The Guardian Herd: Landfall

Written by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Narrated by Andrew Eiden

The gripping third book in the Guardian Herd series, perfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.

It has been many moons since Star received his starfire power, and now he will face his toughest challenge yet. Star is gravely injured, and Nightwing the Destroyer vows to make a pact with whoever brings him the black yearling—dead or alive. As Nightwing amasses an army to destroy him and all of Anok, Star must act fast. But as the threat of war looms, Star wonders if the current peace among the united pegasi is strong enough to survive.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Feb 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9780062417923

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez received a degree in English literature from UC Berkeley. Her first four-book series was The Guardian Herd, followed by the Riders of the Realm trilogy. She lives with her family in Northern California. Visit her at www.jenniferlynnalvarez.com and visit the Guardian Herd series at www.theguardianherd.com.

Reviews for The Guardian Herd

[bridgey_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Landfall - Nevil Shute *****I love Nevil Shute's books. They have the ability to transport the reader to a time when life was a lot simpler, a lot more gentle. A time when men were gentlemen with high morals, and ladies the same. Of course life was never really like that for all members of society but Shute has the ability to allow us to believe in such an existence.Landform is no exception. We follow the tale of Jerry Chambers, an officer in the RAF and his relationship with Mona, a barmaid. Jerry sinks a submarine but is later informed that it was a British. Jerry although convinced of his innocence finds little support in the forces and accepts the naval enquiries outcome. Trying to put the incident behind him he volunteers for a dangerous new assignment. Mona however listens to all the gossip at the bar and by piecing together little snippets from many conversations sets out to prove that he was not responsible.Although primarily a love story (something that I would not entertain reading by any other author) there is enough action to ensure the reader is kept on their toes. Written early in the second world war it also depicts Shute as visionary of the future and the way in which warfare would change throughout the war.An excellent read, for me, not as good as 'On The Beach' but easily worthy of 5 stars.

[juliette07_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I completed this book with a sigh of quiet satisfaction. This copy was one of 'Mummy's' books with her signature on the inside cover dated 1942 - what a gem. A blue hardback copy containing the yarn written on thick paper.A story set at the start of the second world war with an airman, an officer and a bar maid providing the romantic interest. The airman bombs a submarine and is accused of downing one of his own. The writing is evocative of the period and rather delightfully dated in my opinion. It is an unpretentious novel of its time and made all the more special as it was read by Mummy at a time when she was living through what 'we' now call history. The book was published well before the end of the war - so the outcome would not have been known. A satisfying read and one I would recommend.

[schmerguls · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This novel was published in 1940 and ls a well-constructed and exciting and pleasant story of an RAF pilot who apparently sank a British submarine. He falls in love with a barmaid, and the story is really poignant. Such nice people, such exciting events, and such a good denouement. Early Shute is simpler than somef his later novels, but for enjoyable reading this book is hard to beat