Last Guard

Nalini Singh

Jul 2021 · Psy-Changeling Trinity Book 5 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

An instant New York Times bestseller!

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to a world devastated by change in her award-winning Psy-Changeling Trinity series, where two people defined by their aloneness hold the fate of the Psy in their hands. . . . 

Termed merciless by some, and a robotic sociopath by others, Payal Rao is the perfect Psy: cardinal telekinetic, CEO of a major conglomerate, beautiful—and emotionless.

For Canto Mercant, family and loyalty are everything. A cardinal telepath deemed “imperfect” by his race due to a spinal injury, Canto cares for the opinions of very few—and ruthlessly protects those he claims as his own. Head of intel for the influential Mercant family, he prefers to remain a shadow in the Net, unknown and unseen. But Canto is also an anchor, part of a secretive designation whose task it is to stabilize the PsyNet. Now that critical psychic network is dying, threatening to collapse and kill the entire Psy race with it.

To save those he loves, Canto needs the help of a woman bound to him by a dark past neither has been able to forget. A woman who is the most powerful anchor of them all: Payal Rao. Neither is ready for the violent inferno about to ignite in the PsyNet . . . or the passionate madness that threatens to destroy them both.

Ratings and reviews

I absolutely love, love, LOVE this book!!! When a new Nalini book comes out, I always think, “Surely she can’t do any better than the last book, can she?” She sure as heck can! OMG this story is so amazing! It’s captivating, entertaining, enchanting and I couldn’t put it down! Last Guard pivots from previous storylines and shows us a different side of the Psy-Changeling Universe: The Anchor Designation. Sound confusing? Well if you are new to the series, it just might be. The Psy-Changeling world is set in a futuristic world with three races: Humans, Human/animal shifters referred to as Changelings, and the Psy, a society of people with dangerous psychic talents who suppress all emotion, relying solely on logic. Just think of the Psy as a bunch of Spocks, except they don’t have an awesome greeting 😀 Now, the Psy’s psychic abilities are classified in groups called designations. Examples of these designations are TK-Psy: Telekinetics (can move stuff without touching it), TP-Psy: Teleport-capable, F-Psy: Foresight (can see the future or possible futures) and the list goes on. If you haven’t read the series yet, I highly recommend each and every book! There’re a lot of surprises too! So, the Anchor Designation is not a new designation, just one that has been kept secret for over a 100 years. Anchors perform a very specific and vital function for the health and wellness of the Psy and the PsyNet--what the Psy race needs to survive. It’s so exciting! Ms. Singh unfolds yet ANOTHER facet of this ever-changing landscape and gifts us with new discoveries! Payal and Canto are wonderful characters! I absolutely LOVE them together. I felt that they balanced each other well and I loved how protective they are of each other. With the introduction of the Anchor Designation, we are introduced to new characters but are also treated to a revisit with some old ones! I don’t know how much happiness my heart could take! Yes, I’m gushing! Sorry! I just can’t help it! What I absolutely love about Ms. Singh is her ability to craft her characters. In her stories, everyone deserves a happily ever after, regardless of race, sex, creed, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Her diverse characters and poignant storylines define her as an author, a master storyteller and it's what has readers flocking to bookstores every time a new Nalini book comes out. And Last Guard is no exception. I haven’t talked much about the book because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. You gotta experience this read on your own. I am so excited to learn more about the Anchor Designation and I’m curious to know just how many other secrets the Psy-Changeling world has to tell. **I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest, unbiased review**

well written. I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting.

Chomping at the bit for the next book in the series.

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the Highlands of Scotland, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer. Nalini lives and works in beautiful New Zealand. You can contact her directly through her website. While visiting the site, Nalini invites you to join her newsletter for up-to-date news about both the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series, as well as fun exclusive extras, including free short stories set in her worlds.