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The Guardian #1
The Hunter
Something inhuman is haunting King's Cross; Clare's friends are being chased by unknown Watchers; an angel falls through Clare's roof; and, worse, Clare is plagued by visions of darkness. Clare and Daniel must face these dangers and more, as a threat unlike any they have faced circles the future.
Clare and Daniel are back for more adventures in the first book of The Guardian Series.
Clare and Daniel are back for more adventures in the first book of The Guardian Series.
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First published April 18, 2013
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Lynnie Purcell
25 books169 followersLynnie is an author for young adult and romance novels. You can find her works published on Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Sony, and Apple. She has written five young adult novels and one adult novel. Her passions include reading, watching good movies and TV shows, and writing whenever she can.
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November 29, 2014
This is a continuation of The Watchers series by Lynnie Purcell. That was such a great book series. This series begins a few years after the last series ended, about three years. After reading The Hunter, I must say that I am not quite as crazy about The Guardian Series so far.
The book is enjoyable. Clare and the other Saints travel the world saving people from the bad Watchers. The story opens with Clare on a mission in Bangkok when she encounters a potential threat who disappears as quickly as she appears.
Susan the Ranger makes another appearance, contacting Clare about a new horror threatening the peaceful little town of King’s Cross. This thing is pure evil and can infect victims. It creates a vision in Daniel that turns him into a nightstalker. Clare has to chase him for two days before catching him. Then, she has to stab him in the shoulder to keep him from running off again. She has to invade his mind to reach the logical person who is Daniel.
Clare and Daniel return home only to learn that Reaper is suspiciously missing. Once Alex realizes that Reaper is missing, she knows she can find him. She knows they are connected enough that she can find him out in the woods and she knows right away that there is something not quite right with him. Yet, she wonders if they should break up. So, she avoids him. This particular story arc is not really the most logical and is one of my least favorite of all the storylines from all the books. Alex, who has a vital character from the beginning is barely a part of this book.
The Hunter is a tar creature that was trapped by Farrah because it had become so evil. As far as villains go, it is definitely different. How do you know who fight when the bad guy could be wearing anyone’s skin? At the same time, how do you convince a desperate group of watchers that your death will do nothing to change their fates?
This book seems to lag sometimes with nothing actually happening… nothing except hunting for the Hunter, talking to the Angel Mathias and helping Daniel’s brain have a seizure. When the fight finally comes it is sort of anti-climatic. The excitement starts when Mathias gets involved in the fight as well. He and Clare make a great team for destroying tar monsters.
The cliff-hanger at the end of the book, however, is brilliant. There is such a strong desire to see what happens to Clare, when and how she and Daniel find each other again, etc…
Overall, this book is a good read. It is not as great as the books in The Watcher Series, but it is just the first book of The Guardian Series. It is obvious that Lynnie loves these characters. I look forward to reviewing the rest of the books in this series.
Overall a 3 out of 5 stars.
The book is enjoyable. Clare and the other Saints travel the world saving people from the bad Watchers. The story opens with Clare on a mission in Bangkok when she encounters a potential threat who disappears as quickly as she appears.
Susan the Ranger makes another appearance, contacting Clare about a new horror threatening the peaceful little town of King’s Cross. This thing is pure evil and can infect victims. It creates a vision in Daniel that turns him into a nightstalker. Clare has to chase him for two days before catching him. Then, she has to stab him in the shoulder to keep him from running off again. She has to invade his mind to reach the logical person who is Daniel.
Clare and Daniel return home only to learn that Reaper is suspiciously missing. Once Alex realizes that Reaper is missing, she knows she can find him. She knows they are connected enough that she can find him out in the woods and she knows right away that there is something not quite right with him. Yet, she wonders if they should break up. So, she avoids him. This particular story arc is not really the most logical and is one of my least favorite of all the storylines from all the books. Alex, who has a vital character from the beginning is barely a part of this book.
The Hunter is a tar creature that was trapped by Farrah because it had become so evil. As far as villains go, it is definitely different. How do you know who fight when the bad guy could be wearing anyone’s skin? At the same time, how do you convince a desperate group of watchers that your death will do nothing to change their fates?
This book seems to lag sometimes with nothing actually happening… nothing except hunting for the Hunter, talking to the Angel Mathias and helping Daniel’s brain have a seizure. When the fight finally comes it is sort of anti-climatic. The excitement starts when Mathias gets involved in the fight as well. He and Clare make a great team for destroying tar monsters.
The cliff-hanger at the end of the book, however, is brilliant. There is such a strong desire to see what happens to Clare, when and how she and Daniel find each other again, etc…
Overall, this book is a good read. It is not as great as the books in The Watcher Series, but it is just the first book of The Guardian Series. It is obvious that Lynnie loves these characters. I look forward to reviewing the rest of the books in this series.
Overall a 3 out of 5 stars.
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October 31, 2015
Fantastic! Lynnie Purcell is quickly making her way to the top of my favourite author list!
The Hunter picks up 3 years after we last saw everyone and it doesn't take long for things to get moving. All of my favourite characters return and bring along with them some new surprises and problems. I can't tell if I spent most of the book concerned for Clair's safety or worried about what decision Alex was going to make! I love Alex and I'm hoping that everything goes the way I want it to. :D
In The Hunter everyone finds attacks coming at them from all sides but no clear idea of why it's all happening or who's behind their sudden troubles. By the end they have an idea of where to look but are still buried under a mountain of questions. We're drawn back for book two by the big cliffhanger we're left on. I definitely cannot wait to get into the next book. Things are definitely ramping up in King's Cross and I need to know how it all turns out!
The Hunter picks up 3 years after we last saw everyone and it doesn't take long for things to get moving. All of my favourite characters return and bring along with them some new surprises and problems. I can't tell if I spent most of the book concerned for Clair's safety or worried about what decision Alex was going to make! I love Alex and I'm hoping that everything goes the way I want it to. :D
In The Hunter everyone finds attacks coming at them from all sides but no clear idea of why it's all happening or who's behind their sudden troubles. By the end they have an idea of where to look but are still buried under a mountain of questions. We're drawn back for book two by the big cliffhanger we're left on. I definitely cannot wait to get into the next book. Things are definitely ramping up in King's Cross and I need to know how it all turns out!
May 16, 2013
I am a HUGE fan of The Watchers series and to have another book(series) with the characters is feeding my addiction.
The Hunter was fantastic! I loved the wit, the sarcasm and the humor. There were certain line that had me laughing outloud...Daniel trying to distract Clare by telling her he was going to shave his entire body, LOL.
The story is very entertaining, well thought out and engaging. I enjoyed the natural transition from one enemy to another who didn't just come out of nowhere.
And, HOLY CLIFFHANGER, BATMAN!
It is a must read...although if you have not read The Watchers first then you will not know what is going on. Read those first!
The Hunter was fantastic! I loved the wit, the sarcasm and the humor. There were certain line that had me laughing outloud...Daniel trying to distract Clare by telling her he was going to shave his entire body, LOL.
The story is very entertaining, well thought out and engaging. I enjoyed the natural transition from one enemy to another who didn't just come out of nowhere.
And, HOLY CLIFFHANGER, BATMAN!
It is a must read...although if you have not read The Watchers first then you will not know what is going on. Read those first!
May 30, 2013
Great to see all the characters back, very easy to fall back into the story line ( though would recommend reading the watcher series of books first).
Well done Lynnie, another great book full of suspense, excitement and laughs. Now hurry up with the next one -I need my fix :)
Well done Lynnie, another great book full of suspense, excitement and laughs. Now hurry up with the next one -I need my fix :)
July 25, 2013
I have really enjoyed this author and the series she's putting together. Gotta say though, the "tar creature" just kept reminding me of the "tar creature" in Star Trek Next Generation. I'm ok with that. Looking forward to the next one, but I gotta say, cliffhanger at the end?!! What?!
April 30, 2013
good book. nice to have all rthe characters back. good storyline...cliffhanger ending...cant wait for book 2
August 7, 2013
OMG!!!! I can't believe that's how it ended!!! I can't wait for the next book! Good thing it comes out this month!!!!!!!!!!
September 2, 2013
"The Hunter" continues the story of The Watchers with our fave protagonists, Clare & Daniel. I devoured this book in a day and am now on to The Keeper. I just love it!
September 27, 2013
the last few chapters a bit confusing for me personally, reading the next in the guardian series
July 13, 2024
I couldn't bring myself to finish it. I loved the Watcher series but this was disappointing.
July 30, 2014
3 1/2 Stars
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May 13, 2013Loved, it can't wait till next book comes out. Left you hanging, but left you heart broken, too. :(
August 29, 2013
I love the book but whnt crazy at the end lol
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