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Publisher:
Signet Eclipse
Release Date:
January 6, 2009
Genres:
Paranormal Romance
Urban Fantasy
Romance
Contemporary Romance
Mythology
Suspense
Time Travel
ISBN:
Print
9780451225757
Kindle
No
ISBN
Bookmark Rating:
Reviewed by
Natalie S.
Review Posted:
February 2009
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The
countdown to the ancient Mayan prophecy foretelling the end of the world as we
know it has begun. A band of warriors called Nightkeepers are the only thing
standing in the way of humankind’s complete destruction. This is Nate Blackhawk
and Alexis Gray’s story.
Nate Blackhawk is a gamer. Having found his fortune and fame designing computer
games, he is having a hard time with the whole “Nightkeepers” destiny thing. He
believes in the tangible and the fact that he grew up without a family or keeper
and never hearing the lore of the ancients doesn’t help. He does not want any
assistance with his destiny – he can do just fine on his own. Or so he thinks.
Alexis Gray has grown up hearing the tales of the ancient prophecy. Until
recently she didn’t really understand her part in the Mayan predictions but now
she does. Firmly ensconced in the Nightkeepers stronghold, Skywatch, Alexis
will do what it takes to fulfill her duties that the gods have assigned her.
Not sure of what her future holds, Alexis is certain of her heart – Nate
Blackhawk and the passion she knows they feel for each other is real. All she
has to do is convince him.
Alexis and Nate battle more than evil in this highly adventurous novel. They
battle each other and their hearts more than once. In a life or death situation
with very little time to spare, Alexis and Nate must recover seven statues that
the demons they are fighting want. Time is not on their side but their warrior
training has yet to fail them.
Jessica Andersen’s world building skills amaze me. It is like I am standing
right there in front of the characters seeing exactly what they are seeing.
DAWNKEEPERS adds so much to the legend of the Mayan countdown that I
found myself totally enthralled with the legend, the lore, and the predictions
recounted in DAWNKEEPERS.
What can I say about the lead characters? Nate and Alexis fight their
attraction to each other every step of the way with Nate being just a bit more
stubborn than Alexis. No matter what was going down, each character became
fully focused on the other and I found that loyalty quite important. Acting as
soul mates, but almost childlike in their ability to voice their love for each
other it isn’t until the final hours before the Equinox that things seem to fall
in place. On pins and needles and breathing a sigh of relief over the
capitulation of this enigmatic pair, I knew things would be okay.
Jessica Andersen visited old characters and made some more prominent in
DAWNKEEPERS. I am craving Rabbit’s story and not above begging! His
character remains one of my favorites and I can not wait to see what is going on
in his head. King Strike and his mate, Leah, played prominent roles in
DAWNKEEPERS as well. Finally, I love how Ms. Andersen explained some
storylines and answered questions but then before I knew it, she made me crave
the answers to yet other plots. Enhancing the world and then pulling you in is
what comes to mind in explaining DAWNKEEPERS. I loved every
single scene and word.
Prophecy, passion and powerful emotions – DAWNKEEPERS will keep
you on the edge of your seat begging for more!
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