The Silent Sentinels #1
by Amanda Fasciano
Published: August 28, 2026
Publisher: 4 Horsemen Publications
Genre: Romantasy, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Vampire
Blurb:
The angels are guardians of paradise, the devils the guardians of the hells, and then there are the Sentinels.
The Sentinels are guardians of the realm of the living, seeking to keep mortals as free from supernatural influence as they can. They are immortal, moving through dimensions and time to keep the peace between the natural and supernatural worlds. They contend not only with demons and non-humans but also vampires, shifters, and even the gods themselves.
One of the best Sentinels, Roark Kearney, has earned himself the nickname “The Stone Sentinel.” Most who casually know him would think it's because he seems like such an immovable object. A Gaelic warrior who fought in the Battle of Tara, he is one of the oldest of the Sentinels. But Julian, his “brother,” knows the truth. Over the centuries, Roark has disconnected himself from his emotions over a failure that happened a millennium ago.
Now, Roark and Julian have been given a job. A young woman is in danger and needs protection. The problem is that they have no idea what is hunting her. To make matters worse, this woman seems to have a way of breaking down the walls that Roark has spent centuries building.
Can Roark do his job from a distance to minimize the impact she has on him? Or will their proximity, and her identity, be a fire that will consume them both?
My Review:
The Stone Sentinel, the captivating debut installment of The Silent Sentinels series by Amanda Fasciano, introduces readers to a richly imagined urban fantasy world where immortal guardians walk among us. The story centers on Roark Kearney, an ancient Gaelic warrior and immortal Sentinel whose sacred duty is to defend the realm of the living and keep mortals completely free from malevolent supernatural influences. Roark carries a heavy, centuries-old burden of guilt; he is deeply haunted by his past failure to protect a woman named Brea, a tragedy for which he still entirely blames himself.
The status quo shatters when Roark’s brother, Julian, asks him to step in and watch over Andra Rose. Andra is an ordinary mortal working as an accountant at the very same company as Julian, and she has absolutely no idea that supernatural entities exist, let alone that the brothers are immortal warriors. To Roark's shock, Andra bears a striking resemblance to Brea, immediately forcing him to confront his oldest traumas. The stakes intensify on two fronts: while an unknown supernatural threat looms over Andra, she is also being relentlessly stalked by her toxic ex-boyfriend, Chad. Chad refuses to accept that their relationship is over, obsessively believing that Andra belongs to him and ignoring her demands to be left alone.
This novel kept me completely spellbound from the very first page as it masterfully and slowly peeled back the layers of its secrets. The complex character dynamics and internal struggles made every single player in this story incredibly fascinating, which naturally kept the pages turning at a breakneck pace. I found myself racing toward the final chapters, intensely rooting for the protagonists and desperately hoping they would achieve the peaceful outcome they so rightly deserved. Fasciano has built an enchanting, high-stakes world, and I cannot wait to see what thrilling dangers await us in the next book. If you are searching for an immersive, fresh fantasy escape, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy today!
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