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The Guardians: Episode 1 Kindle Edition

by Linell Jeppsen (Author), J Bryden Lloyd (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 186 ratings
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THE GUARDIANS BEGINS...
An alien race flee their dying world...
Welcomed by the hails and emissaries of the League of Eight, The Crulla instead make their way through the systems they come across, seeking worlds not to live on, but where they can harvest the blood of the inhabitants.

After their advance leads them to a League outpost, where they decimate the population, the League are forced to act; going to war against the rampaging alien species, who are making their way slowly to the unprotected Sollus system, and it’s one occupied planet… Earth!
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  5. Publication date
    March 5, 2013
  6. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
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ustomer Reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars (7) 4.4 out of 5 stars 5 star 4 4 star 2 3 star 1 2 star 0 1 star 0 See all 7 customer reviews " I loved this short, tantalizing glimpse into something much bigger. " Mrs. Carmylita  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement " The characters were well developed, the action believable, and the story engaging. " Fran Veal  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement " Can't wait to dive into the next installment. " Lisa Williamson  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BPJTTLQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wolfpack Publishing; 2nd Kindle edition (March 5, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 386 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 53 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 186 ratings

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Linell Jeppsen

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Hi! My name is Linell Jeppsen. I’m the author of eighteen, award-winning novels and short stories which range from science fiction, horror and fantasy to westerns and historical romance.

I have written my whole life but was first published six years ago with the vampire novel, Detour To Dusk. It was written thirty years ago after binging on Anne Rice’s, Interview with a Vampire series while camping in the forest.

Living high up in the mountains in the state of Washington is enough to fire any writer’s imagination, especially if her thoughts tend to go “darkside” on occasion... Story Time (with over 130- 4 and 5 star reviews) is an “end of the world” epic thriller featuring Grand Coulee Dam, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the world’s deepest and deadliest caldera. (Yellowstone National Park).

And let’s not forget the popular science fiction series, The Guardians, I co-wrote with the Welsh writer J. Bryden Lloyd.

I have written fairy tales, like The War of Odds and supernatural romances like ONIO- about a half-human Sasquatch who falls in love with a human girl. If you like historical fiction; I wrote the highly-acclaimed, best-selling DEADMAN series with over 500- 4 and 5 star reviews and Far West, The Diary of Eleanor Higgins- a historical romance and WINNER of the 2016 PEACEMAKER AWARD!

I have won many awards including, The Peacemaker Award, the Global E-Book Awards, the Laramie Award, the Rone Award, the Reader’s Favorites Awards, the PRG’s “Best-Of” Awards and more.

When I’m not working on my own novels, I work as a Freelance Junior editor for a major publishing house. I love doing this work and helping my fellow writers hone their craft. One thing I really try to honor is each author’s VOICE. Every writer is unique and has their own personal style. I just go along adding commas and so on and do my very best to leave their VOICE as intact as possible.

Linell welcomes all of you to her stories, and sincerely hopes that you enjoy reading them as much as she enjoyed writing them.

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Kaysie
5.0 out of 5 stars A tantalizing glimpse of more to come
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013
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I loved this short, tantalizing glimpse into something much bigger.

I find Linell Jeppsen a J. Burden Lloyd make a synchronized, wonderful writing duo.

This story continues where Onio left off. Though I would have loved to have read more of the missing 6 years between the time Onio left Earth and the time this takes place, perhaps that can be filled in with flashbacks.

This duo have, together, yet each, their own, wonderful imaginations and the ability to draw you into a story. A story rich with details. Plus non stop action.

If you are an Onio fan, do read this. If you haven't read Onio, then you are missing a wonderful treat. Onio is a must read!

Thank you for writing this. As a woman, I would love to see some romance added to this continuing saga. I find myself smiling here, as I'm not a fan of romance stories. However, Onio was a treasure in disguise, as it was light and fun without heavy over kill on the love scenes. A perfect blend.

Enjoy!
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Mr. Bear
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read, but Badly Edited
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2015
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I am currently reading Episode 7 and plan to read through the rest of the series. I could not, however, continue without stopping to vent my frustration with the authors. They have good imaginations and have put together a good story, but their writing is rife with grammatical no-nos and factual errors that negatively impact credibility. Granted, we suspend our disbelief right from the beginning in order to enjoy a good yarn, but, for the most part, it really ought to propose scenes and actions that could actually take place. Such is not the case, to give just one example, with respect to a couple of illegal Mexican immigrants who are somehow miraculously granted U.S. citizenship without the slightest hitch whatsoever and in a matter of months, rather than years.

English is evidently the authors' first language, so their literary faults are not due to unfamiliarity with the tongue. It appears, instead, that they did not pay sufficient attention to their high school English classes. They constantly and maddeningly employ incomplete sentences. A certain amount of this could be justified as "literary license," but the disturbingly frequent usage indicates, instead, either woeful ignorance or a callous indifference. Add to this offense the sins of sentence splicing, failure to place commas in appropriate places, and the inexplicable placement, as well, of inappropriate commas, and the end result is a good story that is worth reading but will drive you crazy with the poor editing.
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3.0 out of 5 stars no seat belt needed
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015
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This comes in the "ho hum been there seen that read that category"-- Vampires in space --wookies/sasquatch and earthlings-- I had great hopes only to have them dashed--T, he writing was nice, I didnt find many glaring errors which was great! but the story lacked zeal--If you like Star Wars fiction you will like this series...
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Fran Veal
5.0 out of 5 stars Tantalizing teaser
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013
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As someone familiar with the sci-fi work of Linell Jepson and Bryden Lloyd, I eagerly downloaded the Guardian, a nine chapter novella introducing what promises to be an exciting, action-packed series. The vivid description of the world of the Loranians had me captivated from page one, but I was quickly caught up in the story of the League of Eight, an interplanetary alliance, and the battle they embarked on to avenge the planet of one of their allies. I literally could not put it down. The characters were well developed, the action believable, and the story engaging. I can't wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds. The Guardians
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Joanna Fay
4.0 out of 5 stars Space Vampires with a twist of Sasquatch
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013
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The Guardians I is an enjoyable first glimpse into a big scenario of galactic councils, marauding space vampires and courageous, knightly sasquatches. The opening scene was vivid and touching and drew me in enough to want to keep reading, and by the end, I was intrigued to find out 'what happens next' for both the 'bad guys' and the 'good guys', and what is in store for planet Earth. I'm also interested to know more about the wider galactic scene introduced here. Onward to Episode 2!
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So Cal
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a completed series, just episodes in unfinished project....no est completion target
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
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I feel mislead - I thought this was a finished and completed series, but it is just some episodes in an unfinished project. A good story that is needlessly growing in complexity that will be difficult to wrap-up. I like the ideas, but am really frustrated this was not disclosed as an incomplete project, or as a serial to be completed in the future.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Guardians
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013
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It was a short story, which I had hoped was longer. The story line was good, but wiping out a whole planet of life and the way it was done. Wasn't what I wanted to hear. But...
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Al-Khemet Book Club
5.0 out of 5 stars GUARDIANS
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2015
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Linell Jeppsen has pulled off what not many sci-fi writers can pull off these days, offer more that just a cliche. She gives us a savage, adventurous and original tale. Admittedly, many writers have delved down this path before, countless times before, Alien race up to no good, Earth in trouble, we have heard it so many times, it becomes boring, but Linell's unique writing style, her easy flow of words and remarkable story telling ability will keep you on edge, I promise.

Jeppsen is a superstar in this genre and I am truly excited about anything she spills out.

Al-Khemet Book Club JUL 2015
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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Lamb Chop
2.0 out of 5 stars So-So
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2013
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The characters are very one dimensional and conform to stereotypes . A large part of the book describes a battle scene, very little background work. Will not be buying any more.
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