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First Assignment: Prequel to The GUARDIAN Files Series
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2026
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About the author
Elizabeth Whitmore
35 books10 followersElizabeth Whitmore is a bestselling Amazon author of paranormal suspense and supernatural romance set against the lush, haunted backdrop of New Orleans. Her stories blend magic, mystery, and emotional depth, exploring the thin veil between power and consequence, love and loyalty, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Her newest contemporary paranormal suspense series, The GUARDIAN Files, dives deep into a hidden world of witches, shifters, ancient magic, and the shadowy organization sworn to contain them. Set in the heart of Carnival season, the series expands the supernatural universe first introduced in Echoes of the Crescent City, where voodoo, legacy, and the dangerous echoes of the past began to intertwine. The GUARDIAN Files continues that lineage, revealing how bloodlines, betrayals, and buried history shape the present.
Elizabeth’s Echoes of the Crescent City and The GUARDIAN Files share a connected world born from the early mythology of Le Gardien and Les Ombres, where Guardians stand watch and the Shadows wait patiently in the dark. Her Time Sharer series, a reader favorite, offers a separate but equally spellbinding journey through time, second chances, and the enduring power of love.
Originally from South Louisiana, Elizabeth moved to Texas in the late ’80s with her husband. After his retirement, they returned to New Orleans and made it their forever home, settling into a historic condo in the heart of the city. Surrounded by jazz-filled streets, Mardi Gras magic, and centuries-old legends, she draws daily inspiration from the Crescent City’s beauty and mystery.
When she isn’t writing, you’ll likely find her wandering the French Quarter, savoring local cuisine, or relaxing on her balcony with a glass of wine—already dreaming up her next story.
Her newest contemporary paranormal suspense series, The GUARDIAN Files, dives deep into a hidden world of witches, shifters, ancient magic, and the shadowy organization sworn to contain them. Set in the heart of Carnival season, the series expands the supernatural universe first introduced in Echoes of the Crescent City, where voodoo, legacy, and the dangerous echoes of the past began to intertwine. The GUARDIAN Files continues that lineage, revealing how bloodlines, betrayals, and buried history shape the present.
Elizabeth’s Echoes of the Crescent City and The GUARDIAN Files share a connected world born from the early mythology of Le Gardien and Les Ombres, where Guardians stand watch and the Shadows wait patiently in the dark. Her Time Sharer series, a reader favorite, offers a separate but equally spellbinding journey through time, second chances, and the enduring power of love.
Originally from South Louisiana, Elizabeth moved to Texas in the late ’80s with her husband. After his retirement, they returned to New Orleans and made it their forever home, settling into a historic condo in the heart of the city. Surrounded by jazz-filled streets, Mardi Gras magic, and centuries-old legends, she draws daily inspiration from the Crescent City’s beauty and mystery.
When she isn’t writing, you’ll likely find her wandering the French Quarter, savoring local cuisine, or relaxing on her balcony with a glass of wine—already dreaming up her next story.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Exciting prequel to a new series!
In this prequel, we are introduced to our main character, Morgan Monroe, a voodoo witch. With a Baptiste bloodline—not a good thing—the Guardian Organization has pretty much sidelined her and sent her from one dead end assignment to the next. Now she finds herself in west Texas, when something strange starts happening—wells are drying up, which should not be happening. This prequel gives us a really good look into Morgan’s character and the way she works. The plot was well thought out and kept me interested. I thoroughly enjoy reading this and can’t wait to see what she gets into next!
I received an advanced reader’s copy and am voluntarily leaving this review.
In this prequel, we are introduced to our main character, Morgan Monroe, a voodoo witch. With a Baptiste bloodline—not a good thing—the Guardian Organization has pretty much sidelined her and sent her from one dead end assignment to the next. Now she finds herself in west Texas, when something strange starts happening—wells are drying up, which should not be happening. This prequel gives us a really good look into Morgan’s character and the way she works. The plot was well thought out and kept me interested. I thoroughly enjoy reading this and can’t wait to see what she gets into next!
I received an advanced reader’s copy and am voluntarily leaving this review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This series is definitely going to become one of my favorite urban fantasies. Clever, compelling, well-rounded characters, original supernatural entities, beautifully written. I can't wait for more.
I received an advanced reader’s copy and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received an advanced reader’s copy and am voluntarily leaving this review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a good book. Absolutely adored everything about it. The details of this book was perfect.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Monroe Morgan is a news reporter as well as a member of the Guardians, a magical/supernatural investigative team. The Guardians investigate and remediate paranormal events as they occur.
This is the prequel and I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series. The author has done a great job writing about supernatural events that are not out of the question.
I was lucky enough to have been selected to receive an advance copy of this book by Ms. Whitmore. I would like to graciously thank her for that privilege.
This is the prequel and I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series. The author has done a great job writing about supernatural events that are not out of the question.
I was lucky enough to have been selected to receive an advance copy of this book by Ms. Whitmore. I would like to graciously thank her for that privilege.
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