Guardian of Time (The Prophecies, #2)

Feb 05, 2012 Raymond rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I started with The Guardian of Time, then read Dreams Unleashed. So by the end of book 2 I already liked the heroine and very much disliked all the scumbags she had to deal with. So when those folks are introduced in book 1, I already had a bias against them. I guess that's why things should be read in order. The first thing that stood out for me was how smoothly the story moves along. We might be moving three or twenty-three years back and then forward again and there is absolutely no stiltedne...more

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Nov 03, 2011 Sarah (Workaday Reads) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: canadian, read-in-2011

I thoroughly enjoyed aspects of this book, and didn't really enjoy other parts. The best parts were the settings, and the relationships and dialogue between characters. I didn't really like developments that Ann's talents took.

The settings were vivid, exotic and magical. Every setting was described so it felt like I was there experiencing it in person. The locations jumped off the page and made the book easy to fall into.

The relationships and dialogue that Ann had with the other characters were...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Stephen England rated it 5 of 5 stars

Guardian of Time starts off with a bang, picking up where Linda Hawley's previous novel, Dreams Unleashed, left off, with an airliner about to go down over Portland, Oregon.
Guardian is the second book in Hawley's Prophecies trilogy, and displays a mounting power and urgency that was to some extent missing from the first book. Ann Torgeson, her paranormally gifted protagonist, is swept farther into the arms of the underground as her fight against the government and her former employers at the CI...more

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Nov 24, 2011 Jackie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2011, e-book-edition-for-review, book-from-author-for-review

Book Synopsis

It’s the near future, and society is government controlled. Technology tracks everyone, personal privacy does not exist, and even food supplies are being monitored. The hope for freedom lies in the operations of an underground organization, GOG, which fights against worldwide oppression. Their most powerful weapon is Ann Torgeson, a paranormally-gifted operative, who unseals The Prophecies with her powers. With the government doggedly pursuing her, she goes underground, fleeing the...more

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Nov 05, 2011 Mervi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: thriller, paranormal

The first book in the series, Dreams Unleashed, was a psychological thriller which focused on Ann Torgueson’s past and present as a former CIA operative and a current member of the underground resistance moment GOG, Get Out Government. The second book is firmly set in the present when Ann’s life changes irrevocably. There are a few scenes set in the past but not as many as in the first book. Guardian of Time continues from the first book, so I strongly recommend reading it before reading this on...more The first book in the series, Dreams Unleashed, was a psychological thriller which focused on Ann Torgueson’s past and present as a former CIA operative and a current member of the underground resistance moment GOG, Get Out Government. The second book is firmly set in the present when Ann’s life changes irrevocably. There are a few scenes set in the past but not as many as in the first book. Guardian of Time continues from the first book, so I strongly recommend reading it before reading this one. Each chapter has a heading with the year and the place where the chapter is set, which is very helpful.

Guardian of Time is set in the year 2015 where the governments have trampled people’s rights in the name of safety. Everyone is tracked with implanted chips and government operatives can even listen in on people inside their own houses. GOG is the secret organization made up of individuals who oppose the governments’ actions.

Ann Torgueson is a widow, a mother of an adult daughter, and a technical writer working for AlterHydro. When she was younger, she was part of CIA’s paranormal espionage section and was trained to use her paranormal abilities. She can remote view accurately things that are happening far away and things which have happened in the past. She quit working for CIA and is now working with AlterHydro, and very few people know about her past.

However, when she’s accused of corporate espionage, her comfortable life starts to change. When one of her friends tells her that he’s in huge trouble, Ann looks for a way to help him and finds that she has new paranormal abilities. Ann’s new abilities are so strong that the US government wants her no matter what the cost. However, Ann wants to help GOG and not the government.

The plot is fast-paced and has a lot of twists which I don’t want to spoil. This time, Ann travels a lot outside US and the places are described well. The pacing is good and Ann has to face both personal and larger challenges.

There are a lot of new characters in the book and few minor characters turn into major ones. Most of the characters are other GOG members and Ann has an easy camaraderie with them. Sometimes, I felt that she trusted them a little too easily, but I guess GOG researches the candidates thoroughly so Ann had no reason to distrust them. Most of them are met only briefly and they have the same goals as Ann.

Also, Ann develops very strong new abilities. However, she and the people around her seem to accept them quite easily. I was a bit surprised by this. Even if you have some supernatural abilities, or have seen others use them, I think these abilities are so strong, and dangerous, that people would naturally be inclined to not believe such things are possible or fear them. Here they are accepted as part of Ann’s destiny and the biggest fear is that the government would get their hands on Ann. I’m very curious to see where the third book will take Ann and her new abilities.

We get some answers to questions which were left open in the previous book and some startling new information. Guardian of Time is a great continuation to Dreams Unleashed and doesn’t suffer from the usual middle book syndrome where the story can stall so that it’s not ended too soon.

The book ends in a cliffhanger.(less)

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Oct 28, 2011 Collette Scott rated it 5 of 5 stars

Where Dreams Unleashed set the tone for an action packed adventure, Guardian of Time does not disappoint. From the very first page I was caught up in the story. Not only does it pick up right where Dreams Unleashed left off, but it picks up the action from page one. I was hooked from the very beginning, unable to set it down. Literally, I carried my Kindle into the kitchen and read while I prepared my lunch and ate it. It was THAT GOOD. I read this book in one sitting.

The pacing is very fast; th...more

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Oct 27, 2011 Jackie Jones rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopia, adventure, science-fiction

A word to describe this book? Revealing. The first book was all mystery, and even though this sequel also has some mystery, it reveals a lot about quite a few characters. A few characters we met in the first book who seemed to play a small part are suddenly very important in Guardian of Time. Even Sinead (her home's computer) plays an important role.

What was cool about this novel was that it tied up quite a few loose ends left from Dreams Unleashed, so it left me feeling fulfilled, and yet it st...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Dixie Goode rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: thriller-political

I went straight from reading Book One in this Trilogy to devouring this book, and I am chomping at the bit, wishing I could move as quickly into the third book. The Author left us at a major cliff-hanger, and the only light in the darkness is the assuring line that she ends her author note with, "this story is, as I believe all stories should be, about hope." That is a paraphrase as I don't have my kindle with me at the moment, but the gist of what she said stuck with me.

I love stories about psy...more

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Nov 02, 2011 Scott rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-reviews

Guardian of Time by Linda Hawley is the second book in The Prophecies series. The story continues to follow Ann as she tries to discover the potential of her paranormal powers and seeks to improve the world. In the first book of the series you are introduced to the characters in a wonderfully in-depth way that makes them seem like old friends when you open up book 2. There are also several minor characters that become much larger parts of Ann's life as this story progresses. If I try to go into...more

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Nov 02, 2011 Lisa (Bookworm Lisa) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, adult, received-to-review

The first book in the series is really a set up novel. The second book takes you more into the action and the illumination of many of the things that were hinted at in the first.

Ann is underground. Her life began to unravel in Washington State, and her situation was compromised. Word about her and her abilities was put into the hands of the wrong people. Her family and friends were put in precarious positions. One thread they all have in common is that they vowed to protect Ann at all costs.

Ann'...more

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Aug 19, 2012 Brenda Fryland rated it 5 of 5 stars

With the last chapter of the first book as the first chapter in this one, you'll be instantly transported back into the world created by this talented author.

This centered and spiritual main character is wonderful. The action and storyline is incredibly exciting and interesting and unfortunately sounds a little too plausible. Our world is heading in this direction and that makes the book so much scarier. All our information is so readily available...

My only problem with these books is the immedi...more

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Nov 24, 2011 ABookVacation rated it 5 of 5 stars

[There is a giveaway for Dreams Unleashed starting on the blog 11/26. Click the link at the bottom to see the whole review and to enter the giveaway]

This modern day 1984 is just as riveting as Orwell’s novel, but if I had to choose, really choose, I’d take Hawley’s series over Orwell any day. Why? Not only has Hawley created a unique futuristic novel, but she’s also done much research into current events of our time, weaving them into her story and making it even scarier than 1984 ever was. The...more [There is a giveaway for Dreams Unleashed starting on the blog 11/26. Click the link at the bottom to see the whole review and to enter the giveaway]

This modern day 1984 is just as riveting as Orwell’s novel, but if I had to choose, really choose, I’d take Hawley’s series over Orwell any day. Why? Not only has Hawley created a unique futuristic novel, but she’s also done much research into current events of our time, weaving them into her story and making it even scarier than 1984 ever was. The future Hawley represents isn’t that far away; 2015 will be here before we know it and the multiple references to current leaders, epidemics, and catastrophes makes this all the more real for the reader. Multiple times, as I read, I pulled up short and thought to myself, “that’s right, the U.S. is trying to pass this law,” or “That just happened,” causing me to wonder what the real outcome will be if certain laws are passed, etc. Books that cause me to question my own here and now are one of my favorites, and Hawley really doesn’t disappoint in this sequel to Dreams Unleashed.

I actually liked this novel even more than the first, partially because its main focus is the future, whereas much of Dreams Unleashed concentrates on the past and the future, jumping back and forth a bit. I highly enjoyed this main focus of Guardian of Time as the events are much more continuous and, as I’ve said before, scary. I also feel like it was a bit easier to read since it mainly stayed in one timeframe, though, don’t get me wrong, I loved Dreams Unleashed as well!

I really enjoyed the paranormal aspects of this novel. Hawley has added this one twist to our future—and, in my opinion, it’s paranormalcy at its best. I love the fact that Ann can invade dreams and change events, both past and future, by adding or taking away key elements within the dream. I may be the minority here, but I’ve always wished I could make my dreams a reality, and Ann’s dreams actually are, which is just too cool. Honestly, this novel really will take your breath away. I can’t wait for the third installment in this series, especially as this novel ended on such a cliffhanger..

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Nov 01, 2011 Paul rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thought that Guardian of Time was a very engaging story. In this second book there is good closure to some of the mysteries of book one, but enough open questions to lead well into the third book. The author's writing in the first chapter was stealor. The way she described the events in the airplane seemed authentic. I liked what's happening with the lead character, Ann. She is evolving and as she understands her potential, she is utilizing it selflessly. I liked the significant scene with Sin...more

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Jan 22, 2012 Alleluialu rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is really a different kind of time travel. This book is the 2nd in this series and the story is unfolding more and more. At the end of the last book, we were led to believe that Ann was going down in a plane crash. Common sense told us that that couldn't be because there's more to her story, but it sure sounded like she was gone. This book goes back and sets things up again, and using her Herkimer crystal, Ann believes she helped the pilot steer out of what would have been a fatal crash. An...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Rosie Cochran rated it 5 of 5 stars

GUARDIAN OF TIME is the perfect sequel to DREAMS UNLEASHED. In DREAMS UNLEASHED the author set the foundation for the series to come. She vividly drew the background, slowly pulling me in, taking me captive to her story. There was action, there was intrigue, but I felt like I was just beginning to pull it all together when the cliff-hanger of an ending left me open mouthed. It left me hoping the sequel was soon to be released.

GUARDIAN OF TIME takes off where DREAMS UNLEASHED left me with jaws dr...more

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Nov 12, 2011 Vanessa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, must-read, my-library

Guardian of Time digs deeper into Ann’s secret life as a GOG member and offers more thrill and suspense as she discovers her true purposes along the way. I found myself enjoying the second book more than the first because of the amount of gripping intensity and surprise elements that instantly grabbed at me as I went on further. There were lots of surprises within side characters as well that I found both fascinating and disappointing.

And last but not least, I didn’t want to forget to mention t...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Charles Whitcomb rated it 5 of 5 stars

I'm deeply impressed by the fact that this thriller series is the first book(s) published for this author. She KNOWS how to write a kick a** female heroine (like Lara Croft). The main character of this series, Ann Torgeson, doesn't take any crap, but she's sentimental and tries to do the right thing. This author writes beautifully, making you feel like YOU ARE THERE in all the countries that Ann goes. I cannot believe that this book was Indie published, instead of having a big publishing house t...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Charles Whitcomb rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm deeply impressed by the fact that this thriller series is the first book(s) published for this author. She KNOWS how to write a kick a** female heroine (like Lara Croft). The main character of this series, Ann Torgeson, doesn't take any crap, but she's sentimental and tries to do the right thing. This author writes beautifully, making you feel like YOU ARE THERE in all the countries that Ann goes. I cannot believe that this book was Indie published, instead of having a big publishing house t...more

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Nov 25, 2011 Melanie Saxton rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was absolutely swept up in this book, Guardian of Time, as well as the founding book, Dreams Unleashed. I read them back-to-back. Yes, they are that good! The wonderful way Linda Hawley wraps a clear and present danger around a paranormal gift is masterful. Intrigue, clandestine CIA experiments, time travel . . . all made completely plausible thanks to the author's plot development. I loved these books so much that I included them on my blog: http://melaniesaxtononline.com/2011/1.... Read them...more

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Oct 31, 2011 Alice rated it 5 of 5 stars

wow linda you outdid yourself with book two. this book is even better than the first one. you learn more about ann and her past, and her future. you learn more about her powers and also the rest of the characters and where they fit into the story. one thing i will say is, is that i don't like cliffhanger endings and boy does this book have a real big cliffhanger, cannot wait for book3!!!
if you havent read this series, what are you waiting for, go and get book one!!!!
thanks linda for the emotiona...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Anthony rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have read both of Hawley's books, and I think the writing is superb. They are easy to read, but filled to the brim with meat meat meat. She must do a lot of research to make it all flow so easily. Love her style of writing. It's all visual. This book will scare the crap out of someone who's completely unaware of the truth of governments around the world. This is a TRUE dystopian thriller series.

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Jan 28, 2012 Pat rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This book picked up where the previous one left off - and at a cracking pace. There was no re-cap so you would have had to have read the first one to know what was going on.

The story though has become gripping with twists and turns and drama and danger. I can't wait to read the final installment.

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Oct 28, 2011 Linda Hawley rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

Shelves: dystopia-thrillers

This is the second book in The Prophecies series, and is an adventure that will take you across five countries with events that will get you thinking about our world.

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Nov 02, 2011 Paul rated it 4 of 5 stars

Gripping fast read. I enjoyed it.
Ann develops more powers and becomes
GOG (Get Out Government) superhero.
She develops a spiritual side as well.

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Jan 18, 2012 Damien Darby rated it 5 of 5 stars

The cover looks amazing, great title, and such an interesting plot. I know this is going to do well this year for sure. Cheers!

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Jan 07, 2013 Melissa Cole rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book will keep you up at night, because you'll want to find out what is about to happen.

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Apr 29, 2012 Marcelina rated it 1 of 5 stars

This book was horrible, the first book was horrible. The writing style is bad, the editing is bad. Life is to short to read crap like this.

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Apr 18, 2012 Mom rated it 3 of 5 stars

want to read more

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Sep 25, 2012 Patty rated it 5 of 5 stars

It just doesn't get better than this. GREAT series. Worth every penny. I've got the eBooks and now I'm going to buy the paper copies for my library.

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Sep 25, 2012 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Yeah...it's worth reading this series. Really great sci-fi dystopian. Loved it. Great writing. Kept me interested too.

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