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The Guardian

By: Dee Henderson
Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
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Publisher's summary

Dee Henderson is one of today's most popular inspirational novelists. She fills each work with tightly woven suspense and touching struggles of faith. Henderson has received many awards, including the RITA, National Reader's Choice Award, and Bookseller's Best Award. The Guardian is a Christy Award winner.

Just before he is nominated for a seat on the Supreme Court, a controversial judge is murdered. His speechwriter, Shari Hanford, surprises the assassin in the act and sees his face before he flees. Now U.S. Marshal Marcus O'Malley is assigned to protect Shari while police conduct a widespread manhunt.

As O'Malley draws close to the beautiful young woman, both know she is the target of someone who will stop at nothing to eliminate her. This challenge demands all O'Malley's resources, and it will also force him to examine his faith and his heart. Narrator Tom Stechschulte provides a moving performance, highlighting each spiritual conflict and conviction.

©2001 Dee Henderson (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

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"An entertaining thriller-cum-romance-cum-conversion story is what readers get in this fast-paced novel....Christian readers will relish this intriguing tale." (Publishers Weekly)

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Worth the Read

This was my first Dee Henderson book and I really enjoyed it. I thought the narrator was great! I thought it was a very good mystery story and I didn't think the romance overpowered the mystery. I will definitely listen to more of Henderson's books.

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A very nice read

This was my first Dee Henderson book and I was pleasantly surprised. A lot of suspense and a very sweet love story. I fell in love with the characters.

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LOVED IT!!

it was sweet and exciting all rolled up in one. it had me on edge a couple times. I found myself not minding taking the Long Way Home just to listen little longer. I would highly recommend this book! enjoy it to the fullest!!

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The Guardian

I enjoy everything By: Dee Henderson and Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte. They do not disappoint..

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An unexpected terrific listen.

I loved the combination of suspense, romance, characters and meaning behind this book. I couldn’t put it down. So well written. Looking for my next read by Dee Henderson.

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good listen

I loved the Omalleys. I read these books but listening to them makes them comecslive. I liked the guy who narrates..he's a really good voice actor

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Great listening

I have just started listening to Dee Henderson. I am enjoying the fact that the story lines are interesting and based on faith. Can't wait to finish the series.

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Clean mysteries, decent narrator.

Stories are clean with Christian emphasis, my favorite :) And narrator is good. The stories, however, seem to be the same, just different characters. I like her writing and these are good listens.

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Wonderful sweet story

Wonderful sweet story without cursing!!!!! Imagine that. I didn’t think I’d ever find one. I’m learning the authors now. I am loving this older O Malley’s series! I’m a fairly new novel reader, so my aunt is guiding me as to what to read. I’m so glad she suggested these books. Such good clean books that aren’t afraid to talk about Jesus! I can’t wait to start the next one :)

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Every Year for 10 years

I listen to this entire series and the Falcon books every year, at least once, for the past 10-15 years. I read them before audible existed. I love the way the author deals with faith so in depth and not cheesy at all. It’s real stuff that people feel and deal with.

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