Guardians of Porthaven
published September 14th 2021
Elite skills, incredible power and dark secrets - Malcolm will inherit them all.
On his fifteenth birthday, Malcolm Gravenhurst is preparing to take on the mantle of Guardian, like many Gravenhursts before him. The Guardians are tasked with defending the city of Porthaven, and his family is the only one to possess the superpowers necessary to battle the frequent alien invasions of robotic klek. But power has brought the Gravenhursts more than just responsibility—it has also brought them fame and wealth. When Malcolm meets some super-powered teens living and working in secret, he learns that underneath their heroic facade, the Gravenhurst family is hiding some very dark secrets. With the threat of annihilation on the horizon, soon Malcolm must choose between family loyalty and doing the right thing.
Praise for Guardians of Porthaven
"Superpowered fun with depth besides."
Kirkus Reviews
"I highly recommend it to readers on the upper end of middle grade and into YA (11-14
year olds), particularly to superhero comic book fans, and to young sci-fi fans who are setting themselves
up to work on the side of social justice."
Charlotte's Library
"Uses a science fiction setting and superhero characters to comment on societal issues of
wealth, privilege, and abuse of power, making for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read. Fans of
comic book heroes and science fiction will enjoy. Highly Recommended."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials