JASMINE's THOUGHTS on The Angel Knights by Mary Ting

Genre:

Young Adult

Paranormal/Fantasy

Series:

The Angel Knights, #0.5

(spin-off series from the Crossroads Saga)

Publish Date:

March 8, 2016

Synopsis:

Spin-Off to Crossroads Saga - Prequel to The Chosen Knights.

Can be read as stand-alone

Michael and Claudia's decision to move back to Crossroads was to keep their children safe, but they can't escape who they are. Their children, Zachary and Lucia, were destined to be demon hunters—Venators. From the age they were able to hold a sword, they were trained to become the best and to ensure they would become leaders one day.

All is peaceful throughout the land until the Fallen and demons' presences were felt in the between and on Earth. As the Venators investigate these locations, they will quickly learn how dangerous their lives are. Hearts will be broken. Teammates will lose their lives. And they will face obstacles which will test their faith.

As danger grows, the fear of fallen angels and demons regrouping has the Divine Elders on pins and needles. Now, Zachary and Lucia, along with Uncle Davin, must prepare themselves—mentally and physically—to live on Earth to investigate where the focal point of evil resides before it's too late.

     

Continue the series with these titles:

 

(covers link to Goodreads)

     

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**About the Author**

International bestselling author Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl.

When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Hence, Mary's pen name, M. Clarke? She tours with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

Stay connected with Mary Ting

      

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*My Thoughts*

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

It is apparent that this is the start of a spin-off series from Mary Ting's bestselling Crossroads Saga. And... The Angel Knights is the exciting prequel to said spin-off. Yes, we have come some time from Michael and Claudia's story to now their twins, Lucia and Zachary. Anyways, this prequel introduces this new series with the twins coming into their own as they train to battle the impending evil/darkness that is coming. Yes, the battle between good/evil, heaven/hell continues. Plus, we come to find out the twins are training to go on a special mission.

Of course, in order to find out more about Michael and Claudia's story and to get more of a history of how this spin-off came about, you have to read the Crossroads Saga...haha! However, it really isn't necessary. This new series can be read as a "standalone".

Well, enough of that... Mary Ting has again created a beautiful, yet action/adventure filled, start of a series that, in its own right, has its well-developed characters and complex world building. This is just only the beginning of a series filled with emotions, action, adventure, mystery, and suspense. This prequel is only just a "taste" of what is

 to come. Therefore, it is highly recommended to read this first. I am so ready to start The Chosen Knights.

Definitely a prequel novella that is short, yet filled with various elements that will get readers of all ages hooked. I know I am...haha! 

My rating:

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***Silver Medal Winner for Readers' Favorite International Book Award for Young Adult-Fantasy 2016***


Genre:
Young Adult
Paranormal Romance
Series:
The Angel Knights, #2
Publish Date:
October 28, 2016

Synopsis:

Above a small hill lay a home.
And green men peer out under the dome.
Thirteen crisscrossing arches behold,
with angels singing must be told.
Cubes like teeth thus showed,
pierce one and the door shall glow. 
Part the sea like Moses, 
to see the bundle of red roses.
Only then you shall see,
what is destined to be free.
But beware, if you are not the heir,
for damnation you shall declare, 
for the false burden you shall bare.

Eli, Lucia's half-demon love interest, has been stabbed with a true-cross dagger and captured by Cyrus, master of the possessor demons.

The Chosen Knights must work together once again not only to save Eli, but also to decipher a clue to find the second missing page of Jacques de Molay's journal. Meanwhile, Uncle Davin informs Crossroads Divine Elders of the danger ahead and learns there is much more to fear.

Countless children are being taken from all over the world to be turned into demons.

Michael, one of the Divine Elders, has no choice but to intervene. The Chosen Knights track down Mortem, the demon who is the key to finding Cyrus, and learn they must travel deep into the pit of a Hawaiian volcano.

When they astral travel to the past in search of a clue and follow Jacques de Moley to Roselyn Chapel in medieval Scotland, what they find will rewrite history.

    

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Don't miss the previous titles in The Angel Knights series!

 

(covers link to Goodreads)

    

*Excerpt from The Angel Knights, a prequel to The Chosen Knights*

“Why, look here, Michael. I caught me another dove.” The Fallen grinned triumphantly. “Won’t the master be proud of me that I’ve killed two more?” His tongue glided across his lips at the same time he caressed my face. I grimaced and jerked my head away. “This one is beautiful. I think I’ll have my way with her and then rip out her heart.” He leaned into me, pressing his face to my hair, and touched my cheek with his. I wanted to throw up.

I shivered, mentally blocking out the vision of his words from my mind. Fear would not take me. I had created my situation and it was up to me to get out of it. Knowing I had backup, my courage grew. The Fallen pierced his dark, devious eyes into mine as if he could reach inside my soul. His brows were thick, nose sharp, and his lips so thin they were hardly there. His ghostly pale skin revealed a long scar running from his temple to his chin on his left cheek.

“Please, let her go. You have me,” I stammered.

“Oh, this one is so brave. What a great combination. Maybe I’ll brainwash her and train her to be on our side.” He hissed at me, showing me all of his abnormally sharp teeth. They appeared as if he’d purposely sharpened them.

My team had gotten closer, but where were Uncle Davin and Zach? Knowing we were outnumbered three to one didn’t give me much hope, but I had to remind myself we were stronger than we thought. Father and Uncle Davin were with us, the greatest demon hunters of their time.

“I’m giving you one last warning,” Father stated with authority.

The Fallen laughed again, mocking Father. “You’re giving me a warning? Let me tell you my name so everyone will remember it when they die. I’m called Mortem…meaning death.” Trailing the dagger down Victoria’s neck, he nicked it. Crimson liquid seeped from the wound, creating a red line down the front of her. “Beautiful. I love this color. I can’t wait to see more of it…on her.” Then, with a wicked grin, he plunged the sword into Victoria’s heart.

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**About the Author**

International bestselling author Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl.

When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Hence, Mary's pen name, M. Clarke? She tours with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

Stay connected with Mary Ting

      

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