{"product_id":"guardian-of-the-crossroads-paperback","title":"Guardian of the Crossroads - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelanie Forde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A sharply written and deeply introspective novel that stays with the reader for a long time.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--The Prairies Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA spellbinding literary novel!\u003c\/b\u003e This is one of those stories that is laid out carefully, quietly, and then bestows a 'wow' mystical factor at the end when the reader's mind catches up.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRosepoint Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMelanie Forde is a literary fiction author whose work blends \u003cb\u003emythology, time slippage, and psychological depth\u003c\/b\u003e to create taut, atmospheric novels. In Guardian of the Crossroads, she introduces readers to Catherine Devine, an unlikely heroine who discovers psychokinetic abilities and a capacity to manipulate time itself. With her wolfhound, Hecuba, at her side, Cate embarks on a journey of \u003cb\u003eself-discovery, confronting buried talents, old wounds, and a destiny larger than she ever imagined\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e Forde skillfully weaves \u003cb\u003emythological symbolism into everyday life\u003c\/b\u003e, creating stories that explore perception, fate, and the thin veils between reality and myth. Her writing balances \u003cb\u003edry wit with poetic introspection\u003c\/b\u003e, delivering sharp dialogue, measured pacing, and deeply introspective characterization. Her novels do not offer easy answers but invite readers to\u003cbr\u003ereflect on identity, intuition, and the quiet power of women navigating complex worlds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 470\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45749723201733,"sku":"9781959307426","price":35.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/EuANOD_Mmx9781959307426.webp?v=1782400180","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/guardian-of-the-crossroads-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}