‘…we’re not supposed to keep secrets. It’s like lying.’
Canadian author Marie Montine focuses her writing on science fiction and paranormal themes. Her initial work was offered under the name M.C. Glan – MIDNIGHT ON MARS, a science fiction novella. Now using the name Marie Montine she delivers a paranormal series, THE GUARDIANS OF THE TEMPLE in two sets of sagas – MOURNING GREY (3 volumes) and now ARISING SON of which this novel is the first volume. The series is projected at this time to be six installments – ‘a saga that explores the lives living under the Guardians of Light and Dark, and that some things exist in the grey, such as love.’
In the initial volume of this saga Marie created strong – yet vulnerable – characters about whom we care and are eager to follow as this story sweeps on. The Prologue reflects twenty years ago in Mourning Grey – “Cassandra Wynstrom moaned and shifted onto a more comfortable position. Except for the nurse going about preparing for the birth, the house was quiet, a place she had discreetly bought after the previous owner – Nancy and Gerald Wynstrom – had passed away. Cassandra ran her hand over her belly, swollen from is ninth month of pregnancy…Over the last eight months, Cassandra understood her ancestor’s torment, and had gained empathy for Ayella’s reluctance to bring forth an offspring that could be mankind’s greatest foe - or greatest gift….But unlike Ayella, Cassandra would not kill her own child.’ And thus Ryan is born!
Having established durable characters in the initial volumes, the saga progresses as follows: ‘Twenty years after Mourning Grey, the story follows Ryan who is successful working independently as a doctor's assistant. When his world comes crashing down on him for protecting a woman he's falling for, he discovers he has strength unlike a normal human. And a great thirst...for blood. He confronts his mother on who he really is. With the shocking information Cassandra finally reveals, Ryan must chose his own path; either to the Light or to Dark. And he's beginning to like one more than the other...’
That delicate line between fantasy and reality widens as Marie enhances her story with yet more fascinating changes and ideas. The series is intended for young adults – and for all readers who enjoy paranormal sagas!