A time-bending adventure that grips from start to finish…
A girl’s fascination with antiques turns into a race against time in Minnella’s debut installment in The Guardian Cats series. Growing up in a house of ticking clocks and strange relics, thirteen-year-old Billie Hartley thought she’d seen it all until her grandfather clock opens a doorway through time. With Lolo, a mysterious Guardian Cat, she’s pulled into a century-old mystery of betrayal and disappearance. As grief lingers at home, Billie and Jack must work together, discovering courage and trust as past and present begin to collide. A vividly atmospheric backdrop—brimming with ticking clocks, secret compartments, and history-soaked relics—infuses the story with both enchantment and unease. Minnella’s creative worldbuilding shines through the mythology of Guardian Cats and the carefully constructed laws of time, while the dual-timeline structure adds richness and intrigue without overwhelming the younger audience. Billie’s narrative voice is both authentic and engaging, capturing her vulnerability and strength as she navigates loss, loyalty, and growing responsibility. The mystery builds with precision, gradually uncovering threads that bind the emotional core to its fantastical framework.
Lovers of clockwork curiosities, secret worlds, and brave young heroes will want to take a look.
Pub date September 17, 2025
ISBN 979-1221093407
Price $10.99 (USD) Paperback, $2.99 Kindle edition
