The Guard

In "The Guard," the first installment of N. L. Westaway’s urban fantasy trilogy, a woman discovers her adoptive mother's journal, revealing a cryptic mystery tied to a hidden matriarchal society. As she and her friends delve deeper, they grapple with the notion that cancer might represent something more than just illness—possibly a larger sacrifice to maintain the balance of humanity. Set against the backdrop of Ottawa, this engaging tale blends supernatural elements with the ordinary lives of four friends, transforming their once-boring existence into a thrilling adventure.