The Sentinel (The Sentinel Series Book 1)

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After the daughter of a prominent businessman is brutally murdered, high profile defense attorney Kitt Devereux takes the case of the accused murderer, rising rapper Bobby Medina.

He can see people in darkened windows at night from two hundred yards, hear the music playing on the radio of the car he's chasing after he's lost sight of it, and can distinguish between wood and plastic after both have been in a three thousand degree fire. Blair Sandburg, a local anthropology student, tells Ellison that he is a "Sentinel," who in ancient tribes would protect the village and seek out game using such hyperactive senses.

Sandburg becomes Ellison's back-watcher and teacher of how to use his new powers as Ellison brings a whole new edge to the war on crime in Cascade, Washington. I caught this show by accident when it came out,and was hooked. There was just enough Sci-Fi to keep your imagination active and not too outrageous. Ellison was portrayed as a total Superman like some action stars of the era. Has anyone heard anything about their release dates? Or has anything been mentioned? This series was one of the better ones on UPN - shame they didn't keep it going. Does anyone know why they didn't keep it going?

Did one of the actors get greedy? Should anyone hear about future releases please let me know. Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video. Start your free trial. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Full Cast and Crew. After spending years in the Peruvian jungle during his tour in Army Special Forces, Cascade PD Detective James Ellison developed hyperactive senses, which came back to him five years after Danny Bilson , Paul De Meo.

IMDb's Guide to Streaming. Related News The Flash: Seen TV Series Grad Students As Starring Characters. I love everything inside the book. It courses through all my nerves when I was reading it. I don't want to put this book down when I'm reading this but I am so busy which was not good. But, it doesn't matter because this book is just awesome.

I had fun reading this book. I love how the characters are so magnetic. They are so lovely and captivating. The main character, Nicholas, is not some kind of teenager guy you would meet. He's different and I love that idea. He lost his parents in the short-run and it was heart-breaking. It was somehow similar to Harry Potter but not the same. I also love the character of Sam. He was a very good friend.

But I don't like it when he doesn't want to tell Nicholas about his self. He's also stubborn, but he's awesome. He helped Nicholas a lot of times. I also love Tabatha even when she's annoying, and also Liberty who was such a big help. I love the thought that some of them has powers.

D Also, love the world building in this book. It will give you chills while reading through every details that was described in this book. You would want to believe about everything written in here. I mean, it seems real. It was perfectly molded. It depicts our world but in a more specific and invisible way. We don't know what lies under the dark alleys. We can't trust anybody. Really, over-all, this book is amazing and fantastic. I really love this book. I think this would be lined next to Brandon Mull's Beyonders book series.

I wish this book would be in paperback soon. I would love to get a copy. I am speechless by the way, just trying to say something about how awesome this book is. I can't just get enough of this book. D Book 2 please! I was originally going to give this 4 stars, but the last 40 pages convinced me to change it to 5 because What a book, but really, what a story teller! The author gives you only bits to nibble on in the beginning of the tale, then the pace picks up, and as the momentum builds you find yourself in the middle of an all out good vs.

At the heart of all of I was originally going to give this 4 stars, but the last 40 pages convinced me to change it to 5 because At the heart of all of this is a traumatized, unsuspecting 15 year old boy. I really liked getting to know Nicholas, and shook my head as his immaturity led the story through twists and turns that made this book a real thriller. I was lucky enough to get this book gifted in exchange for an honest review, but personally can not wait to read the next two installments in what is sure to be a best selling trilogy!

Fans of fantasy, adventure, and old time magic will love these books. Jan 03, Jessica Macaulay rated it really liked it. I really, really enjoyed this book. A lot of times I find it hard to get into YA fantasy as it either comes across as childish or it there is simply too much backstory to get into. But, Sentinel really finds the goldilocks medium of just enough of everything to keep it approachable, moving along, and just enough enough detail for everything to make sense while leaving just enough details out to keep you guessing.

I ended up loving Nicholas as a character, as he was mature enough to handle all of I really, really enjoyed this book. I ended up loving Nicholas as a character, as he was mature enough to handle all of the obstacles thrown at him in a reasonable read no overly stroppy manner, yet he will filled with just enough angst and self pity to remain relatable despite the more fantastical elements of this book.

I would, however, have liked to know a little bit more about his parents, what sentinels really do, and what happened to Sam's wife. But, seeing as there are two more books to comes and Winning's slow release style of handing out details I have no doubt that the answers to these questions will surface in the books to come. With that being said though, Sam was by far my favourite supporting character. Who doesn't love a plucky old man who can surprise the heck out of you by holding his own It was refreshing to see that his sentimentality never waned despite the gravity of the situations presented, and that he always remained loving and compassionate to those in his care.

I truly appreciated that he never stopped believing that he could save his friends, and hope that this theme persists into books two and three. As a librarian, one of the things that really drew me in is the fact that neither Sentinel or Ruins are particularly long, with both books sitting around pages give or take a few. It's long enough to tell a full story, but no so long that the girth of the book scares potential readers away. As someone who rarely circulates the bound collection of Tolkien's work as a single volume, but rushes around circulating the individual instalments of LOTR in quick succession, I know just how important the intimidation factor on the shelf can be for YA readers.

But what I loved the most about this book was the inclusion of History and facts too often considered to be above a teen audience. My heart literally went pitter-patter at the mention of the Grimm brothers and their dictionary, as well as when Perrault's fairy tales were brought into the fray. The only things missing from those conversations were the Grimm's Laws for linguistics and the fact that Perrault's recorded fairy tales were, in fact, edited amalgamations of tales that had been told orally for centuries and were only codified through his publications.

I was left with a good number of questions though, such as how does the Sentinel organization work, what purpose do the ravens have, and who are the Trinity? Despite a few lurking questions, there wasn't enough to turn me off the books or even leave me feeling frustrated. Instead, they left me wanting more and eager to dive into the second book - Ruins. Ultimately, I really liked this book! It's well written, engaging, and vastly different from the majority of YA lit currently on offer. It has hints of Rowling, Clare, and even a Whedon but still clearly stands on it's own. Sentinel is a promising start to what is sure to be an outstanding trilogy - it's action packed, evenly paced, and allows just enough room for character development and battling the forces of evil.

Would I recommend this book? Take a gamble on this one, lovers of YA, I promise you won't be disappointed. Feb 12, Meggan Turner rated it really liked it. Fast paced and absolutely wonderfully written. I loved the characters and the world that Joshua creates! It was so interesting to read, and I didn't want to put it down because I was so invested! I can't wait to read the next book! To me, the most important part of a book, is the first chapter.

Without a gripping and compelling first chapter; the reader gets bored and unfortunately the book gets tossed to the shelves. This book grabbed me from the first few pages. After a few pages, the story picks up in present day, located in Cambridge E To me, the most important part of a book, is the first chapter. After a few pages, the story picks up in present day, located in Cambridge England. I will admit, the first chapter had me in tears. Starting the book off with a tragic death was unexpected; and I loved it. Fifteen year old, Nicholas Hallow not only, must now deal with the death of his parents, but also the fact that he is a destined hero come to save all the Sentinels from the Dark Prophecies and evil Harvestors.

Unfortunately, he had no idea who he really was since his parents kept it from him. Through out the book, I felt Nicholas was acting like a teenage girl instead of a young hero. He whined a lot and was very,very immature. I understand he was dealing with a lot; but I felt he just needed to shut up and grow up.

Unfortunately, the book fell kind of flat after that; it was slow to get into again. I kept hoping the pace and the action would pick up. The book goes into a lot of detail and the 1st person point of view jumps from several characters throughout the novel; making it a little confusing. There were still very good parts of the book. The action and fight scenes were excellent; the author described everything with an acute attention to detail.

I felt like I was there; watching the fighting. The book also had humerus moments, especially between Nicholas and Isabel; his loyal pet and com padre. The book does pick up in the last 50 pages or so. Lies are told, the truth is uncovered, and a terrifying demon is unleashed. All in all, the book was very well written and is a great story. I only wish it had a little more action in the earlier chapters. I would definitely recommend this book to fans who enjoy a good read. Amazing interview with an amazing author!!

Josh Winning, author of Sentinel http: Jun 14, Wall-to-wall books - wendy rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book is creeee-py! I loved it, absolutely loved it! The author hooks you right from the very beginning. I have always loved thrillers - movies, TV, books - whatever. This book gave me goosebumps on top of my chills! Even with all its scary, creepiness it was a fun and gripping story that I could not put down! I don't know why but it almost had a Gothic feel to it that I really l This book is creeee-py! I don't know why but it almost had a Gothic feel to it that I really liked!

And talk about suspense.. There were times when I sat there reading with my hand over my mouth just waiting for something to happen with chills on my goosebumps of course LOL. There were a lot of great characters in here, all done very well. But my favorite was Isabel the cat! You'll have to read it to find out why. Besides great character development, the other thing I look for in a book is the visualization, can I picture it, does it feel like I am there? This story had great visuals. It felt like I was watching a movie in my head.

The descriptions are so good that even at the creepiest and strangest parts, I had no trouble understanding and picturing everything. There are Sentinels stationed all over the world, watching for dark creatures that inhabit the night. It is a Sentinel's duty to destroy those creatures, to protect the weak and the vulnerable. The world you come from knows nothing of the Sentinels and their cause.

It is perhaps a thankless existence, but their duties must be carried out nonetheless. Here they were, trudging out into the wilds of the countryside, frozen stiff and possibly being stalked by some bloodthirsty fiend, and he didn't even have his phone. Well I will be definitely be looking for the rest of this series! If you love a good thriller or suspense novel - this is definitely one you want to pick up!

Very original, easy, quick, and creepy read! Note to Joshua author - Next book please! A huge thanks to Joshua Winning, the author, for sending me this ebook for my honest review!

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I received this book through the making connections group on goodreads and boy am I glad I did. This was a wonderful read. I have alot of questions I hope get answered in the next book ruins. For a trilogy the first book leaves you wanting to know more. Nicholas Hallow is a interesting character. A boy with strength and conviction and justifiably emotional due to all that has happened in his life.

You will cry for him and root I received this book through the making connections group on goodreads and boy am I glad I did. You will cry for him and root him on as he goes on the journey through loss of loved ones, acceptance of the situation he is in, frustration, secrets revealed that he must digest, anger and acceptance. Sam is a sweet man that you just want to take home with you. A strong man of character and strength that Nicholas leans on when he needs him. She is a enigma in every sense of the word. The book is about the fight between good and evil. The dark shadows and the light that protects the human world.

Apparantly Nicholas is the one of two chosen ones according to Esus. The book tells us about Sentinels and the battle they are about to employ in. It is a book that shows Nicholas beginning to wonder and question his life and than finally accepting himself although he still has many many questions. Who is the second chosen one?

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Will she be discovered by the dark before the sentinels find her? What is the training? What is it about the sensitive that was used in the end- why her and not the chosen one or is she the chosen one? What will happen to the town of Cambridge? Isabel what is her role? Malika- will she be back? What is this great power Nicholas has? A book I found to be fascinating and wonderful to read that does leave you wanting more. One that shows the strength and character of its people and the plot escalates as the book continues.

Jul 23, Lynn Worton rated it it was amazing. I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review. This is a fantastic start to what looks like an exciting trilogy! Nicholas Hallow is a fantastic character. I liked him very much; and felt extremely sorry for him, as he dealt with a tragedy that destroyed his world.

When he is sent to live with his godmother, Nicholas has no idea what mystery and danger awaits him. I found myself I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review. I found myself completely hooked from the first page! The characters come alive as the tale unfolds. Samuel Wilkins is Nicholas's parents friend. I liked his spirit! At 71 years old, he's still got a lot of it! Nicholas's godmother seemed a bit flighty to me, but when I read the full story of how she became that way, I could understand why.

She's a powerful witch, but emotionally damaged by an event in her past. Isabel is a unique character, and her snarky and sarcastic comments had me giggling! I liked her very much! Light rated it liked it Shelves: I was intrigued by the premise of this story.

The plot was pretty good with imaginative twists and turns. What I hated was the cliffhanger ending. Please stop doing this, authors! It completely turns me off. Teenagers, young adults, fans of adventure. Darien is a teenage boy living a regular teenage boy life with his older sister and guardian, Teravyn. After a string of world-changing disasters, they find themselves in the midst of the hated and feared pariahs, the Followers at the Jade Glen Serran Academy.

This book follows Darien as his world is ripped apart around him and events drive him to question everything he thought he knew about life. This book was captivating from start to finish. There wasn't a moment when I felt like the story was Darien is a teenage boy living a regular teenage boy life with his older sister and guardian, Teravyn. There wasn't a moment when I felt like the story was uninteresting or just dragging on until the next exciting scene. It started quickly, hooked me just as quick, and had me holding on until the very end, but gave me enough breaks in between to catch my breath.

Even with the story being as captivating as it was, the climax was even more intense. Darien is a believable character with believable doubts and reactions to everything he observes and is told throughout the story. He has several chuckle-worthy one liners and great depth of emotion in the tenser parts of the book. The other characters he interacts with are a mix of different cultures and personalities that make them all individually distinct and interesting, and in turn give you clues that the world is that much more diverse and yet to be explored by readers.

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I loved finding out more about each character as the story progressed. It even teases at more hidden nuggets about each of the main cast of characters, driving you ever onward to find out more about this or that character. This book poses deep questions about life and truth. What if everything society has told us is wrong? What if the truth were hidden? Why do bad things happen to good people?

Who are "good people"? There are several points when Darien has to question if certain actions are morally right, even if they might be wrong at other times. I recommend this book for readers from young teenage years , or even mature pre-teens to vintage readers with a taste for adventure. I thought so too and I was not disappointed. Jamie brings her story to life with colorful characters in a complex world of her creation. The originality and creativity shine through on every page with endearing but unpredictable characters.

Once you follow Darien Aetherswift into his everyday life gone wrong, there will be no putting this book down. As the best first book I've ever read, I recommend Teenagers. As the best first book I've ever read, I recommend this for both teens and adults. May 10, Claire Banschbach rated it really liked it Shelves: Ok, that was awesome! A little different than I expected, but in a good way! It's like a dystopian modern fantasy and I really loved the setting. I had read the prequel novella before reading this, and I'm really glad I did since I remembered a few characters and names and had the backstory on Jet before jumping into this one.

I loved Darien as a MC. He's a bit snarky and headstrong and basically just got himself in trouble the entire time. But I loved how he gradually harnesses his p 4. But I loved how he gradually harnesses his power but isn't immediately awesome at it. Or maybe that's just Jet hanging around ready to take him down a peg or five. A little frustrating at times, but I loved the friendship that eventually forms between him and Darien. The magic concepts were cool as were the different abilities you could have. And the plot twisty thing with Jet at the end!!

I need the next books please to see how this is going to work out! The plot moved along really well. I was completely glued to the book, especially once the dystopian road trip started. P So much humor and sass! All the characters were really well developed and believable.

Some sad moments, a few nail biting moments, and plenty of funny moments. This was a fantastic book and I'm really looking forward to finishing the series. I won this book as part of Goodreads First-Reads giveaways. I enjoy YA fantasy, and this novel of a teenage boy and his sister trying to survive in a dystopian society polarized by mass disappearances caught my attention from the start.

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Darien and his sister Tera are orphans living on their own. Tera, the older sister, works to take care of her brother who is still in school. Darien is a typical self-absorbed teenage boy until the day his best friend disappears right in front of his eyes, along w I won this book as part of Goodreads First-Reads giveaways. Darien is a typical self-absorbed teenage boy until the day his best friend disappears right in front of his eyes, along with a good portion of the people who live in his home town.

The siblings turn to a secretive religious group, the Followers, for shelter and sustenance in the aftermath of the vanishing. Darien is soon separated from Tera and finds himself on the run after the Follower school he is attending is attacked by unknown terrorists. He flees with a small group of survivors to a northern province for safety, but instead lands in the middle of the conflict between official security forces and his friends.

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Darien stumbles blindly along, trying to find someone he can truly trust to help him locate his missing sister. The novel is fast paced and well written. I enjoyed the descriptions of the beliefs of the Followers, who have super-human powers that are developed with the help of the Masters. My one problem with the book is the character of Darien himself.

Yes, he is a teenage boy and therefore rather impulsive, but Darien takes impetuousness to a whole new level. He jumps from one disaster to another, usually of his own making. He refuses to listen to the wisdom of the Masters or the advice of his peers, instead making a series of bad decisions that draw the entire group into danger, and even death.

This is the first book of a trilogy, and I look forward to reading the rest of the story. I recommend this novel to any YA fan, particularly those who enjoy fantasy. Darien, a high-school student with a smart-mouth and a lackadaisical work ethic and his older sister Teravyn Aetherswift live through the mass disappearance of people referred to as Followers around the world.

Darien and Tera soon meet no spoiler Master Levi Emberhawk of a secretive Serrano Academy where they meet many Followers with supernatural powers who also were left behind. The story unfolds with Darien and his sister joining this band - although they join in an effort of survival. Who can be trusted as the apocalyptic war ensues catching Darien in the middle? It is refreshing to read something this clean and engaging and I heartily recommend this Christian YA suspense thriller for readers teen to adult.

This series is seriously awesome! Jury's still out on that , my book boyfriend Jet ladies, I saw him first! Whoops, I forgot to mention a post apocalyptic world, hello? Only drag This series is seriously awesome! Only dragons can make it better. I remember when I read the prequel and loved it I could hardly imagine that this would be the next book, so thanks for the surprise! This book had such a different and refreshing dystopia feel that I really liked.

I read this book in probably 4 days tops because it kept me wanting to read more! I definitely will be reading the others!

I did feel like some of the characters were very immature, but that could've been on purpose. Perhaps through the books, they will grow. I also felt that the spiritual aspect was a distorted version of Christianity, which didn't bother me per say, but it was just so close it seemed like it shoul This book had such a different and refreshing dystopia feel that I really liked. I also felt that the spiritual aspect was a distorted version of Christianity, which didn't bother me per say, but it was just so close it seemed like it should have either kept to the religion or created their own.

An example is Aeo's son, Joshua, who came and died for our sins and the way to get into Heaven is to accept him into your life. It was just so close to the real thing, but with changing the names and certain aspects. I'm not sure if the author meant to make it a spin off of Christianity and the people in that age had twisted the names a bit, or if this was meant to be a whole different religion. That I think is what threw me the most I also appreciated how she showed the whole genocide aspect of the Followers, and how they are dealing with that.

It seemed very real to what could really happen in an end-of-the-world type of scenario. The masses are going to blame someone or a group of people, and genocide is sure to follow, so she did a great job capturing that ugly fact of the apocalypse. It keeps you enraptured in the text, wanting to know what happens next. I highly recommend this book. Sentinel is a Christian fiction which I enjoyed thoroughly. The Christian worldview gives the book special interest.

I enjoyed reading it very much. I felt the main character was well-defined and annoyingly immature at times, but he developed as the book went along, making me want to read the next book in the series. It has a "Left Behind" kind of feel to it, but the different powers defined are very interesting and new.

Fun, exciting, clean, and good writing style. Oct 10, Diane rated it really liked it.

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