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Destiny: The Secret Watchers Book Five
One extraordinary teen with the memories of two other watchers, one dark and one light, crammed in his head. Owen knows that he must be the one to face the greatest evil ever known; it is his destiny, but nothing is going right. His team is losing faith in him but perhaps worst of all, he is losing it in himself. Owen had always found a way to work with Miles Malone, whose gifts and memories were bequeathed to him four years ago through an enchanted watch that had belonged to the man. Now Owen has had dark watcher powers thrust upon him. Does he have the strength to balance the darkness and light? The Traveler hints that he must do just that if he hopes to win but Owen fears that he is losing his mind and he’s pretty sure his soul will never recover.
Owen’s worst problems don’t lie within. Bob has decided that he is just as dangerous as Madame Evilia Malvada and the best way to rid the world of all watchers is to pit the forces of good and evil against each other. Team Owen is growing stronger and more capable but with threats to his family, an attack on his youngest brother and finally the loss of Marlo, how can he hope to lead them or should he go it alone?
Each choice that Owen makes seems to have consequences broader than anyone could imagine, except for the mysterious Quartet, who know way more than they are willing to share. He learns a hard lesson - you can both hate and admire someone at the same time. He had felt like a pawn in the past but now he knows the truth; he has been used by both sides and the ones pulling his strings are not the ones he thought.
Owen’s worst problems don’t lie within. Bob has decided that he is just as dangerous as Madame Evilia Malvada and the best way to rid the world of all watchers is to pit the forces of good and evil against each other. Team Owen is growing stronger and more capable but with threats to his family, an attack on his youngest brother and finally the loss of Marlo, how can he hope to lead them or should he go it alone?
Each choice that Owen makes seems to have consequences broader than anyone could imagine, except for the mysterious Quartet, who know way more than they are willing to share. He learns a hard lesson - you can both hate and admire someone at the same time. He had felt like a pawn in the past but now he knows the truth; he has been used by both sides and the ones pulling his strings are not the ones he thought.
367 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2016
About the author
Lauren Lynne
10 books216 followersMy name is Lauren Lynne, and I’m an author. One great thing about being a grown-up is that I can write whatever I want. The only problem is I need my glasses to read it now! I’ve always felt like an adventurer at heart, but when things get risky, I’m usually the first to run away. That’s probably why I love suspense, intrigue, and action in books, movies, and my own writing.
I grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon, and earned degrees in education from Oregon State University and Portland State University. I’ve always loved reading, but I started writing professionally more recently. I wrote The Secret Watchers series for my sons and my students. Now, I have fans from age 10 to 93, and that truly makes me happy.
In 2017, I published my first children’s book and a dystopian adventure. I’m also working on a fantasy novel and two middle-grade stories. Writing for young readers and anyone young at heart suits me well because I love teaching curious minds, and honestly, I’m just a big kid who looks like an adult. I still come up with ideas with my friends, parents, and my sons, who have grown up while I’ve been writing.
When I’m not writing, I spend time with friends and family, work with students, read, garden, bake, play with our silly dogs, or go hiking with my camera around the Puget Sound and the Oregon and Washington coast. I really enjoy photographing beautiful places.
Some of my favorite books are Nancy Drew, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich, Ghost Hunters by Victoria Laurie, Abby Cooper Psychic Eye, cozy mysteries, Little House on the Prairie, Dragonlance, Heralds of Valdemar, and Alex Rider. These stories inspired me to write and publish The Secret Watchers series and other books. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. If you’re from the Pacific Northwest, you might recognize some of the places my characters visit. If I’ve experienced it, either in real life or online, it’s probably in my stories.
I grew up in Milwaukie, Oregon, and earned degrees in education from Oregon State University and Portland State University. I’ve always loved reading, but I started writing professionally more recently. I wrote The Secret Watchers series for my sons and my students. Now, I have fans from age 10 to 93, and that truly makes me happy.
In 2017, I published my first children’s book and a dystopian adventure. I’m also working on a fantasy novel and two middle-grade stories. Writing for young readers and anyone young at heart suits me well because I love teaching curious minds, and honestly, I’m just a big kid who looks like an adult. I still come up with ideas with my friends, parents, and my sons, who have grown up while I’ve been writing.
When I’m not writing, I spend time with friends and family, work with students, read, garden, bake, play with our silly dogs, or go hiking with my camera around the Puget Sound and the Oregon and Washington coast. I really enjoy photographing beautiful places.
Some of my favorite books are Nancy Drew, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich, Ghost Hunters by Victoria Laurie, Abby Cooper Psychic Eye, cozy mysteries, Little House on the Prairie, Dragonlance, Heralds of Valdemar, and Alex Rider. These stories inspired me to write and publish The Secret Watchers series and other books. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. If you’re from the Pacific Northwest, you might recognize some of the places my characters visit. If I’ve experienced it, either in real life or online, it’s probably in my stories.
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April 15, 2016
A terrific conclusion and satisfying final chapter to The Secret Watchers series.
Owen must use all of his experience and training to fight the demons in his own head as well as the baddies in his waking life who threaten his friends, family and way of life. Owen has gone through and suffered a great deal over the course of this series. And now – the final year of school seems to come at the worst time for Owen when he must fight the final battle between the light and dark watchers… But where does he fall now? Is he light or dark? All of his strength is required to fight battles on all fronts. Fortunately Owen has his friends and family to help him.
I have followed Owen, Lucie, Marlo and the large cast of supporting characters through all five books. Lauren has a wonderful way of building her characters so that the loss of even one is felt immensely. This is a terrific fantasy world she has built. Given the great breadth of characters I hope to see more of this world soon.
If you want a good YA series to read or want to encourage your children to read – The Secret Watchers is a great series.
I was so sad to reach the final page.
Owen must use all of his experience and training to fight the demons in his own head as well as the baddies in his waking life who threaten his friends, family and way of life. Owen has gone through and suffered a great deal over the course of this series. And now – the final year of school seems to come at the worst time for Owen when he must fight the final battle between the light and dark watchers… But where does he fall now? Is he light or dark? All of his strength is required to fight battles on all fronts. Fortunately Owen has his friends and family to help him.
I have followed Owen, Lucie, Marlo and the large cast of supporting characters through all five books. Lauren has a wonderful way of building her characters so that the loss of even one is felt immensely. This is a terrific fantasy world she has built. Given the great breadth of characters I hope to see more of this world soon.
If you want a good YA series to read or want to encourage your children to read – The Secret Watchers is a great series.
I was so sad to reach the final page.
January 18, 2016
WOW! Just simply wow. So sorry to see this amazing series end but hoping to see some kind of continuation. Keep on a writing, Lauren, you have such a talent.
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