Shadow Walker (Neteru Academy Series #1)

Worth the Wait!!

High praise to L.A. Banks for her foray into the world of Young Adult's Fiction! This series introduces us to the children of characters from the Vampire Huntress Legend series. These children are actually adolescents with issues very similar to those of teenagers we know and see every day. What's different about these children is that they're children of Guardians. These children, like their parents, have heightened extrasensory powers that assist them in battles between various forces of darkness. These powers aren't fully developed, though. When students begin disappearing from the Neteru Academy, twins Sarah and Alejandro Rivera (children of milennium Neterus Carlos and Damali Rivera) must learn the fine balance between revenge and protecting their fellow students. This first book lays the ground work for what is hoped to be a series as exciting and unforgettable as the Vampire Huntress Legend Series. This book is so worth the wait! Congratulations to Ms. Banks for a successful new beginning....

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Best Banks EVER!

Perhaps I am biased because I was already a big L.A.Banks fan, but this first book in the Neturu Academy series is the best in the ongoing Neturu saga. Banks really gets high literary marks for her story of the Neturu guardian children. Carlos and Damali's daughter Sarah was endeared to me from the very beginning and Banks imaginative writing is shown here at its very best. The blend of powers of these children and their coming of age experiences at the Neturu Academy is truly amazing to say the least. I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Neteru fans she did it again!! This is a must read 4 all fans of Ms. Banks writing

Simply outstanding Neteru series fans will not be disappointed in the next phase of the vampire huntress legend. This story picks up the story of the neterus children, the next defenders of the light. Not enough space to tell you how great this book is, so just buy it and find out for yourself.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great start to a new series

I absolutely loved this book!!! I couldn't put it down. It's more focused toward teen readers but if you like L.A. Banks' books I suggest you read this book. Also,if you have not read the Vampire Huntress Legend Series by L.A. Banks you should do so. This picks up where the VHL series left off but is about the Guardians children. I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Loved It!!

It started out slow and I must admit that Sarah's constant whining over her perceived "lack of abilities" really racked my nerves. Also, I was surprised and a little disappointed at the very small role Damali played in this one. I mean she barely had cameos.

With all that said, the storyline picked up nicely and I can't wait till the next installment. The new abilities introduced in this installment are simply awesome.

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?RIP?

Please tell me Leslie Banks has not passed away! I read a review of this book headlined RIP. Oh my , if this is true The world has truely lost a talented and beautiful writer. Her work shines and makes you feel all good inside. I have read all of her fantasy series and can't believe there will be no more.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

young adult readers and older fans who enjoy the works of Rowling and Sabin will want to enroll in the Neteru Academy.

Neterus Carlos and Power Angel Damali Rivera kill, with the help of the Guardians, everyone in hell besides Lucifer the Anti-Christ. When the rapture occurred, the Neterus and the Guardians were left behind; not because they were rejected, but due to earth needing them. It is up to the next generation of Guardians and Neterus, Sarah and Alejandro Rivera and their team to battle the devil and Anti-Christ. To succeed they need training. Thus the Rivera twins attend Temt Tchaas Academy better known as Neteru Academy in Appalachia where they learn to be Guardians of the Light.

Everyone assumed extrovert confident Al would be the stronger warrior, which is fine with Sarah who since early childhood has watched Shadows that no one else apparently sees; she not only does not want to be a warrior, she fears the dark. This in spite of her roots with her mom a Neteru Warrior Angel and her dad a Hell Council Vampire. The only shadow she likes is hiding behind that of her brother. However, fears, fangs and friends force her into the light when students vanish and only the hesitant Sarah can sees the Shadows in the dark that show where the missing might be if she can get past agents of the Dark.

This is the last group of Neterus and Guardians to be trained by their parents as the battle is coming that will determine the final outcome between light and dark. At school, the sacred students and frightened faculty prepare for Lucifer's next move knowing some will not make it. Besides that angst, Sarah's unique power adds to her queasiness as she prefers not to battle the Shadows, but cannot idly stand by while friends and perhaps her family will die. Although paranormals attending school is so Potterish, targeted young adult readers and older fans who enjoy the works of Rowling and Sabin (see a School for Sorcery) will want to enroll in the Neteru Academy.

Harriet Klausner

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Great book. Probably won't see any more to this series though.

I am so sad to hear of Ms. Banks' death. This was promising to be a great series. I have read her crimson moon series and absolutely loved it. I do know that this book was geared more toward teenagers, but when you know a good author, you know a good author. Sure enough, this was just as well written as her other stuff. Ms. Banks will be sorely missed; not just for an end to this series, but for all the future wonderful stories she would have written. My thoughts and prayers go out to her daughter, and I hope she knows the joys her mother's writing have brought to me and many many more.

Great Continuation.....

this was a great continuation to the series i could not put this like all the others down. Ms. Banks is an awesome author and i regret that she will not be able to finish the series. but to all of you who have never picked up one of her books it is a must read and then you have to read the rest she has become one of my favorite authors.

OMG, love the book

I cannot wait until my daughter gets a little older to read this book. I loved that it questions on the back to help students and adults comprehend the book. It is sad that it will not be continued. LA Banks was an extraordinary author and I'm sure a person as well. She will be missed.

Great follow up the the vampire huntress series

This was and excellent read and great follow up from the vampire huntress series. I loved the kids of the neteru squad just as much as the adults. I am so sad at the passing of L.A. Banks. She was a gifted and talented writer , and I was looking forward to book 2 in the neteru academy series.

A MUST READ!!!!!!

If you ever were, or are a fan of L.A. Banks Vampire Huntress Legend, than this is a must read!Taking up were the Huntress series leaves off, we are now introduced to the children of the Guardians and all they must learn to save the world. This is a good book for teenagers if they're into Vampires and werwolves. (Think Twilight with a lot of other stuff going on) and even comes with a readers guide with questions. A QUICK READ AND VERY ENTERTAINING!!

Another great read

If u wanted to know how these would grow up, here is a start.

Wonderful surprise

This is the first L.A. Banks book that I have read. I looked every page of it. I could barely put it down to sleep. I am excited to start reading her Vampire Huntress. I enjoyed the evolution and growth of Sarah. She overcame her fears and embraced her powers.

RIP

This book was great! It is sad to think that there will not be anymore new work from her again. She was truly a magnificent writer. She will be greatly missed.

Great Read!

OK, so this is such a great supernatural novel for young adults as well as people of all ages! I truly enjoyed delving into the supernatural world of the children of the neteru guardians (from vampire huntress series - which i also highly recommend). I love the adventure, romance (not mushy and corny), and the fact that the characters are of all races, shapes, sizes, and personalities! Can't wait for the second, third, fourth, fifth, so on and so on!

I loved it

This was an excellent read. I am already an L.A. Banks fan, and this book solidified my seat in her auditorium. If you loved Damali's and Carlos' story, you will enjoy this. GREAT READ!!!

Highly recommend

I'm a huge fan of the neteru guardian team. I've purchased all 13 books. All worth my $.
So one of my first buys on my iPad was this ebook. Shadow Walker. Found out it's geared towardsChildren. It's still an enjoyable read.

Great Book!

Banks does it again can not wait until the next one!

Great Read

This book is for the people who loved the Vampire Huntress series and wondered what happens to Carlos's and Damali's twins. It is a very good start for the children of the Neteru's and the guardians. I can't wait to read the next one.