The Red Knot

Days of the Guardian #3

by D. Marie Prokop, Michael Rode (Design)

"Don't be afraid." In the final installment of the Days of the Guardian trilogy, The Red Knot, teenagers Li Griffin and Ainsling Reid must reconnect and come face-to-face with the Guardian. Only together can they conquer their foes, both inside and out. But connecting with the Guardian and each other will be more difficult than they ever imagined. Li is sent to a secluded island to deliver a traitor and will finally meet the mysterious Guardian-the covert leader committed to rescuing the oppressed citizens of Sector One. But pain and disappointment fog Li's vision. Ainsling Reid embarks on her most important rescue mission yet-her mother. She returns to Sector One, where Noelle Reid is imprisoned, sentenced to death by the Economic Crisis Containment Office. Ainsling risks everything to save her mother and reunite her family. Meanwhile, insidious forces attempt to tear apart the Guardian's work. A crippled Dr. Griffin is contracted to create a new human weapon. A nefarious rebel faction is hunting down the Guardian. Doubt and fear invade the minds of the refugees aboard the Guardian's ships. Once, the power of joy redeemed Li and Ainsling. Now, the pain of tragedy threatens to unravel everything. What is left to hold on to?

260 pages, Paperback

Published November 29, 2015

About the author

D. Marie Prokop enjoys writing and reading stories with riveting adventures, spiritual insights, and enlightening cultural or social critiques. Her favorite authors include Madeline L'Engle, Pearl S. Buck, and C. S. Lewis.

The National Novel Writing Month challenge helped D. Marie discover her love for writing fiction. A member of WriteSpace Houston and the Houston Writer’s Guild, D. Marie gains both education and comradery from her local writing community. She’s written and published YA science fiction/adventure, YA fantasy, and middle-grade fiction.

D. Marie is also a singer-songwriter and avid fiber artist/knitter. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, the former Yankee now resides in Houston, Texas, along with her loving family, their feisty cats, a beloved ukulele, and much, much yarn.

In 2011, the challenge of NANOWRIMO helped D. Marie begin her YA Sci-Fi trilogy, Days of the Guardian. The Days of the Guardian trilogy now includes The Red String, The Red Cloak, and The Red Knot.

D. Marie has also written a short story for middle-grade children entitled The Baiji, and two YA short stories, On The Outward Appearance and Tigress.

Reviews

[Patty Skaggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Red Knot..the 3rd in this trilogy did not disappoint. Wow a great book. Some really great talent here. I was sorry to see the story end. I recommend this trilogy as a good read.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Days of the Guardian series. The Guardian makes an appearance and much is explained. I can't say much on my feelings without giving away much of this story. I didn't want to see it end. Great writing and characters who do what they have to do to survive. This is a wonderful series!