Dark Watcher

Lilith Saintcrow

Oct 2004 · The Watchers Book 1 · ImaJinn Books

About this ebook

The Lightbringer:

Theodora Morgan knows she's a little strange. Her talent for healing has marked her as different all through a life spent moving from town to town when someone notices her strangeness. Now she has a home, and she doesn't want to leave--but she's been found. The Crusade wants her dead because she's psychic, the Dark wants to feed on her talent, and then there's Dante. Tall and grim and armed with black-bladed knives, guns, and a sword, he says he's here to protect her. But what if he's what Theo needs protection from most?

The Watcher:

Dante is a Watcher, sworn by Circle Lightfall to protect the Lightbringers. His next assignment? Watch over Theo. She doesn't know she's a Lightbringer, she doesn't know she's surrounded by enemies, and she doesn't know she's been marked for death by a bunch of fanatics. He can't protect her if she doesn't trust him, but how can she possibly trust a man scarred by murder and warfare--a man who smells like the same Darkness Theo has been running from all her life?

Bounced around the world as a military brat, Lilith Saintcrow fell in love with writing in second grade and never looked back. She currently resides in Vancouver, Washington, with two children, a menagerie, and books. Find her on the web at lilithsaintcrow.com.

Ratings and reviews

Theodora Morgan’s healing abilities has brought her to the attention of the Crusade and the Dark, fortunately the Watcher Dante shows up to protect her but he smells like the same Darkness Theo has been running from all her life in this mesmerizing paranormal fantasy romance. Dante is sworn to protect Lightbringers and his next assignment is Theo only she doesn’t know that she’s surrounded by enemies and the reader can’t help but get caught up in all the intrigue and excitement as Dante has his work cut out for him not only protecting Theo but convincing her that she’s his witch. There is no sex in this book, but there is some smoldering heat and sizzling kisses between Theo and Dante as they get to know each other and the chemistry between this couple hints at plenty of heat. The characters are strong, captivating and demand your attention and since magic is involved I certainly recommend that you don’t disappoint while the fast paced and smooth flowing plot keeps readers on their toes with lots of suspense, action and romance. There are lots of villainous creatures to be found in this book and they have focused all their evil and hatred on Theo and her friends so Dante and his friends get very little time in between some major exciting battles as they try to keep the witches safe. Lots of spine shivering tension builds throughout as the danger escalates and more magic is unleashed and the well written scenes and details bring it all to life while the suspense and excitement ensure that the reader has to know every last detail. The author has twisted some historical and mythological elements in such a way that she has created a fascinating and refreshingly different fantasy world full of magic and interesting characters (just a little hint…zombie knights). I was completely enthralled with the story from the very beginning and I can’t wait to find out what happens next especially after that spectacular battle at the end.

About the author

Lilith Saintcrow was born in New Mexico, bounced around the world as an Air Force brat, and fell in love with writing in second grade. She is the author of the Dante Valentine and Jill Kismet series, as well as the bestselling author of the Strange Angels YA series. She lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her children, dogs, and assorted other strays.