Acclaim for

GUARDIAN

“This beautiful conclusion to the Children of the Consortium series will cut open your heart and mend it back together again. McCrumb has penned characters as rich and nuanced as the galactic world they inhabit.”

—Rachelle Nelson, author of Sky of Seven Colors

“This fitting conclusion to the Children of the Consortium series reminds us that every human life is precious and worth protecting. The Recorder’s final fight for her chosen family, her name, and her own humanity will stay with me for a lifetime.”

—L.G. McCary, author of That Pale Host

“With a story that’s satisfying and engaging from the first page to the last, I didn’t want to see it end. Fans of character-driven, heartfelt sci-fi will not want to miss this one!”

—Ashley Bustamante, author of The Color Theory series

“Picking up on the heels of Aberration, Cathy crafts this powerful and soul-rending tale with wisdom, insight, and stunning expertise as the Recorder grapples with loss at every turn. Guardian is excellent heartwarming, soul-wrenching, and completely satisfying science fiction.”

—Sophia L. Hansen, author of Water’s Break

“Cathy McCrumb’s writing is like fine wine—every sentence is an exquisite melody that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a long-lost symphonic masterpiece. But Cathy McCrumb’s stories are also like a bag of your favorite crisps—you can’t help but devour them in one sitting. Guardian is a book I both savored and devoured and this trilogy is one I will be re-reading for years to come!”

—J.J. Fischer, award-winning author of Calor

“Sci-fi fans can’t afford to miss this series or its truly unforgettable heroine! Guardian is a poignant story about what it takes to be truly human—and, perhaps even more importantly, what it means to love. Author Cathy McCrumb has firmly secured her place on my auto-buy list.”

—Stefanie Lozinski, author of the Storm and Spire series

“With an immersive setting and intriguing characters, Guardian combines some of my favorite sci-fi elements—space travel, high tech heroes, and monsters swarming the halls. Grab yourself a drone and plug in!”

—Kerry Nietz, award-winning author of Lost Bits

“With a deft hand, Cathy McCrumb weaves the final threads of the Consortium series into a beautiful tapestry that will satisfy those who have been waiting for the final book. A rewarding conclusion to an excellent series.”

—Morgan L. Busse, award-winning author of the Skyworld series

“A powerful conclusion to a poignant series. With its courageous exploration of the gift and burden of our humanity, the power of a single choice, and the value of every ‘bright life,’ Guardian left me feeling genuinely proud to be human.”

—K.T. Ivanrest, author of The Windward King

“Guardian is chilling, philosophical, exciting, and achingly romantic. For those who have been on the fence, now is the time to pick up this splendid, heartfelt series.”

—Amber Kirkpatrick, author of Until the Rising and Unleashed

“I wondered how this series would end. You see characters spiraling to a resolution. You watch as things go from bad to worse. You wonder how the author will pull off a satisfying but believable ending. McCrumb doesn’t disappoint. In fact, now that I’m finished with Guardian, I’m going back to Recorder to enjoy the thrill ride again. Highly recommended!”

—Lisa Godfrees, co-founder of Havok Publishing