THE ALIGNED

JOHN MORROW'S PICK OF THE WEEK

Kristy Berridge has done it again! This is the third in the series which features Elena Manory, daughter of Master Vampire, Lucius. Just like her previous two novels, Kristy combines her real life quirkiness with her storytelling ability to entertain us with another heartstopping adventure.
This third book once again contains every otherworldly creature you can imagine. From angels to demons, Vampires to werewolves (known as Vanators in this series), this bright young author has skilfully managed a melting pot of creatures who have good and evil on their minds.
Thrown into the mix is a missing angel, Michael, whose brother, Araqiel, has vowed to betray him for a Time Contract, a contract that has the power to reverse certain historical events. In return, Michael must die. It is very tempting to think that the present could be changed entirely but can he really betray his earthbound brother.
Only time will tell, however, if this is another one of Araqiel's tricks to help the young Elena make the right decisions in her life.
Now back to Elena who not only is Lucius's daughter but due to an accident at birth has also got Vanator blood in her DNA. Currently, she is still human and being held prisoner by Vanators because she failed, once again, to listen to advice.
Throughout this novel, Elena has to tread a cautious path after falling in love with Sebastian and learning that the power to alter time may fall into her hands.
Please keep writing Kristy. It is about time us Aussies had a home-grown author who is set to challenge more well-known international writers in the fantasy genre.
"If you've got the taste for fantasy novels featuring every otherworld creature you can think of, you will love this third novel starring Elena Manory, part Vampire part Vanator."