Guardians of Stone

Anita Clenney

Book 1 of Relic Seekers

Language: English

Publisher: Montlake Romance

Published: Dec 4, 2012

Description:

In the tradition of Indiana Jones, a feisty heroine with a sixth sense, and two sexy heroes, a dark, reclusive billionaire and a mercenary bodyguard are on a hunt for four powerful relics that could change their lives…and the course of history. But relics aren’t Kendall’s only quest. Eventually, she’ll have to choose between her sexy boss and her badass bodyguard.

Kendall Morgan is a human bloodhound. Spending her childhood hunting relics with her ambitious archeologist father, she knew the two of them shared a sixth sense for the history and location of objects—sometimes even people. What she didn’t know was that their paranormal gift could ultimately be their undoing.

After the tragic plane crash that killed her father as well as her childhood best friend, Kendall dedicated her life to finding and protecting relics. When mysterious, sexy billionaire Nathan Larraby hires her for his latest expedition—the search for four powerful relics—she’s thrown into a world of high-octane danger. He sends brooding mercenary Jake Stone to watch Kendall’s back, but he may have created danger of a different kind.

As the team chases down clues, a man called the Reaper makes a play for the artifacts and will stop at nothing to put them to his own sinister use. What’s worse is that Nathan hasn’t told the whole story, and the dark secrets he’s keeping could cost them the mission…and their lives.

Review

"A fast-paced and detailed suspense novel that is reminiscent of Dan Brown's books, but with a pleasing sense of humor. The mythology that Clenney has devised is intricate and absorbing, spanning centuries. The way her characters interact—and sometimes react to each other—is at once amusing and believable. Its quick pace is well balanced by her light and witty touch." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars (Mild)

"Anyone who picks up Guardians of Stone for adventure, mystery and cinematic action will not be disappointed...Fans of thrillers and [the movie] National Treasure will enjoy the action side of things." —All Things Urban Fantasy

"The pacing is really well done, and Clenney leaves the reader wanting more and ready for Kendall's next adventure." —Books, Bones & Buffy (4 stars)

From the Author

This book was so much fun to write. It includes all the elements I love as a reader and a writer. Sexy heroes, a smart heroine, powerful relics (reminiscent of Indiana Jones), catacombs, a hidden castle guarded by mysterious statues. Throw in a ghost and an evil villain and you have a mixture filled with mystery, suspense, adventure, humor and romance. I hope you enjoy the story.