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The Ancient Guardians
The Ancient Guardians
Series · 5 books · 2018-2020
By
Tony James Slater
Books in series
#1
Earth Warden
2018
For centuries, the Wardens have guarded our planet. Their sacred duty: to protect humanity from itself… and from everything else. Lord Anakreon, Warden of the First Circle, has a problem. He’s been forced to kill another apprentice, and he’s rapidly running out of candidates. In fact, there is precisely one left… On Earth, Tristan Andrews is in trouble. He has been ever since the day his dad left for work – and never came home. Seven years later, living with one foot on the street, Tristan is struggling to survive. Until a tough old man with a scarred face breaks into his house. He claims to have the answers Tristan seeks… But there’s a price.
#2
Warden's Folly
2018
Lord Anakreon, Warden of the First Circle, has lost a weapon. Not just any weapon; the Planet Forge is an ancient alien artefact with the power to create worlds… And to end them. His arch-rival, the traitor Lord Demios, is hell-bent on conquering Earth. He aims to dissect and sell both the planet and its human population. As sworn guardians of Earth, Anakreon and his hand-picked crew of fighters must stop him, no matter how terrible the cost. But that is not their only challenge… Because there are far, far worse things than rogue Wardens in the galaxy. As the people of the planet Arixia are about to find out. What people are saying about Earth Warden: “Earth Warden is a fast paced and explosive space adventure!” “Very much in the vein of 'Star Wars', 'The Fifth Element' and 'Firefly', it’s chock full of space battles, genetically-engineered assassins, and mysterious alien artefacts. The galaxy is a seriously dangerous place!” “Bestselling author Tony James Slater’s sci fi debut is a scorcher.”
#3
Warden's Fury
2019
The galaxy is dying. It just doesn’t know it yet. One world at a time, the entities known as Black Ships are wiping out all sentient life. There is no way to stop them. No way to find them, even… Because no-one has ever survived an encounter. And yet, the hologram of a long-dead Warden points towards a glimmer of hope; an ancient Oracle hidden deep in enemy territory. Could this be the key to unravelling the mystery? Lord Anakreon believes so. As civil war breaks out between the Wardens, he must abandon his sacred duty and lead his ragged crew of adventurers to the one place he swore he would never return… The Lemurian Empire. With danger looming on every side, can he find what he seeks? Can his apprentice Tristan uncover the truth about his own identity? And can rainbow-haired Kyra keep them all alive long enough to return with the answers? One thing’s for sure: what they find there will change everything… for all of them. Don’t miss this thrilling addition to the epic saga that began with ‘Earth Warden’. You’ll love the fast-paced mix of adventure and betrayal, with lethal assassins, deadly machines and an ancient feud stretching all the way back to prehistoric Earth. The battle lines are drawn – and the Warden’s Fury is about to be unleashed! The most eagerly-awaited sci-fi sequel of the year… <
#4
Warden's Vengeance
2019
The rebellion has been crushed. Lord Anakreon and his crew are fleeing for their lives. Now, as the survivors are hunted throughout the Empire, he conceives one last, desperate plan. Winning is impossible. Survival is unlikely. But he will have his vengeance. And might just take some of the enemy with him. For his apprentice Tristan, time is running out. All his life has been leading up to this point: he must step through the ancient alien Portal that killed his father. What lies beyond it, no-one knows… Because no-one has ever survived the journey. But he has to try – the Black Ships are consuming planet after planet, utterly unstoppable in their bid to wipe out all life as we know it. What he stands to learn could save the entire galaxy… Or destroy it. A pulse-pounding burst of action and adventure with a cast of powerful Wardens, quirky robots and seductive assassins. If you love Firefly and Star Wars, jump on board now for the ride of your life!
#5
Warden's Fate
2020
The Lemurian Empire is in flames. Lady Serafine, the Warden of Earth, lies dead. Tragedy and triumph war for supremacy… But the victory will be short-lived. Because the terrifying race known as the Siszar – once humanity’s greatest foe – have requested our aid. Not even they are immune to the devastation caused by the Black Ships… Their homeworld has been destroyed. Kreon, Tristan and Kyra must fight their way deep into alien territory, to forge an alliance with a creature half as old as time. Only then can they have any hope of defeating the Black Ships. But not everyone wants them to succeed. Their enemies are gathering on all sides, hell-bent on vengeance. They must win, no matter the cost – or the entire galaxy will pay the price… Starting with Earth. It’s the series fans are calling ‘Firefly meets Star Wars, in all but name...’ Read the epic conclusion of the Earth Warden saga today!
Author
Tony James Slater
Author · 14 books