Muse

Guardian #3

by A.L. Crouch

When Blake Roberts is released from prison, he decides to follow his dream to become a successful impressionist painter and opens an art studio in Wilmington, North Carolina. But when an accident leaves him completely blind, he becomes a recluse - shutting himself away in his studio with only his shattered dreams as company. Blake is lost to total darkness until he is visited by Julian, a small boy, who comes out of nowhere.

And Blake can see him.

Inspired by Julian's visits, Blake begins to paint the boy's likeness. For six months he paints Julian and the portraits become famous. Blake is heralded as an enigma for his ability to paint without the use of his eyes and he finds a second chance in this mysterious relationship with Julian. Until one day there is a knock at Blake's door. A woman, claiming to be Julian's mother, demands to know where her son is.

Julian has been missing for over six months.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2015

About the author

A.L. Crouch, author of the Guardian series, graduated with honors from North Carolina State University with a degree in English. She currently teaches Creative Writing in her hometown of Cary, North Carolina. She is a member of the NC Writers’ Network and spends her summers off from teaching formulating tales of suspense and the supernatural. When she’s not at work raising up young writers or keeping her readers jumping, she is spending time with her husband and two sons exploring the majestic mountains or the alluring coasts of North Carolina. You can visit her at www.alcrouch.com.

Reviews

[Terry Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I breathlessly await A.L.'s books. They truly bring light to the darkness. The characters have great depth and detention Thank you

[Phyllis Swenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book. This one is the best of the three, but of course you have to read the other two first. Read the entire book in less than 24 hours.. I've never done that before.

[Donna Bagby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed the Guardian Series. Book 3 kept my interest and I read it as much as I had the time.
I was thrilled when Logan showed up to help, but was surprised as to the roles of Julian and Blake.
I would recommend the entire series to anyone teen and older.

[maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Your past and present and future depends on you letting yourself be free and allow the light to come in.

[Shannon Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read! Great ending, but totally unexpected!