The Protector

by T.L. Gardner

Elijah Garland has come to the decision that his life was never meant to be. Convinced that love and happiness will only be found in death, he ends his life - only to wake three days later, framed for murder.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933967137
• ISBN13: 9781933967134
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Q-Boro
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Mini Series! Series! PLease.......Please........

I LOVE BOOKS LIKE THIS! Action, vivid detailed fight scenes. I really didn't feel this was horror as more of fantasy/science fiction. I loved the way TL Gardner hooked me into his story and kept me turning the pages in this urban novel. I kept thinking how cool it would be to see this in a series or mini series. The graphics and action would just be amazing. I can't wait to read Book Two. Faboulous!

Not good, GREAT

The book had me so involved that I at one point had to stop and look around behind me to see if maybe something was about to get me. I don't normally read horror, but I wanted to read something by TL Gardner, that he'd written by himself and this book was fantastic.

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Good vs Evil

Elijah Garland is tired of life as he knows it. Just as he experiences some kind of happiness, something happens to take it away from him. It's as if he isn't meant to be anything other than miserable and alone. It is in that misery that he finally accepts his fate, accepts defeat and shoots himself in the head, taking his own life. One wonders how all of that comes to pass in the first few pages of DEMON HUNTER by T. L. Gardner, but only one who hasn't read previous work by this talented young author. Instead of death being the end for Elijah, he wakes up in the hospital days later without any apparent damages. His mother and sister are happy to see him alive, but the doctors and the police don't quite understand the "hows" of his recovery and want to run tests and interrogate him. Elijah doesn't question it too much either. He just makes a run for it and eventually it is revealed to him that he has been chosen from birth to right some of the wrongs in the world, to take battle against the forces of darkness (demons, minions, and even Lucifer himself) who are trying to take over their world. With his twin swords Enobe and Soul Seeker, he sets out on the mission. He is "The Protector" and he uses his past pain and rage to guide him on his journey. Being chased by the police, he encounters FBI Agent Ebonee Lane to whom he immediately feels an attraction. She is undercover on a case which she finds has some connection to Elijah and just as she thinks she knows what's going on, everything around her changes and she ends up fighting for her life. Through both their travels and the battles with the human and supernatural forces around them, they are tested on love, faith, and the meaning of life. DEMON HUNTER is a mesmerizing and emotional trek through the landscape of good and evil, love and hatred, life and death. T. L. Gardner is an exceptional writer who gives the reader a well-paced story, solid characters, vivid imagery, and witty dialogue. Reviewed by Tee C. Royal of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

Heaven & Hell

Platinum Reviewers Rating 4.5 Do you believe that before you are born your destiny is already chosen for you? Well TL Gardner explains in Demon Hunter how if the Archangels or any angel with status has a mission for you that your life could be altered even before your existence. Elijah Garland never could figure out why so much wrong has gone on in his life from the many failed attempts at happiness, love, and joy but when he finally finds happiness and thinks he has a hold on it a man with a vengeance for what Elijah has done takes his away another one of his one true loves. What he fails to realize is that the Archangel Gabriel has played a part in his existence before he was even conceived and it was all in reason of him to become a Demon Hunter a half angel half human to fight the war that is happening on Earth. Elijah has found a second love with Ebonee and wouldn't let harm find its way to her but he didn't realize that Ebonee would also become the one who could pull him out of his dark moments. With Elijah and Ebonee teamed up as one they fight hells most evils presence with the help of FBI contact and a priest but will it be enough to keep love alive long enough for Elijah to finish his father's mission and to possible catch a full glimpse of love and happiness. TL Gardner brings laughter and complete enjoyment into his book and his characters leaving you wanting for more just to see what else these characters could get their selves into. I would defiantly recommend this book to any paranormal or romance reader. ~ Reviewed by Missy Brown

Having read the Draft

Having read the draft of this book, I would like to be the first to say--this book will having you jumping out of your seat, squirming, and flinching, but all the while, enjoying the ride! TL Gardner is the most vivid and exciting author I've read in a long time. His books have more than PROMISE...they have DELIVERY. The main character Elijah is followed through his crisis of faith and love for one woman, Ebonee, with such passion that you cry with him, cheer with him and despite your hesitation...FIGHT with him against the forces of darkness. Whew! What a read. Don't miss out on this one.