Guardians 2 - Patrick the War Man — Kim Rigby

Conflict. Friendship. A Curse. A heartbreaking loss convinces ten-year-old Patrick Lovell that only war will atone the death of his older brother. In 1914, war explodes across Europe, and now 24, Patrick seizes his chance for revenge. He joins the army and departs for Europe, accompanied by his beloved childhood toy soldier. Fighting at Gallipoli, the glory of war fades in the blink of an eye. A morning swim ends in tragedy, and now the mystical Seer appears and assigns Patrick an impossible task: protect the life of fellow soldier Cecil Jordan. While Patrick struggles with his newfound duty, he and Cecil witness a horrific crime. Their efforts to help backfire; and Patrick and his toy soldier are cursed by a mysterious old woman.Will Patrick beat the curse, or will it haunt him as he time steps through the Twentieth Century? The second novel in the Guardians series, and the fifth in the Black Fire Chronicles universe, follow Patrick through history as he endures love, loss and war, in preparation for his greatest role of all.