Storm Watcher

by Lilith Saintcrow

Book Overview

Sequel to Dark Watcher All Mariamne Niege wants is to finish her thesis and get a job. Unfortunately, shes a Guardian now, and her visions of the future have grown so intense she is literally blind to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933417005
• ISBN13: 9781933417004
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Imajinn Books
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.7" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The second WATCHER romantic fantasy is a terrific tale

Water witch Mariamne Niege cannot believe how much her world and that of her two best friends Theo Morgan and Elise Nicholson have changed since the Circle of Light sent Watchers Hansen and Dante crashing into their lives (see DARK WATCHER). However, she knows there is no going back for any of the trio although she dreams of her idyllic mousy academic days; but they have become Guardians in a war with the evil Dark. Her visions are becoming ever stronger and increasingly frightening. The worst is her seeing her Watcher Hansen killing Guardian Theo. Mari's roommates fear and loath Hansen who has taken over the couch to insure his charge, who he knows by touching her is his soulmate, remains safe. When Rossini the gargoyle sends her research writings by her former mentor Suzanne, forces of the Dark break into her home killing her roommates. Hansen knows the Dark craves taking his beloved, but he does not understand how far they will go to achieve their goal; the earthquakes are their first assault, but Mari thinks Hansen is involved. The second WATCHER romantic fantasy is a terrific tale starring two fascinating lead characters. Elise may love Hansen, but she fears and distrusts him too; Hansen may love Elise, but his pre Watcher days make him feel he is unworthy of her. Readers will appreciate the irony as they need each other not just as soulmates, but to survive; if they fail to overcome the negatives the Dark will triumph. Lilith Saintcrow provides an exciting tale that sub-genre fans will relish. Harriet Klausner

What an awesome series!

Lilith Saintcrow's enthralling series continues with STORM WATCHER. Mariamne Niege became a Guardian in DARK WATCHER and Hanson was the Watcher assigned to protect her from the Dark. Now, Mari is having visions that terrify her as she Sees Hanson killing Theo, her best friend (who is also a Guardian). Meanwhile, Mari's roommates don't like Hanson's presence in her life and a gargoyle named Rossini sends her to the Library (which is also a Nexus) to follow up on some writings from her former Teacher, Suzanne. Now, with the Dark attacking and dead bodies piling up, will Mari learn to trust both her instincts and Hanson? And just how is the Dark managing to get so close to Mari anyway? Lilith Saintcrow takes readers on another wild journey into the world of the Lightbringers versus the Dark. While STORM WATCHER can be read as a stand alone novel, this reviewer recommends reading DARK WATCHER first so that readers can truly appreciate the complexity of the world Saintcrow has created. Readers will find themselves cheering Mari's progression from a timid, mouse-like character to a strong woman who can speak her mind. Mari initially wants only to finish her thesis and be left alone; she is used to keeping herself camouflaged and is a bit disconcerted at being Hanson's sole focus. She struggles with learning to make her own decisions without others choosing for her. Hanson's steady support for Mari will have readers dreaming of their own Watcher. STORM WATCHER is a book you will not want to put down once you start reading it. Lilith Saintcrow's series only improves with each installment and leaves the reader anxiously awaiting the next book. COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

Dark Fantasy Romance

This is the sequel to DARK WATCHER, it is even better. Mari is the water witch in the Guardians, Theo is the Guardian Healer, and Elise is the Fire Guardian. Hanson is Mari's Watcher, a watcher is a protecter for the Light-bringers. aka the witches. Mari is shy, retiring, and has let men run over her in all her relationships. She has very little self confidence and none at all where men are concerned. Hanson has finally found "his" witch, the one who stops the pain and gives him freedom from the Circle of Light. But Hanson has a dark past, as do all the Watchers, and he doesn't feel good enough for the light filled Mari. Nontheless, he is determined to protect her, his last assigned witch was killed by the Dark while he battled the Crusade. Now he is willing to die to save the one woman he needs. He must have Mari trust him because if she sends him away he will die. In THE DARK WATCHER the witches saved their city by becoming Guardians. But the spell was not complete and now their light is a beacon to the Dark, Mari must find and complete the spell while all three are stalked by a Darkness worse than they have seen before. It is brought into their very home and to defeat it Mari has seen a death. Great writing, wonderful read, I loved learning more about the Watchers and how they are created. Saintcrow gets better and better. Don't miss this one.

yeah it's really good

I have to say that this is one of the best series I am reading. Hanson is a troubled character. He is a Watcher that lost his last assignment. Astrid was the last witch that he had to guard and in protecting her he scared her and he lost her to the Darkness that threatens all Lightbringers. Lightbringers is what the Circle Lightfall calls witches, by the way. So when we meet Hanson we understand that he is shaken up and a little unsure of himself. Mari is trying to complete her education. She is living with three other people and they are taking advantage of her kind nature, much to Hanson's displeasure. Hanson and Mari are trying to stay alive in a city where something goes after the witches seemingly on a daily basis. To add to the problems, Mari has visions and in one of those visions she see's Hanson kill her best friend, Theo. This is a great book about two very vulnerable damaged people, who if they were trying to have a relationship with anyone else would completely screw it up. They somehow learn to trust each other by the end of the book and even though you are exhausted you manage to cheer for them and the happy ending that they deserve.

Storm Watcher

Title: Storm Watcher Author: Lilith Saintcrow Publisher: ImaJinn Books ISBN: 1933417005 Genre: Fantasy Second in an exciting and marvelously cast series of tales involving magic, the dark that seeks to kill three lovely young witches known as Lightbringers, Storm Watcher pits Watcher Hanson against those who would destroy Mari, the water witch, his witch. An edge-of-the-seat read which I find unusual in fantasy. If there were such a genre, I'd call these fantasy mysteries because they have all the requirements to make a suspenseful story where good is stalked by evil. In Storm Watcher, such is the case, but it is Hanson who is set against Mari because she has seen him kill her friend, Theo, the green witch and another Lightbringer. Though Hanson denies it could happen Mari doesn't appear to believe him and is torn between a growing feeling for him and her deep friendship for Theo. All Hanson knows for certain is that the dark is stalking Mari and Theo too. Can the two watchers keep them alive? How can he when Mari keeps disappearing on him? A finely tuned tension runs through this story, vibrating to the personalities of the main characters as they hold our attention from beginning to end. You'll feel the power that thrums along the bonds connecting one to the other and hold your breath each time danger threatens. Highly recommended as a fun read, beginning to end. You'll be waiting for the next book involving these characters. Will Elise find her watcher, a man she won't be able to scorch? She isn't the fire witch for nothing and smoke tendrils follow her passage. Very enjoyable stories by the very talented Lilith Saintcrow.