GUARDIANS continues Robert Smith’s tortured and colourful journey to his destiny and self-realisation after his childhood encounter with a white fantail. Connecting with an abridged, reworked version of Alan’s first novel WHILE THE FANTAIL LIVES (Ngaio Marsh Award Finalist 2021), GUARDIANS moves forward with all the loved and colourful characters in his first book as Bob weaves a dangerous journey of truths and non-truths, revenge and justice (tika)connected to his family’s past. If you like a gripping good yarn with fast action and are intrigued with the world of guardians (kaitiaki); if you like stories that make you think about life; and are ready to be entertained by vibrant, spirited characters against a Kiwi- background – this is the book for you. Read on and enjoy!