Guardian of the Crossroads - Paperback

by Melanie Forde (Author)

"A sharply written and deeply introspective novel that stays with the reader for a long time."
--The Prairies Book Review

"A spellbinding literary novel! This is one of those stories that is laid out carefully, quietly, and then bestows a 'wow' mystical factor at the end when the reader's mind catches up."
--Rosepoint Publishing

Melanie Forde is a literary fiction author whose work blends mythology, time slippage, and psychological depth to create taut, atmospheric novels. In Guardian of the Crossroads, she introduces readers to Catherine Devine, an unlikely heroine who discovers psychokinetic abilities and a capacity to manipulate time itself. With her wolfhound, Hecuba, at her side, Cate embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting buried talents, old wounds, and a destiny larger than she ever imagined.
Forde skillfully weaves mythological symbolism into everyday life, creating stories that explore perception, fate, and the thin veils between reality and myth. Her writing balances dry wit with poetic introspection, delivering sharp dialogue, measured pacing, and deeply introspective characterization. Her novels do not offer easy answers but invite readers to
reflect on identity, intuition, and the quiet power of women navigating complex worlds.