Trinidad O’Laughlin is descended from Wardens—guardians bonded to a territory by magic. She shares the gift, but has no place of her own. A distress call from Indiana may give her a chance at one—if she can survive long enough to take it.
Indianapolis is afraid. Twisted creatures known as The Thin have cut into our world and are preying on its people. The city can’t fight the monsters alone and Trinidad doesn’t have much time to forge a connection strong enough to make a difference.
Update: the cover is BOSS! I bought this BECAUSE of the cover. I wanted to support authors who weren't afraid to put a dark-skinned, natural haired heroine front and center.
Unfortunately the author pulled a fast one and committed epic colorism fail because the heroine is yet ANOTHER in an endless stream of honey/caramel/toffee colored chicks with hazel eyes. Too bad I can't return this because I feel totally cheated. I'll read it when I have nothing else.
Is there some rule in publishing that says writing about a dark-skinned heroine (who's not a poor me drama llama) is forbidden?
Starting a new series from a new author can be a scary situation, thankfully The Thin, is a well-written, fast moving, tension-filled read that leaves the reader craving more.
Urban fantasy readers will enjoy this new take on Wardens and Guardians in a new setting. Plus you get a kick ass woman lead!
When a nudge sends her to Indianapolis, Trinidad finds the city itself and the people who live there are under attack by malevolent force. Trinidad and her friends must find the tear allowing these forces in before it opens wider.
Wendy Hammer doesn't leave you much time to guess what happens next. So if you are looking for your next quick read, I advise you to pick this one up.