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Reckoning (Guardian Trilogy #3)

by Laury Falter (Goodreads Author)

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Reckoning - the third book in the Guardian Trilogy...

With Maggie alone and on the run and with unknown forces conspiring against her, she is in more danger than ever before. As Eran struggles to protect her, Maggie unwittingly ignites the final battle between the Fallen Ones and Alterums, one that could separate her and Eran forever.

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Published December 23rd 2011 by Audeamus LLC

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May 07, 2013 Jen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-fiction

So here’s what I think for the ‘Guardian Trilogy’ (may contain spoilers)...

I enjoyed reading ‘Fallen’, but for ‘Eternity’ and ‘Reckoning’ it’s a different story. It became boring for some reason. Book 2, which is eternity, is quite similar to Lauren Kate’s ‘Passion’ of the ‘Fallen’ series, which I find boring as well. Although I think Eternity is less boring, it’s the same concept as Passion. And how many times does Maggie and Eran have to say that they have this certain effect to each other? L...more So here’s what I think for the ‘Guardian Trilogy’ (may contain spoilers)...

I enjoyed reading ‘Fallen’, but for ‘Eternity’ and ‘Reckoning’ it’s a different story. It became boring for some reason. Book 2, which is eternity, is quite similar to Lauren Kate’s ‘Passion’ of the ‘Fallen’ series, which I find boring as well. Although I think Eternity is less boring, it’s the same concept as Passion. And how many times does Maggie and Eran have to say that they have this certain effect to each other? Like for the nth time, up to the final battle!

Also, there are some things that's a little bit of confusing to me. Maybe I just didn't really read and understand the book, I don’t know.

Here are some:

1. The first time Maggie mentioned to Eran about the Fallen ones, Eran was surprised (asking “how did you know they’re fallen?”) that she knows about them when He should've known that Maggie has a built-in radar for them, having known her for centuries. I get it he thought that all fallen ones were exterminated, but he says it himself that Maggie is always in trouble. Someone always tries to kill her. Who else would want to kill her badly but the fallen ones? And, how can fallen ones be extinct? Isn't it that, based from this book, all souls can be either alterum or fallen? Hence, even if they send all fallen to its eternal death, there’s always a possibility of new fallen ones, right?!

2. After Ms. Beedinwigg trained Maggie, she still thinks that Maggie is not ready to fight the fallen ones. So how to be ready? She has to die...and fall as an Alterum. Really? Well I don’t see the point in training her then. As an Alterum, Maggie is very capable of defending herself.

3. Marco, which is a fallen, appeared in Book 2 and suddenly disappeared in Book 3? It was not mentioned if he was also killed by Maggie during one of her hunting days (or nights). And I don’t think he will join Abaddon’s army since he said that he’s just a spectator. Since the ending of this series shows that the world is fallen-free so I assume Marco is also dead...but how? I don’t even get how Marco became a fallen to begin with, I thought you have to be a bad soul to become one?

4. Abaddon: if he is that bad, how come he didn't evolve into an Elsic? And if the Elsics were so frighteningly bad, how come they follow orders from a fallen one, which is supposed to be a little bit lower on the bad-o-meter? The reason given in the book doesn't do it for me.

5. All along I thought that eternal death means you cease to exist in ANY plane/dimension. How can you call it “eternal death” if you still exist in one plane? It appears that eternal death means you’ll just be miserably locked up in heaven’s version of jail.

And a lot more...too many to mention :) Reading this series was OK, sometimes boring as I've mentioned. You know with some books, after quite some time you would want to revisit and read them again?...well this is not one of them.(less)

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Mar 28, 2013 Rebekah Nelson rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'll review this as a series since I have read them all. If you like a book with gaping plot holes that goes round and round and around in circles then this is a series of books for you. But I'm going to address some issues below so spoiler alert.

1. If alterums or whatever are good souls who have fell to earth and Eran falls and is an 18 year old when he falls (the same for Gershome in book 3) then when in Paris how come both Maggie and Eran are both children who were born with parents??? I thou...more

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Jun 13, 2012 BookHookup rated it 5 of 5 stars

Celeste's review: 4.5 stars! I was eager to start the final installment immediately after I finished Eternity. The pressure was on for Maggie to defeat the Fallen Ones or be defeated herself. I wasn’t crazy about Maggie heading out on her own, she seemed a little foolish thinking she could take the mission on all by herself. I know it is something we see a lot in books-the heroine or hero has to do something solo to save the others. I’m just not a fan, but the rest was so well written I could ge...more Celeste's review: 4.5 stars! I was eager to start the final installment immediately after I finished Eternity. The pressure was on for Maggie to defeat the Fallen Ones or be defeated herself. I wasn’t crazy about Maggie heading out on her own, she seemed a little foolish thinking she could take the mission on all by herself. I know it is something we see a lot in books-the heroine or hero has to do something solo to save the others. I’m just not a fan, but the rest was so well written I could get over it. Her personal mission was also quite debatable, and it seemed to consume her. Something that wasn’t good for her personally, as well as all the angels. She didn’t think beyond her immediate goals at the possible consequences her mission could have. And that is where the story heats up.

There were constant battles and fights to the death in this book. As in eternal death. It was intense! Each time a battle was over, there was usually a small tidbit of information that Maggie, Eran and his army could use so the story progressed at a constant clip. Maggie also used her skills as a Messenger to learn more about her opponents. I won’t say how in the review, but I thought this was very ingenious and I loved the author’s creativity!

Not only did this book heat up with all the battles, it also heated up in the romance department. Eran and Maggie definitely had a physical attraction to each other, but for the sake of their mission, they couldn’t lose focus and have any time for themselves. It was stolen moments filled with angst as they waited for the perfect moment. RAWR!

As I fan myself down we also got to see Gershom again in this book and he didn’t disappoint either. He continued as an ally and friend to Maggie, lending just the right amount of support. There was some more of Campion too, but for me personally, just not enough. He is one smoking hot dude (I love my romance, what can I say!) and I’m convinced he has a fabulous story to tell. The other secondary characters such as Ezra, Felix, Rufus, and Ms. Beedinwigg were the same, they didn’t take the spotlight away and filled in the background nicely

The ending was starting to stress me out! I didn’t know how it was going to go, and I was really hoping the author wouldn’t end like THAT. Can’t say anymore, but Ms. Falter pulled out all the stops and I loved it. If you love angels, romance and action, this series is a must read! (less)

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Apr 15, 2012 Katpoh rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book (and this trilogy) was amazing. I finished it in a couple of days and just could not put it down.

Yes, some parts were a little cheesy, but the storyline was just so well thought out that I looked passed the cheesiness and just enveloped myself into the story. Admittedly, I was kind of obsessed with this trilogy. When I was at work, I wanted to come back home to pull out my Kindle and finish the next chapter and move onto the next book.

I was so invested in these characters that I was a...more

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Feb 22, 2012 Jodie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: love-love-love

Phwoarrrrrr. That is the only sound that comes to mind. This book was fully made of awesomesauce!

The awesomeness started in the first page and kept going right up until the last word on the last page.

Magdalene (Maggie) & Eran were even better in this one, I didn’t think it was possible. They are continuing their mission to eradicate the Fallen Ones to eternal death to save the alterums as well as the human race, but also so they can finally focus on their relationship and just being togethe...more

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Feb 03, 2012 Roxana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Okay,

So I just finished reading this book... And I did enjoy it!

I first came across this series several months ago when I was waiting for Fallen Eden by Nicole Williams to be released. I thought, Oh what the heck, it's $.99, why not give it a try! Well, let me tell you, I was glad that I gave it a try. I enjoyed it so much that I continued w/the second book Eternity, and then was surprised a couple of days ago when I discovered that Reckoning was out! I put another book that I was reading on ho...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Sil rated it 4 of 5 stars

The plot was interesting. Messenger, Maggie, bound together with a guardian, Eran. They had been together through several lifetimes, their lives hindered by their duties and the war against the fallen ones. Revelations of how Eran had saved some of Maggie's past lives were heart-wrenching. Ezra, Rufus, Felix, Ms. Beedinwigg, Campion, Gershum were all very well written that I could almost see and hear them as I was reading the pages. I had to take a star off because of some of the inconsistencies...more

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Jan 06, 2012 Daphne rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Shelves: favorite-books, angels, enjoyed

Amazing! Laurie Falter is a genius in this series. I'm talking about love, action, and suspense. Characters that are gutsy, herolike, lionhearted, attractive, charming, and pure evil.

We start with Magdalene who will go to no end to protect the one's she love. She is a tough cookie who turns into mush when she is around her loyal and devoted guardian Eran. Eran being very aware that Maggie is stubborn tries to keep her away from the war because her death from a Fallen One will result to Eternal...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Katinki rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-stuff-i-like, angel-books

And... I'm done. :/ I hate it when I get to the last book in a series. It's depressing because I become so attached to the characters and their world.

1) again, I truly love this world. At least for me, it's different - unique and creative - and it's rich. There are still a few nuances, rules, and whatnot that I don't know (and would like to), but overall the author created a truly fantastic setting. A for that.

2) the two protagonists just stole my heart. Maggie was strong, willful, smart, tale...more And... I'm done. :/ I hate it when I get to the last book in a series. It's depressing because I become so attached to the characters and their world.

1) again, I truly love this world. At least for me, it's different - unique and creative - and it's rich. There are still a few nuances, rules, and whatnot that I don't know (and would like to), but overall the author created a truly fantastic setting. A for that.

2) the two protagonists just stole my heart. Maggie was strong, willful, smart, talented, and just lovely. And Eran. Holy wow. He was wonderful. I loved him. I loved their devotion and their relationship, how it transcended time and spanned not just time and space, but dimensions. Wow. That's... yeah. The protagonists get an A from me.

The secondaries were good. Solid B. A few were a little underdeveloped IMO and a few seemingly came out of nowhere. But overall, I liked them. I think Campion was my favorite.

The villains get maybe a B-. Some were underdeveloped. Some were just a little... too much? Or too much that they weren't believable in the context they were used.

3) I really enjoyed the plot - the war between good and evil and all the battles it encompassed. There were a few turns that I found to be a little distracting / unnecessary, but not bad at all. A few things occurred that, I felt, were a little under-explained or maybe too convenient. Also, like in the other books, I found the climax itself to be a bit rushed compared to the rest of the book. It was too quickly and too easily done. But overall this book's plot execution wasn't bad at all. Gets a B from me.

4) Romance. Ties in with 2) but I really enjoyed this throughout the series. The UST was insane in a few places, but admittedly, I was ready / relieved for MxE to... consummate by mid-book3. A few of the lines were used too often and in some cases, I felt MxE were having the same conversation over and over. And I kind of rolled my eyes a little at all the chastity - not it per se, but the reasons that were used. I mean, they'd had sex before... and they were married, lol.

But... as a whole, the MxE was beautiful. The parts were the two characters watched / felt each other die? Holy my chest hurts so badly! I loved, loved, loved those angsty bits... And when Eran died that last go around? Oh my sobs. It took everything I had to not flip to the end to make sure it all ended okay!

5) I'd say the writing and editing is probably the weakest part of these books. It's not terrible, and it's better than some other "well known" YA books. But some phrases and descriptors are used way too many times (i.e. Eran's "signature smirk"). There's a good bit of unneeded repetition. There are some editing flubs (grammar, punctuation, etc). This author's story-telling shows a lot of promise, however. A little polishing on the mechanics and execution would be good. I'll give this a B-/B.

This has been a great (and very surprising) read. It's clean (meaning not smutty or vulgar), which is nice from time to time. It's exciting and refreshing. The characters are likable. And the world was fascinating. I couldn't put these books down. Now... now I'm anxious to see what this author cooks up next.

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May 21, 2012 Tiffany rated it 5 of 5 stars

Reckoning is in my opinion the best of the three. I did not feel like Falter rushed the ending, rather she let the ending come out organically. I was very pleased with how this series ended and I would recommend the entire Guardian Trilogy to anyone considering reading it.

Unlike the previous novels, Reckoning begins with action and keeps up the momentum with ease. There was only one occasion when I felt like the book had done a 180 and everything just stopped. Even then I think this pause was ne...more

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Jan 28, 2012 Stephanie Pangan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: enjoyed-most, most-recent

Wow!! Again, this series was amazing. Laury Falter spent very little time adding too many details or extra "fluff" to these books, as most authors end up doing (and ruining it).

This last book, was a perfect ending. I mean, although I had an idea of how the ending may be, I still felt every emotion along reading! Every embarrassing and frustrating moment Maggie came across, I felt as I read. Most especially the loving bond between Maggie and Eran, just the right amount! There wasn't much to make...more

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Mar 14, 2012 Hazel rated it 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book so much I couldn't put it down! I enjoyed how Magdalene started from the beginning of the book doing whatever she could to protect those that she cared about. While in the background Eran never leaving alone. The relationship between the two of them shows that they are both indpendent and strong but still need each other.

I also liked how Laury Falter allowed us to get a glimpse at some of the main Fallen Ones. I was surprise to see the real reason why and who Abaddon was rea...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Stephanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy

The last book of the Guardian Trilogy unfortunately was slightly disappointing. Don't get me wrong, I still liked the series overall but I was a little let down with the last book.

As the war between fallen ones and angels grow, the threat of the fallen ones magnifies as they unleash darker creatures that can send everyone including humans to eternal death. Maggie is determined to rid the world of Fallen Ones and to keep her loved ones safe but as she treads deeper into her obsession she realize...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Celeste rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels, indie-self-pub-d

4.5 stars! I was eager to start the final installment immediately after I finished Eternity. The pressure was on for Maggie to defeat the Fallen Ones or be defeated herself. I wasn’t crazy about Maggie heading out on her own, she seemed a little foolish thinking she could take the mission on all by herself. I know it is something we see a lot in books-the heroine or hero has to do something solo to save the others. I’m just not a fan, but the rest was so well written I could get over it. Her per...more 4.5 stars! I was eager to start the final installment immediately after I finished Eternity. The pressure was on for Maggie to defeat the Fallen Ones or be defeated herself. I wasn’t crazy about Maggie heading out on her own, she seemed a little foolish thinking she could take the mission on all by herself. I know it is something we see a lot in books-the heroine or hero has to do something solo to save the others. I’m just not a fan, but the rest was so well written I could get over it. Her personal mission was also quite debatable, and it seemed to consume her. Something that wasn’t good for her personally, as well as all the angels. She didn’t think beyond her immediate goals at the possible consequences her mission could have. And that is where the story heats up.

There were constant battles and fights to the death in this book. As in eternal death. It was intense! Each time a battle was over, there was usually a small tidbit of information that Maggie, Eran and his army could use so the story progressed at a constant clip. Maggie also used her skills as a Messenger to learn more about her opponents. I won’t say how in the review, but I thought this was very ingenious and I loved the author’s creativity!

Not only did this book heat up with all the battles, it also heated up in the romance department. Eran and Maggie definitely had a physical attraction to each other, but for the sake of their mission, they couldn’t lose focus and have any time for themselves. It was stolen moments filled with angst as they waited for the perfect moment. RAWR!

As I fan myself down we also got to see Gershom again in this book and he didn’t disappoint either. He continued as an ally and friend to Maggie, lending just the right amount of support. There was some more of Campion too, but for me personally, just not enough. He is one smoking hot dude (I love my romance, what can I say!) and I’m convinced he has a fabulous story to tell. The other secondary characters such as Ezra, Felix, Rufus, and Ms. Beedinwigg were the same, they didn’t take the spotlight away and filled in the background nicely

The ending was starting to stress me out! I didn’t know how it was going to go, and I was really hoping the author wouldn’t end like THAT. Can’t say anymore, but Ms. Falter pulled out all the stops and I loved it. If you love angels, romance and action, this series is a must read!(less)

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Jan 12, 2012 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Dec 09, 2012 Nancy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Hmm...not my favorite of the trilogy. As I said before, the book needs more editing but that wasn't my biggest issue with it. This book is so violent and repetitive. Maggie is now hunting Fallen Ones and the author takes us along on her pursuits. That's ok but I don't think we need to be a witness to every single slay. Maggie and Eran have such a great love story and I wish the author spent more time focusing on them then on the battle between the Alterums and Fallen Ones.

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Dec 12, 2012 Aimee rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'm not sure why this series didn't capture my interest, as its the type of book I usually read. I found myself getting bored with it and frustrated at the fact that these 2 'alterums', who have lived for many centuries and were fighting a war against the fallen, were required to attend school and sleep in separate rooms etc? I mean, in the whole scheme of things, returning to school after it all ended surely wouldn't have been at the top of my list of things to do?
Other than that, I do like th...more

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Jan 31, 2013 Fab Fun & Tantalizing Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Phwoarrrrrr. That is the only sound that comes to mind. This book was fully made of awesomesauce!

The awesomeness started in the first page and kept going right up until the last word on the last page.

Magdalene (Maggie) & Eran were even better in this one, I didn��t think it was possible. They are continuing their mission to eradicate the Fallen Ones to eternal death to save the alterums as well as the human race, but also so they can finally focus on their relationship and just being toget...more

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Mar 31, 2013 Victoria rated it 3 of 5 stars

The author redeems herself slightly by the end of the trilogy with a plot that is slightly better thought out. Overall I thought the story had tons of potential..... BUT for me, it just hadn't been developed enough. It felt rushed and as a result there were lots of loose ends which were frustratingly unexplored or which just didn't add up. The complexities of the evolution of Alterums, Fallen Ones and Elsics even seemed to confuse the author which in turn certainly confused me.

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Oct 24, 2012 Jodi Dolbel rated it 2 of 5 stars

Book 1 & 2 were awesome! Book three I stopped reading at 46%. Bored me to death!!!! Have no idea where the book is heading, the story is just going around and around and around in circles!!! What a massive appointment! I am the easiest reader to please as is indicated by the number of 5 ratings I give out. So to not finish a book through pure boredom is a serious decision for me! Sorry Laury, you totally lost the plot this book!'

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Jan 19, 2013 Rebecca Fawcus rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series although I can put it down which I think is a little sad. I don't think it is that well written, when compared to fallen, twighlight and the hunger games series unfortunately. However I have continued reading it. I think it has a good story line although some key parts could be more in detail fights with fallen one's for example.nether the less a good book which I have enjoyed reading x

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Nov 09, 2012 Melissa Simão rated it 4 of 5 stars

Everything comes full circle in this book - a fitting end to this trilogy!

We finally see Maggie kicking some serious butt! She is less winy and more determined! Bolder and braver - just the thing I was waiting to see.

The romance is still too fluffy for my liking but the credibility of it is there - I believed that Maggie and Eran were soul mates transcending centuries and dimensions.

As a whole, I found the series hard to get into at first but it does get better with each book :P

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Mar 07, 2012 Angela rated it 5 of 5 stars

Reckoning was my favorite book in the Guardian Trilogy. I loved the intense emotion, action and pure love. For me, the mix was perfect. I loved being kept in suspense. I couldn't put down any of the three, but this one I read in just a few hours.

I found it refreshing to have resolution at the end. There are very few books I finish feeling satisfied and content, and Reckoning makes that short list. Loved it!!!!

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Mar 21, 2013 Vanessa Garcia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Definitely a book you should pick up and read. Of coarse you might want to read the rest of the series first, just so you know what's going on. When I was reading my reactions were explosive!! My mom would turn to me and ask if I was alright. I loved the speed and rush of the story plot! It wasn't slow an boring like usual finale.
I was saddened when I read the last chapter! I can't believe that was the finale!!!

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Jan 31, 2012 Kimberley Chace rated it 5 of 5 stars

wow. wow. WOW. Amazing series with an ending I never saw coming. This was definitely one of my favorite book series I've ever read. The twists and turns kept me excited, the pace was perfect. Not stretched out, not too short either. The characters were strong in every way. I was sad it ended, but I know I ail read it over and over. A job well done, Laury.

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Jan 02, 2012 Pamela rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was a great ending to the trilogy. Aria and Eran forever together. I was skeptical at the start of these three books but was pleasantly surprised at the story theme (angels - guardians, fallen ones, and alternums. Loved it. I would recommend all of them.

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Jan 06, 2012 Lisy24 rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great ending wasn't expecting what happened
And for eran to lose was shocked!! In all loved
These books read the three in a little under three
Days! Not very long but very enjoyable

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Jun 06, 2012 Detroitangel rated it 3 of 5 stars

Wile these character' show many flaws in this book, the story seemed to stretch a bit long. I did swoon at the end. The key isthat she is THE messenger...the last...

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May 25, 2012 Miki rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

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Jul 25, 2012 Ashley K rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful final book. I felt complete when this ended. More errors in this book than the other two, but not enough to make me kill anything, lol!

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Laury Falter is the bestselling author of the Guardian Trilogy (Fallen, Eternity, & Reckoning). When she isn't writing, she likes to take her two stray dogs for walks and enjoy date nights with her husband.

Laury's debut novel, Fallen, hit Amazon's Top 100 list in three genres and the remaining two books in the trilogy made showings in the Top 100 of the same genres as well. With a new series a...more

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