"Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" — New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter Meet Trinity Marrow, a girl with an explosive secret whose hiding place has just been discovered… Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her gift is the reason she’s been in hiding for years in a compound guarded by Wardens—shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her to enhance their powers. When Wardens from another clan arrive with reports that something is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own—but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to trust Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed… The story continues in the rest of The Harbinger Series, now available with enhanced decorating: Book 1: Storm and Fury - Book 2: Rage and Ruin - Book 3: Grace and Glory Gr 7 Up-This first installment of the series is a spin-off of Armentrout's "Dark Elements" trilogy with some of the same characters. Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow, who is losing her sight, has a well-kept secret. She can see and talk to the dead and must remain in a compound that is guarded by Wardens who are shape-shifting gargoyles. They must protect her from demons who want to capture her to take on her special powers. However, a new threat arrives, and Trinity joins forces with Zayne, a Warden from another clan, in order to save her family. Fans of "Dark Elements" will be excited for Zayne to find romance with Trinity, who is a strong character with good instincts. The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this a compelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment in this series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one on the shelf. VERDICT Recommended. Fans of the "Dark Elements" trilogy will enjoy revisiting this world with the same characters.-Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" - New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter "Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ridefeatures a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I'm stilldreaming about. Highly recommended for those who enjoy adventure,romance, twists and turns, and epic supernatural world building!" --Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles "Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporaryrealism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of yourheart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more." -- New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer "A swoony, supernatural smash that's impossible to put down!" --Abigail Johnson, author of Even If I Fall "The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this acompelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment inthis series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one onthe shelf. " -- School Library Journal # 1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia with her husband and her Jack Russell, Loki. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. Find her on Twitter @JLArmentrout or become a fan on Facebook and Goodreads.