
"Guardian" is a gripping science fiction thriller set in a dystopian world after a revolution. Syd, now a figurehead, is both a hero and a target. With his bodyguard Liam, he navigates a dangerous landscape filled with armed Machinists and a spreading, fatal disease that disproportionately affects Guardians. When the government fails to act, Syd takes it upon himself to find a cure, embarking on a quest that reveals shocking truths. This 368-page chapter book is ideal for readers aged 8-11, offering themes of bravery, social justice, and perseverance amidst intense action and suspense. It also features LGBTQ+ characters, as indicated by Open Library subjects.
Once a proxy, now the figurehead of the Revolution, Syd is a savior to some and a target for others. His bodyguard Liam must protect Syd with his life but armed Machinists aren’t the only danger in the post-Jubilee world. A horrible disease is infecting people and since Guardians are hit first the government does nothing to help. Syd decides it's up to him to find a cure. . . And what he discovers leaves him stunned. This heart-stopping thriller is packed with volatile action and breathtaking heroics that will have readers racing to its epic conclusion.