Skykeepers

The Nightkeepers have been operating in the dark for much of this series. They are new to their roles, their numbers are small, and they have very little knowledge of how to defeat the 'bad guys' in order to save the world. This is what makes the series fresh and exciting. Each book is a countdown to the end of the world and each book is a race for the Nightkeepers to find pieces of the puzzle that will help them in their quest. And while the clock counts down they must learn about themselves and each other. What Ms. Andersen gets right every time is her ability to slowly unveil her characters and how they fit into the larger framework of this series. And even with characters you fear have no redeeming qualities she's able to intricately (and I mean with minute attention to detail and always with an eye to the overall mythology of the series) weave their past, present and future into the story line in a way that not only keeps you guessing but makes you want to know more.


So what part of the puzzle is Skykeepers about? Well, the heroine, Sasha Ledbetter may have knowledge of where a hidden library may be found- a library that could give the Nightkeepers many of the answers they need in order to accomplish their mission. However, and here's the rub, Sasha has been kidnapped by the Banol Kax, a.k.a. the lords of the underworld, a.k.a. the bad guys, and it's up to the Nightkeepers to save her so she can lead them to the hidden library.

Her rescue isn't all smooth sailing and is only the beginning of the journey she is about to embark on. With Michael Stone, the Nightkeeper that should be her true mate, hiding dark secrets and fighting a terrible internal battle that threatens to destroy him, the Banol Kax gaining power and strength at every turn, and the clock ticking down to 2012 faster than the Nightkeepers can keep up, there are enormous lessons to learn, obstacles to overcome, secrets to be revealed and battles to be won.

Jessica Andersen has many strengths as an author. For me, two of her greatest strengths are the way she writes battle scenes and the way she writes the final scenes when the two protagonists finally learn how to work together and become greater than the sum of their parts. She gets me every time! My eyes swiftly move over the text and I can hear their voices, feel their thoughts, and yes, music plays. Seriously, there is a soundtrack going on in my mind and I see her world in Technicolor.

So, dear reader, if you're looking for a book to read, one that has an intricate, inventive and well researched world with characters that are fully realized, great dialogue, and exciting action, might I suggest the paranormal romantic suspense, Skykeepers.