Tallie, the Guardian of Fire

: In N.L. Katzuk's Tallie, the Guardian of Fire, an undeveloped country known as The Territories is a haven for demons who roam the land freely. Humans are in danger, but not all the demons are evil-some are half human and half demon and some are seeking justice. Tallie is a beautiful half demon-part woman and part panther demon. Tallie learns she has six brothers and sisters during her quest to revenge her mother's death. She embarks on a journey with her long lost love, Blaze and her childhood best friend, Shinya to the Northern Territory to save her baby sister and brother from their father. Unforeseen incidents cause Tallie to lose control of her newly found power over fire and now she must prove that she is worthy to become the next Guardian of Fire and Queen of the Demon Hunters. When Tallie discovers the real truth about her mother's fate, she will stop at nothing to seek vengeance and keep the balance of the known world. Who murdered Tallie's mother? Will she be able to realize her destiny or will her mother's murderer destroy that as well? Katzuk's masterful debut novel is filled with bloodthirsty demons, a beautiful heroine and the universal theme of good and evil. Once you begin reading, you won't be able to put it down until its dramatic climax. Author Bio: Ms. Katzuk is currently working on the next book in the Guardian series, Donmen, the Guardian of Ice.