author so much!
Overall, UNSEEN is a book I can say nothing but fantastic things about. There is so much heart in Traci’s’s writing. All of the characters are very interesting and believable, so much so that I felt as if I’ve known them for a long time. I look forward to reading Track’s previous books that I haven’t gotten to yet as well as her future ones. There is so much going on in this story, but Traci does a wonderful job of weaving all the pieces together. UNSEEN is filled with mystery and many secrets. Your heart will be in your throat throughout most of this gripping story and you won’t believe how it ends! That’s all I’m saying about that!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from JustRead. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
August 18, 2023
What an adventure!!! I loved it! The author set the stage to create an emotional connection with Manuel and his becoming a Ghost in the guardian program. He was an easy character to connect with and cheer for. His goodness and ability to adapt to situations are all points in his favor. And he was definitely a force to be reckoned with!
Enter Laura, on vacation visiting her grandmother, and taken captive due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I loved her street smarts and ability to think quickly. She is kind and compassionate and has a good head on her shoulders.
When Manuel happens upon Laura he is quick to rescue her and they find themselves on the run! And it's a wild ride trying to evade the bad guys! I was very happy with how the story played out and the great balance between fast paced scenes and danger and the scenes where we get to know more about these characters. Another favorite in The Guardians Series! You can read it as a standalone but I recommend reading all of the books in order as you'll get to know all of the characters that are seen throughout the series.
Content: Clean. Moments of peril, suspense, death, murder and such but not overly graphic. There is some kissing but nothing further. No language. I'd let my teenagers read it.
I received a copy from the publisher, Covenant Communications, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
Enter Laura, on vacation visiting her grandmother, and taken captive due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I loved her street smarts and ability to think quickly. She is kind and compassionate and has a good head on her shoulders.
When Manuel happens upon Laura he is quick to rescue her and they find themselves on the run! And it's a wild ride trying to evade the bad guys! I was very happy with how the story played out and the great balance between fast paced scenes and danger and the scenes where we get to know more about these characters. Another favorite in The Guardians Series! You can read it as a standalone but I recommend reading all of the books in order as you'll get to know all of the characters that are seen throughout the series.
Content: Clean. Moments of peril, suspense, death, murder and such but not overly graphic. There is some kissing but nothing further. No language. I'd let my teenagers read it.
I received a copy from the publisher, Covenant Communications, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
August 13, 2023
“Why was it always the middle of the night when people needed help?”
UNSEEN is another fantastic read from Traci Abramson. This is my favorite book series of Traci’s. She is a suspense and action master. The way Traci writes her chapters makes you hungry for more and more until you finish the book. And I love how she writes her characters. Laura and Manuel were fantastic. Laura is forced into an impossible situation and the way she is always thinking of the next step shows her strength. Manuel, as our Ghost, also is well written. He is a great Guardian but lets his guard down a little with Laura and … I can’t say more but they are a perfect combination.
I received an eARC from the publisher. All views and opinions expressed are my own.
UNSEEN is another fantastic read from Traci Abramson. This is my favorite book series of Traci’s. She is a suspense and action master. The way Traci writes her chapters makes you hungry for more and more until you finish the book. And I love how she writes her characters. Laura and Manuel were fantastic. Laura is forced into an impossible situation and the way she is always thinking of the next step shows her strength. Manuel, as our Ghost, also is well written. He is a great Guardian but lets his guard down a little with Laura and … I can’t say more but they are a perfect combination.
I received an eARC from the publisher. All views and opinions expressed are my own.
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August 14, 2023This book is part of the Guardian series and is set in Honduras. Manuel, a Guardian, is trying to save an informant from certain death, when a civilian named Laura is caught up in the web of danger. They end up on the run from the notorious Jaguar Negro gang with several breath-stealing chase scenes and gunfights. While they are stuck in a safehouse, Manuel and Laura feel a spark of attraction as they get to know one another, but how could Manuel ever ask someone to be part of his life when he’s relegated to the shadows?
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August 14, 2023
The danger and suspense swept me away from the very first page!
I wasn't emotionally prepared for the intense peril that started in the prologue and never let up, but I quickly jumped on board and I was captivated until the very end. Traci Hunter Abramson has delivered a story that holds a reader prisoner throughout every single page. From the drama, to the risky maneuvers, to the scary gang activity, to the unknowns of who and what to trust, to the interesting setting of Honduras, to the forced proximity, I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't even begin to anticipate what would occur next.
I loved this Ghost (Manuel) and my heart broke for the hard decision he had to make and I was scared out of my mind for nurse practitioner, Laura, but I loved watching them step-by-step move through difficult situation after difficult situation, while finding something in each other to hold on to.
This nail biter is fast-paced, intense, and full of wonderful characters, with a very bittersweet romance. I flew through the pages and loved every single minute of my time there.
Content: mild+ moments of peril/danger/death; mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were voluntarily given.*
I wasn't emotionally prepared for the intense peril that started in the prologue and never let up, but I quickly jumped on board and I was captivated until the very end. Traci Hunter Abramson has delivered a story that holds a reader prisoner throughout every single page. From the drama, to the risky maneuvers, to the scary gang activity, to the unknowns of who and what to trust, to the interesting setting of Honduras, to the forced proximity, I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't even begin to anticipate what would occur next.
I loved this Ghost (Manuel) and my heart broke for the hard decision he had to make and I was scared out of my mind for nurse practitioner, Laura, but I loved watching them step-by-step move through difficult situation after difficult situation, while finding something in each other to hold on to.
This nail biter is fast-paced, intense, and full of wonderful characters, with a very bittersweet romance. I flew through the pages and loved every single minute of my time there.
Content: mild+ moments of peril/danger/death; mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own and were voluntarily given.*
September 1, 2023
I really love this series! I've read every Guardian book and this one was just as good as the others. In fact, I sat down and read it in under three hours because I could not stop reading. You know the book is good when all you want to do is read.
Unseen had such great characters in Laura and Manuel. They both have so much on the line as they are trying to stay two steps ahead of a Central American gang. This novel's intensity is ramped up more and more as the story progresses. It's one of those things that keeps you staring at the pages and never wanting to put the book down.
The Guardians Series has been a must-read for me and book #7 can be a standalone book, but reading the previous books only adds to the thrill of their jobs as Guardians. Traci Hunter Abramson knows how to write the perfect thriller, and Unseen is another notch on her award-winning author's belt.
Unseen had such great characters in Laura and Manuel. They both have so much on the line as they are trying to stay two steps ahead of a Central American gang. This novel's intensity is ramped up more and more as the story progresses. It's one of those things that keeps you staring at the pages and never wanting to put the book down.
The Guardians Series has been a must-read for me and book #7 can be a standalone book, but reading the previous books only adds to the thrill of their jobs as Guardians. Traci Hunter Abramson knows how to write the perfect thriller, and Unseen is another notch on her award-winning author's belt.
September 6, 2023
What would you choose? Manuel is faced with a choice, Live the rest of his life in prison for a crime he didn't commit and was in the wrong place at the wrong time, or "die" in the eyes of his family and friends and live free but helping people. Those who make this choice are the Guardians. These are the protectors in the shadows that go by the name Ghost.
This ghost is tasked with saving a witness from the gangs in Central America. Our heroine gets kidnapped with him and gets pulled into the intrigue and in fighting in this gang world, Trying to fly under the radar makes it difficult to move anywhere and with bullet wounds, it is good that Laura is a nurse and can take care of the impatient patient,
The chemistry between Laura and Manuel is palpable, even though he is unable to even give her his name. The twists and turns are fantastic. Just when you think the story is winding down and everything is solved, Traci Hunter Abramson gives you more.
There are fantastic guest appearances by previous guardians we have met. This page turner gives suspense and satisfaction
I received an early copy of this story through NetGalley and this is my honest review.
This ghost is tasked with saving a witness from the gangs in Central America. Our heroine gets kidnapped with him and gets pulled into the intrigue and in fighting in this gang world, Trying to fly under the radar makes it difficult to move anywhere and with bullet wounds, it is good that Laura is a nurse and can take care of the impatient patient,
The chemistry between Laura and Manuel is palpable, even though he is unable to even give her his name. The twists and turns are fantastic. Just when you think the story is winding down and everything is solved, Traci Hunter Abramson gives you more.
There are fantastic guest appearances by previous guardians we have met. This page turner gives suspense and satisfaction
I received an early copy of this story through NetGalley and this is my honest review.
November 12, 2023
This book just felt too similar to all the other guardian novels to me. The love story progression is almost always the same in each book because of the constraints of the job as a ghost. That hasn’t bothered me in the past but it felt too repetitive for me this time around.
September 2, 2023
The action in this story takes precedence from the turn of the very first page. A fast paced action packed, suspense-filled novel that readers will absolutely not want to put down, Unseen is an exciting and excellent addition to the Guardian series. Abramson shows off her talent of writing with the build up of tension and suspense throughout the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire story. Readers will love the easy to relate to characters and love getting to know them and their stories and see how everything all plays out. A big theme in the story is about being in the wrong place at the wrong time and how that can impact people’s lives. Another well-written and captivating story that readers will not want to put down and will not want to miss.
Series: Guardians
Genre: romantic suspense, mystery, contemporary
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Publication date: August 13, 2023
Number of pages: 240
Content warning: moments of suspense include: peril, danger, and death; some kissing
Other books in the series:
1-Failsafe
2-Safe House
3-Sanctuary
4-On the Run
5-In Harm’s Way
6-Not Dead Yet
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
Series: Guardians
Genre: romantic suspense, mystery, contemporary
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Publication date: August 13, 2023
Number of pages: 240
Content warning: moments of suspense include: peril, danger, and death; some kissing
Other books in the series:
1-Failsafe
2-Safe House
3-Sanctuary
4-On the Run
5-In Harm’s Way
6-Not Dead Yet
Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
July 25, 2023
Guys! There’s another Guardian book out in the world and I’m so freaking excited about that! It was so fun to dive into a story full of action, intrigue, and mystery There’s something enthralling about the way Traci writes.
Recently, I’ve enjoyed going into books without reading the blurb and although I knew about the guardians, Unseen was such a fun book to experience without any idea what would happen! The romance was there and who would complain about a handsome Manuel taking charge and protecting Laura.
I don’t think I could say enough about this book. Traci’s books are for anyone who likes secret agents, action, descriptions that make you want to travel, and plot twists. Might reread through the guardian series just for fun. 😁
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Recently, I’ve enjoyed going into books without reading the blurb and although I knew about the guardians, Unseen was such a fun book to experience without any idea what would happen! The romance was there and who would complain about a handsome Manuel taking charge and protecting Laura.
I don’t think I could say enough about this book. Traci’s books are for anyone who likes secret agents, action, descriptions that make you want to travel, and plot twists. Might reread through the guardian series just for fun. 😁
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 21, 2023
"What's it going to be, kid? Live in prison, or die and be free?" That is Manuel's choice--go to prison for a very long time for a crime he didn't commit or "die" and become a Guardian. He would be dead to his family and everyone who knows him and have to live in the shadows helping operatives in trouble. Fast forward nine years: Manuel lives in Honduras and his latest task is to help an operative whose cover's been blown, the operative's informant.
Laura is a nurse practitioner from San Diego visiting her grandmother, who's in the hospital in Honduras. While leaving the hospital she's mistaken for a doctor and is kidnapped by members of the Jaguar Negro gang to help one of their wounded members.
I liked how smart Laura was and how she used her medical knowledge to disable some of the guards. She was far braver than I'd have been--I would've been frozen with fear. I found Manuel's backstory heartbreaking and felt so bad for his family, but he was an amazing Guardian. I liked how well Laura and Manuel worked together and the trust they built between them in such a short amount of time. It saved their lives more than once.
I love suspense and romantic suspense, but thank goodness for the slower parts in the story when they're in the safe house. I don't think I could've taken all the suspense without a couple of breaks here and there. Just when I thought they were safe--BAM!! We're back on the run. This is another sleep stealer from one of my long-time favorite clean romantic suspense authors.
This is another great addition to the Guardian series but can be read as a standalone as this plot doesn't have anything to do with the previous books. Warning: once you read this you're going to want to binge-read the rest of the series.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Laura is a nurse practitioner from San Diego visiting her grandmother, who's in the hospital in Honduras. While leaving the hospital she's mistaken for a doctor and is kidnapped by members of the Jaguar Negro gang to help one of their wounded members.
I liked how smart Laura was and how she used her medical knowledge to disable some of the guards. She was far braver than I'd have been--I would've been frozen with fear. I found Manuel's backstory heartbreaking and felt so bad for his family, but he was an amazing Guardian. I liked how well Laura and Manuel worked together and the trust they built between them in such a short amount of time. It saved their lives more than once.
I love suspense and romantic suspense, but thank goodness for the slower parts in the story when they're in the safe house. I don't think I could've taken all the suspense without a couple of breaks here and there. Just when I thought they were safe--BAM!! We're back on the run. This is another sleep stealer from one of my long-time favorite clean romantic suspense authors.
This is another great addition to the Guardian series but can be read as a standalone as this plot doesn't have anything to do with the previous books. Warning: once you read this you're going to want to binge-read the rest of the series.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
July 17, 2023
This is part of the Guardian novels that are stand alone books loosely related. I think they originally were a break off from the authors Saint Squad series. Either way I enjoy the author and both of the series of books. Guardians are Federal, off the books, ghosts. They are people who are given the chance to work covert operations often going in where the CIA can’t. By being part of the operations they give up the life they once knew and their families often think they are dead.
The last books have been set in Europe but this one moves to Honduras. Laura is a nurse practitioner who is kidnapped after visiting her grandmother in a hospital. She is wearing scrubs and gang members want her to treat someone who has been shot. Manuel is a guardian and he protects US assets in Central America. He rescues Laura and her patient who he wants information from. But local cartel members are hot on thier heels and the local police have been paid off. It makes for tense scenes and risky escapes. I thought there was a good balance between the action and a brewing (clean) romance. There is also a nice shift away from everything magically being done on computers. This is an action packed addition to the Guardian collection.
Thank You to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for the ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.
The last books have been set in Europe but this one moves to Honduras. Laura is a nurse practitioner who is kidnapped after visiting her grandmother in a hospital. She is wearing scrubs and gang members want her to treat someone who has been shot. Manuel is a guardian and he protects US assets in Central America. He rescues Laura and her patient who he wants information from. But local cartel members are hot on thier heels and the local police have been paid off. It makes for tense scenes and risky escapes. I thought there was a good balance between the action and a brewing (clean) romance. There is also a nice shift away from everything magically being done on computers. This is an action packed addition to the Guardian collection.
Thank You to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for the ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.
July 27, 2023
Oh my goodness this was such an exciting and thrilling read! Unseen is the 7th book in Traci Hunter Abramson’s Guardian series. I have loved Abramson’s books and I am so glad that I got the chance to read this book.
Manuel and Laura were fun to read about. They were facing unbeatable odds and yet they were trying their best to survive. I love getting to know Manual and Laura, they were such engaging characters and I wanted them to be happy. Manual was such an interesting character especially because he didn’t not necessarily want to be a guardian. Manual was just trying to make through and help those around him. Laura was also so cool especially because she was in a stressful situation and yet she was still positive.
I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this book would end. Manuel and Laura were on the run as they tried to hide from the local gangs in Hounders, especially the ones that wanted them dead. There were so many different things that were going on and I didn’t know how it was going to end. I loved the characters, they really drew me in. Abramson wrote the perfect blend of romance and suspense. I really enjoyed Unseen and I would definitely recommend it! Unseen is a clean romantic suspense.
Content warnings: violence, gang activity,
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.
Manuel and Laura were fun to read about. They were facing unbeatable odds and yet they were trying their best to survive. I love getting to know Manual and Laura, they were such engaging characters and I wanted them to be happy. Manual was such an interesting character especially because he didn’t not necessarily want to be a guardian. Manual was just trying to make through and help those around him. Laura was also so cool especially because she was in a stressful situation and yet she was still positive.
I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this book would end. Manuel and Laura were on the run as they tried to hide from the local gangs in Hounders, especially the ones that wanted them dead. There were so many different things that were going on and I didn’t know how it was going to end. I loved the characters, they really drew me in. Abramson wrote the perfect blend of romance and suspense. I really enjoyed Unseen and I would definitely recommend it! Unseen is a clean romantic suspense.
Content warnings: violence, gang activity,
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.
August 18, 2023
I’ve been a fan of this author since her Undercurrents Series and pretty much been in love with her characters ever since. (Hello Saint Squad!) This is the next installment of the Guardian Series.
Manuel is in the wrong place at the wrong time and his whole life changes. Now he has a new purpose and it’s not easy, but rewarding. He meets Laura during a mission and that’s the start of the crazy.
This is clean romantic suspense at its best and it starts on page one. If you’re unfamiliar with her writing this is a great place to start, but I would encourage going back to the first book to learn more about this intriguing world. The decision to be a Ghost is incredibly noble.
There is plenty of danger and gang violence that will keep you from that late last minute errand you wanted to run. But there are also sweet romantic moments that let you breathe a bit before the author rips the air out of your lungs again.
This is all good folks! I promise. Go to Honduras with Laura and visit the beautiful beach house.
Manuel will have your heart and keep it safe. Laura is no shrinking violet and all kinds of brave.
Received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required. But seriously, if you haven’t read her books you need to get right on that!!
Manuel is in the wrong place at the wrong time and his whole life changes. Now he has a new purpose and it’s not easy, but rewarding. He meets Laura during a mission and that’s the start of the crazy.
This is clean romantic suspense at its best and it starts on page one. If you’re unfamiliar with her writing this is a great place to start, but I would encourage going back to the first book to learn more about this intriguing world. The decision to be a Ghost is incredibly noble.
There is plenty of danger and gang violence that will keep you from that late last minute errand you wanted to run. But there are also sweet romantic moments that let you breathe a bit before the author rips the air out of your lungs again.
This is all good folks! I promise. Go to Honduras with Laura and visit the beautiful beach house.
Manuel will have your heart and keep it safe. Laura is no shrinking violet and all kinds of brave.
Received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required. But seriously, if you haven’t read her books you need to get right on that!!
July 20, 2023
This was a great, fast-paced romantic suspense book. Unseen is book seven in the Guardians series by Traci Hunter Abramson. This was my first time reading a book by this author, and I liked how even though it was later in a series it read like a stand alone. I liked main characters Manuel and Laura and enjoyed following them on their suspenseful journey. I flew through this book and I appreciated that the romance aspects of this book didn’t contain spicy scenes. Overall this was a good romantic suspense book that I recommend checking out.
August 18, 2023
When nurse practitioner Laura travels to Honduras to visit her ill grandmother, she gets kidnapped by a local gang to tend to the injuries of one of their members. Little do they know that this member is working with the CIA, and Manuel Banegas is sent in to rescue him—and when he finds Laura has been taken hostage, he rescues her, too. Concealing his real identity, Manuel fights to outrun the Honduran gang and get Laura and the CIA asset out of the country without losing their lives or their hearts in the process.💉
This was my first time reading Traci Hunter Abramson, and it was such a suspenseful read! The book was fast-paced with high stakes and a great forced proximity romance. It was so interesting to read a book that took place entirely in another country, and I appreciated the Honduran culture that was weaved into the story.
As for the things I didn’t like, the story did feel a little unrealistic at times. Laura has literally been ripped away from her life and her family by a violent gang, and yet she doesn’t seem all that worried and almost treats her experience like a vacation. I also wish there could’ve been a fuller explanation of the Guardians program. I didn’t quite understand who they were or how they worked. But this is the 7th Guardians book, so perhaps it’s more explained in one of the earlier ones.
Also, I do want to note that this book is published by a Mormon publisher, and I did not realize this until I already started reading the book. As a Christian, I disagree greatly with Mormon theology and beliefs; however, I did not notice much Mormon theology in this book. I noticed one practice of folding arms to pray (which is a strictly Mormon practice), but other than that, I didn’t see anything too questionable.
Overall, this was a really exciting story, and I would recommend it!🖤
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*As a launch team member, I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions above are my own.
This was my first time reading Traci Hunter Abramson, and it was such a suspenseful read! The book was fast-paced with high stakes and a great forced proximity romance. It was so interesting to read a book that took place entirely in another country, and I appreciated the Honduran culture that was weaved into the story.
As for the things I didn’t like, the story did feel a little unrealistic at times. Laura has literally been ripped away from her life and her family by a violent gang, and yet she doesn’t seem all that worried and almost treats her experience like a vacation. I also wish there could’ve been a fuller explanation of the Guardians program. I didn’t quite understand who they were or how they worked. But this is the 7th Guardians book, so perhaps it’s more explained in one of the earlier ones.
Also, I do want to note that this book is published by a Mormon publisher, and I did not realize this until I already started reading the book. As a Christian, I disagree greatly with Mormon theology and beliefs; however, I did not notice much Mormon theology in this book. I noticed one practice of folding arms to pray (which is a strictly Mormon practice), but other than that, I didn’t see anything too questionable.
Overall, this was a really exciting story, and I would recommend it!🖤
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*As a launch team member, I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions above are my own.
September 13, 2024
If I were to rate this one amidst all the other guardian books I’d say it is not my most favorite but not the worst. The love story felt a little hard to believe since we didn’t really get much of their conversation or how they spent their time aside from the necessary but I thought the other aspects of the book were good.
August 14, 2023
This was fast-paced all the way through. I loved the plot twists and the unexpected romance in the midst of danger. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat.
July 5, 2024
Nothing objectionable but no stand-outs either. Lone operator rescues and evades bad guys. Repaid by declarations of love
July 22, 2024
At this point I feel like the guardian books are all the same just in different countries? I was a little bored of the story. Ended cute as they always do.
October 25, 2023
Oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow!!! What a thrilling and frightening and romantic story, too! These books just keep getting better!
August 31, 2023
Wow! Unseen is the first book I’ve read by Traci Hunter Abramson, and I loved it! It’s the 7th book in her Guardian series, but it can be read as a stand-alone. This Christian romantic suspense book is a real page-turner.
When Laura made her plans to visit her abuela in Honduras, she’d never have imagined the danger she would face. As a nurse practitioner, Laura’s attire – hospital scrubs – immediately catches the attention of gang members who grab her from the parking lot to “fix” someone who has information they need, but he’s suffering from a gunshot wound. With some ingenuity and mostly God’s timing, Laura is able to escape with the victim when Manuel, a member of the very secret guardians, shows up to help them. From there it is a matter of staying hidden from the gang until Laura can get out of the country safely.
I loved these characters! Reading about how Manuel became a part of the guardians, what his job entails, and his loyalty to those he’s protecting make him an outstanding hero and swoony romantic interest. Laura is a lot cooler and more composed than I would be! She is in a foreign country, abducted by gang members, concerned about her abuela, and she still takes care of her patient and adjusts to being in hiding and moving around with a gracious attitude. It’s no wonder Manuel can’t help falling for her. I won’t say anything about the other characters except that they are well-written and very believable!
I read Unseen in just a few hours because I just couldn’t stop reading. It’s so suspenseful and exciting! Don’t start it before bed, or you’ll be up all night! I highly recommend Unseen for its believable characters, page-turning action, and sweet romance.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
When Laura made her plans to visit her abuela in Honduras, she’d never have imagined the danger she would face. As a nurse practitioner, Laura’s attire – hospital scrubs – immediately catches the attention of gang members who grab her from the parking lot to “fix” someone who has information they need, but he’s suffering from a gunshot wound. With some ingenuity and mostly God’s timing, Laura is able to escape with the victim when Manuel, a member of the very secret guardians, shows up to help them. From there it is a matter of staying hidden from the gang until Laura can get out of the country safely.
I loved these characters! Reading about how Manuel became a part of the guardians, what his job entails, and his loyalty to those he’s protecting make him an outstanding hero and swoony romantic interest. Laura is a lot cooler and more composed than I would be! She is in a foreign country, abducted by gang members, concerned about her abuela, and she still takes care of her patient and adjusts to being in hiding and moving around with a gracious attitude. It’s no wonder Manuel can’t help falling for her. I won’t say anything about the other characters except that they are well-written and very believable!
I read Unseen in just a few hours because I just couldn’t stop reading. It’s so suspenseful and exciting! Don’t start it before bed, or you’ll be up all night! I highly recommend Unseen for its believable characters, page-turning action, and sweet romance.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
August 15, 2023
Unseen is the seventh book in Traci Hunter Abramson's Guardian series. Stand alone? No problem, however, each of the prior novels in the series are GREAT stories.
Manuel's story only takes about a minute of reading to start the adventure. His unexpected entanglement with a Guardian protecting an asset, in the midst of a gang shoot-out, culminates in dire unintended consequences. You know you're having a bad day when you stop on the way home to pick up some milk for your younger siblings, and wind up sentenced to life in prison with 20 years to serve before being eligible for parole. Definitely a bad day.
However, sometimes there really is a light at the end of a dark tunnel, and this one results in Manuel joining the Guardian team as a "ghost", on call to rescue CIA operatives or assets who are in danger at a moment's notice.
His current assignment begins with the message "I've been compromised" and Manuel, with about ten years of experience now as a "ghost", is inserted to save a CIA case officer and rescue the asset, who may or may not have ulterior motives of his own. If that wasn't enough, he also rescues an unexpected kidnap victim. Danger really does lurk around every corner as Manuel endeavors to keep alive all of them, but especially the beautiful kidnap victim, who just might change his life.
Good story, great series, plenty of excitement.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an independent review. based on my own opinions.
Manuel's story only takes about a minute of reading to start the adventure. His unexpected entanglement with a Guardian protecting an asset, in the midst of a gang shoot-out, culminates in dire unintended consequences. You know you're having a bad day when you stop on the way home to pick up some milk for your younger siblings, and wind up sentenced to life in prison with 20 years to serve before being eligible for parole. Definitely a bad day.
However, sometimes there really is a light at the end of a dark tunnel, and this one results in Manuel joining the Guardian team as a "ghost", on call to rescue CIA operatives or assets who are in danger at a moment's notice.
His current assignment begins with the message "I've been compromised" and Manuel, with about ten years of experience now as a "ghost", is inserted to save a CIA case officer and rescue the asset, who may or may not have ulterior motives of his own. If that wasn't enough, he also rescues an unexpected kidnap victim. Danger really does lurk around every corner as Manuel endeavors to keep alive all of them, but especially the beautiful kidnap victim, who just might change his life.
Good story, great series, plenty of excitement.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an independent review. based on my own opinions.
November 23, 2023
I love the Guardians series and get so excited each time she announces another book.
7th book of series
Sweet Romantic Suspense
Dual POV
Forced proximity/On the run
The ghost we meet this time is Manuel and he’s backstory to why he’s now a guardian to heartbreaking.
Manuel is the ghost working in Central America.
Laura is a nurse visiting her grandmother in Honduras.
She crosses paths with Manuel after she has been kidnapped by a gang for use of her skills.
Once he frees her they are constantly on the run from this gang.
I enjoyed this story. It was exciting with the action and also very sweet as you watched them call for one another.
Traci is always a top rec for me!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
7th book of series
Sweet Romantic Suspense
Dual POV
Forced proximity/On the run
The ghost we meet this time is Manuel and he’s backstory to why he’s now a guardian to heartbreaking.
Manuel is the ghost working in Central America.
Laura is a nurse visiting her grandmother in Honduras.
She crosses paths with Manuel after she has been kidnapped by a gang for use of her skills.
Once he frees her they are constantly on the run from this gang.
I enjoyed this story. It was exciting with the action and also very sweet as you watched them call for one another.
Traci is always a top rec for me!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 7, 2023
I couldn’t put it down!
This book kept me riveted to the end. When I had to put it down, I spent the whole time thinking about how quickly I could get back to it. Manuel is caught in a situation where he is accused of the deaths of two men. Despite his innocence he is convicted and then offered the chance to become a ghost working to protect the United States. Now he is stationed in Central America and is again in a life and death situation where two assets are wounded. He can rescue the one but the other is taken by the gang members. The gang then takes Laura, a nurse practitioner, from a hospital to help the wounded man. Soon Laura and her patient are rescued by Manuel but they are still on the run from the gang, trying to get to safety. A phenomenal read I can highly recommend. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.
This book kept me riveted to the end. When I had to put it down, I spent the whole time thinking about how quickly I could get back to it. Manuel is caught in a situation where he is accused of the deaths of two men. Despite his innocence he is convicted and then offered the chance to become a ghost working to protect the United States. Now he is stationed in Central America and is again in a life and death situation where two assets are wounded. He can rescue the one but the other is taken by the gang members. The gang then takes Laura, a nurse practitioner, from a hospital to help the wounded man. Soon Laura and her patient are rescued by Manuel but they are still on the run from the gang, trying to get to safety. A phenomenal read I can highly recommend. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.
May 27, 2025
“What’s it going to be, kid? Live in prison, or die and be free?”
This might be my favorite Guardians book yet! Although, I’d probably have to read them all to make sure, which I know I will do. This book is an unputdownable page turner from the first page! It has mystery, suspense and romance, and I loved every bit of it! I can’t wait to see where this series takes us next!
Manuel was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and now his life as he knew it is over. Now he has a choice: Life in prison or “die” and join the Guardians.
Laura was leaving after visiting her abuela in the hospital in Honduras when she was kidnapped by the Jaguar Negro gang. Suddenly she’s thrown into this world of guardians that she knew nothing about, and she has to trust a man who won’t even tell her his name to get her out alive.
I received an advanced copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This might be my favorite Guardians book yet! Although, I’d probably have to read them all to make sure, which I know I will do. This book is an unputdownable page turner from the first page! It has mystery, suspense and romance, and I loved every bit of it! I can’t wait to see where this series takes us next!
Manuel was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and now his life as he knew it is over. Now he has a choice: Life in prison or “die” and join the Guardians.
Laura was leaving after visiting her abuela in the hospital in Honduras when she was kidnapped by the Jaguar Negro gang. Suddenly she’s thrown into this world of guardians that she knew nothing about, and she has to trust a man who won’t even tell her his name to get her out alive.
I received an advanced copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 9, 2023
This book keeps you tense from the first chapter. Part of the Guardian series, it doesn’t disappoint with the action or the romance.
Read full review in the 2023 May issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2023 May issue of InD'tale Magazine.
August 30, 2023
I’ve read a lot of Tracis books and this is one of my favorites. Bc of all the forced proximity, the two MC are together for basically the whole book. This book had a lot more kisses and romantic moments than her other books too. The book had a perfect balance of slow moments with talking, kissing, cooking food, playing games, watching movies and fast pace, heart pounding, high action moments. Bc of the slow moments, the character could really get to know each other and have cute dates. The action in the book makes your heart pound and you will fly through those pages. I learned a lot about the Central American Hispanic culture and landscape too. And Central America gangs! I loved both MC. They were both in their late twenties and had practical, nice, caring personalities. There was an epic scene that reminded me of fast and the furious movies. And the setting was very romantic and made me want to visit Honduras if I knew I wouldn’t get shot by a gang.
SPOILERS and book notes:
This book is going to be interesting. Manuel’s mom is a venisualian immigrant. They live in Alabama but Spanish and English household. His choice is to “live in prison, or die and be free”. Crazy! Oh good the characters will be my age. And now he is riding a motorcycle in Honduras. Awww Laura gets kidnapped to take care of a Jaguar Negro gang hostage! Super scary, And now ghost took on five guys in a house to save her and her patient. “he was some Honduran James Bond who didn’t have the sense to know that bullets could kill him.” I love these unique characters to me. I always wondered what it would be like to grow up in a multilingual home: “The directions were in Spanish, but when he had spoken to her in English earlier, his accent had been much like her own, just a wisp of a Spanish accent in his words, as though he had grown up in a multilingual home.” Manuel is a guardian: “The guy who comes out of the shadows just in time to rescue CIA types from the gangs.” Laura is a girl after my own heart: “They were hiding out from one of the most dangerous gangs in the Americas, and she was more concerned about feeding them than getting out of sight. Strange.” I think it is adorable that our ghost can’t even handle the sight of his own blood but can take in five armed gang members. Heck yes ghost is addicted to Harry Potter. “and the way he had just let her work through the storm while giving her an anchor had been exactly what she’d needed.” I love this fast and the furious car chase we have going on! Manuel is just as good as Dom. Now they are hiding in a beach house on the carribean. Since Laura is Honduras she knows how to make pupusas and it sounds delicious. They are corn pancake with bean and cheese or meat filling. I love the slow soft moments of them hiding out and just chilling. And going on dates and kissing and making food and walking on beaches. Ooo the ending was heart pounding action that had me flipping the pages. Even though I guessed the villain I still loved every second of it. And the hea.
SPOILERS and book notes:
This book is going to be interesting. Manuel’s mom is a venisualian immigrant. They live in Alabama but Spanish and English household. His choice is to “live in prison, or die and be free”. Crazy! Oh good the characters will be my age. And now he is riding a motorcycle in Honduras. Awww Laura gets kidnapped to take care of a Jaguar Negro gang hostage! Super scary, And now ghost took on five guys in a house to save her and her patient. “he was some Honduran James Bond who didn’t have the sense to know that bullets could kill him.” I love these unique characters to me. I always wondered what it would be like to grow up in a multilingual home: “The directions were in Spanish, but when he had spoken to her in English earlier, his accent had been much like her own, just a wisp of a Spanish accent in his words, as though he had grown up in a multilingual home.” Manuel is a guardian: “The guy who comes out of the shadows just in time to rescue CIA types from the gangs.” Laura is a girl after my own heart: “They were hiding out from one of the most dangerous gangs in the Americas, and she was more concerned about feeding them than getting out of sight. Strange.” I think it is adorable that our ghost can’t even handle the sight of his own blood but can take in five armed gang members. Heck yes ghost is addicted to Harry Potter. “and the way he had just let her work through the storm while giving her an anchor had been exactly what she’d needed.” I love this fast and the furious car chase we have going on! Manuel is just as good as Dom. Now they are hiding in a beach house on the carribean. Since Laura is Honduras she knows how to make pupusas and it sounds delicious. They are corn pancake with bean and cheese or meat filling. I love the slow soft moments of them hiding out and just chilling. And going on dates and kissing and making food and walking on beaches. Ooo the ending was heart pounding action that had me flipping the pages. Even though I guessed the villain I still loved every second of it. And the hea.
August 14, 2023
Wow! Another amazing, edge of your seat, nail-biter in Traci’s Hunter Abramson’s Guardians series! Unseen takes us to the streets of Honduras where a ruthless gang kidnaps a young woman visiting her grandmother in the hospital. It’s up to Manuel, a member of the highly classified Guardian program to rescue her.
Manuel gave up everything to become a Guardian. As part of this secret government agency he’s charged with protecting U.S. operatives in Central and South America. He’s called “Ghost” because to anyone outside of the Guardian program, he’s presumed dead. Given a choice after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit to join the elite organization or face life in prison, he chose to become a Guardian. His death was faked and he became a highly-trained agent.
Laura’s a nurse practitioner from San Diego visiting her sick grandmother in Honduras. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, she’s captured by a deadly gang, Manuel sees what happened and launches a daring rescue. From there, it’s a deadly cat and mouse game as Manuel and Laura try to keep an injured man alive all while evading the gang intent on their demise. From car chases, to shootouts, to deadly escapes through the jungle, this book will take you on one wild ride as Manuel tries to help Laura get safely back to the U.S.
I loved Manuel & Laura! They were such amazing, relatable characters. I especially loved Manuel’s backstory. The author really shows the sacrifice and heart-wrenching decision he had when he joined the Guardians. While at first Laura doesn’t really know who Manuel is and knows him only as “ghost,” she quickly learns to trust her instincts about him. Their romance was born out of friendship and in the midst of jaw dropping suspense. Though it happened relatively quickly, it was completely believable and I loved every swoony moment.
The setting was fantasitc! The descriptions and feel for Central American culture really made this story come alive. I could easily picture all the gorgeous locations.
Highly recommend to all romantic suspense fans! Though it’s the seventh book in the series, it could easily be read as a standalone. Once you read this though, you’ll want to go back and read all the books in the series. It’s a clean, suspenseful read you won’t be able to put down. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given.
Manuel gave up everything to become a Guardian. As part of this secret government agency he’s charged with protecting U.S. operatives in Central and South America. He’s called “Ghost” because to anyone outside of the Guardian program, he’s presumed dead. Given a choice after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit to join the elite organization or face life in prison, he chose to become a Guardian. His death was faked and he became a highly-trained agent.
Laura’s a nurse practitioner from San Diego visiting her sick grandmother in Honduras. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, she’s captured by a deadly gang, Manuel sees what happened and launches a daring rescue. From there, it’s a deadly cat and mouse game as Manuel and Laura try to keep an injured man alive all while evading the gang intent on their demise. From car chases, to shootouts, to deadly escapes through the jungle, this book will take you on one wild ride as Manuel tries to help Laura get safely back to the U.S.
I loved Manuel & Laura! They were such amazing, relatable characters. I especially loved Manuel’s backstory. The author really shows the sacrifice and heart-wrenching decision he had when he joined the Guardians. While at first Laura doesn’t really know who Manuel is and knows him only as “ghost,” she quickly learns to trust her instincts about him. Their romance was born out of friendship and in the midst of jaw dropping suspense. Though it happened relatively quickly, it was completely believable and I loved every swoony moment.
The setting was fantasitc! The descriptions and feel for Central American culture really made this story come alive. I could easily picture all the gorgeous locations.
Highly recommend to all romantic suspense fans! Though it’s the seventh book in the series, it could easily be read as a standalone. Once you read this though, you’ll want to go back and read all the books in the series. It’s a clean, suspenseful read you won’t be able to put down. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given.
August 22, 2023
When Laura’s career as a nurse practitioner starts to affect her, she takes a trip to see her grandmother in Honduras. When her grandmother requires a hospital stay and Laura finds herself back in a hospital. When she decides to leave and get some things from home, Laura, dressed in her scrubs, is mistaken for a medical professional and kidnapped by the local gang to care for a gunshot wound. Things aren’t looking good until a man shows up to rescue both Laura and the gunshot victim.
Manuel is a ghost. His job is to protect US assets in Central America and stay invisible. When his most recent job goes awry, he is left to rescue an asset and a civilian. As danger follows, Manuel and Laura start to develop feelings for one another all while questioning why certain things are happening. They must trust one another to stop a criminal and stay alive.
Traci Hunter Abramson does it again! “Unseen” is an adventure from the start. It is fun and exhilarating and everything I have come to expect from Traci’s novels.
I loved the mistaken identity at the start of the book. Poor Laura just wants to relax but does life ever go as planned? Yet, she takes her circumstances and makes the best of it. Manuel adapts to his circumstances too. I loved that about both characters. Getting to see both their thoughts and reasoning in the dual POV format made this even better.
I also loved how their relationship grew in this book. It wasn’t an instant love but it wasn’t quite a slow burn either. It had the forced proximity that I love. It was just a good sweet romance that I enjoy.
The suspense in this book was so good. Traci kept me on my toes the entire book. I love that with Traci’s books you never really know who the bad guy is until the end. With mind blowing plot twists, her books are so fun to read.
“Unseen” is the newest installment of the Guardian series. It can be read as a stand alone but I would highly recommend reading the entire series. If you love suspense, plot twists, forced proximity and romance, this is the book for you.
Thank you to the author and Covenant Communications for an advanced copy. These thoughts are my own.
Manuel is a ghost. His job is to protect US assets in Central America and stay invisible. When his most recent job goes awry, he is left to rescue an asset and a civilian. As danger follows, Manuel and Laura start to develop feelings for one another all while questioning why certain things are happening. They must trust one another to stop a criminal and stay alive.
Traci Hunter Abramson does it again! “Unseen” is an adventure from the start. It is fun and exhilarating and everything I have come to expect from Traci’s novels.
I loved the mistaken identity at the start of the book. Poor Laura just wants to relax but does life ever go as planned? Yet, she takes her circumstances and makes the best of it. Manuel adapts to his circumstances too. I loved that about both characters. Getting to see both their thoughts and reasoning in the dual POV format made this even better.
I also loved how their relationship grew in this book. It wasn’t an instant love but it wasn’t quite a slow burn either. It had the forced proximity that I love. It was just a good sweet romance that I enjoy.
The suspense in this book was so good. Traci kept me on my toes the entire book. I love that with Traci’s books you never really know who the bad guy is until the end. With mind blowing plot twists, her books are so fun to read.
“Unseen” is the newest installment of the Guardian series. It can be read as a stand alone but I would highly recommend reading the entire series. If you love suspense, plot twists, forced proximity and romance, this is the book for you.
Thank you to the author and Covenant Communications for an advanced copy. These thoughts are my own.
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