A Debut Novel
The Guardians of Eternity · Book I
When heaven fractures, earth must choose its covenant.
Four kingdoms. Four guardians. One celestial rebellion that will decide the fate of all creation.
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The Novel
Before nations rose and kingdoms fell, four were chosen — one from each corner of the First Earth — to serve as guardians of a covenant older than time itself. Uriyah. Tzuri'el. Eliel. Amariah. They were not called because they were worthy, but because the Covenant demanded willing hands.
Now a rebellion stirs in the celestial realm. Powers that once served the light have turned against the order they were made to uphold. As the fractures above begin to mirror the fractures below, the four guardians must navigate treachery, loss, and the weight of a calling they did not ask for — while the First Earth trembles beneath the shadow of what is coming.
Drawing from deep wells of biblical covenant theology and epic mythic storytelling, The Covenant of the First Earth is a novel of faith tested, sacrifice chosen, and a world discovering that no darkness goes unanswered.
The Anthology · Coming December 25, 2026
Twenty-three journeys from the shadows into the light.
A cyclist steps through a pair of doors standing alone in the desert fog. A man leaves his office one evening and returns to find fifteen days have passed. A homeless young man discovers that his loyal dog is more than she seems. A hunter faces a creature of endless hunger — and sees his own reflection. A simple priest keeps a weekly appointment with the Angel of Death.
In these twenty-three tales and poems, the uncanny and the holy walk side by side. Some will chill you; some will break your heart; some will lift it. Each opens with the words of the saints and Church Fathers, and together they trace a single journey: from the fog of doubt, fear, and loss toward the light that waits beyond the narrow way.
For readers who love stories that haunt and heal in equal measure.
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Twenty-Three Tales and Poems for Reflection · Releases December 25, 2026
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★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 · 3 ratings on Amazon
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Couldn't stop reading
“I started this yesterday and I'm already hooked. The world Montero has built feels ancient and alive — like reading a lost book of scripture. The Guardians feel real, the stakes feel cosmic, and the writing pulls you forward chapter after chapter. I don't read a lot of fantasy but this one grabbed me immediately. Can't wait to see where this trilogy goes.”
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A Rare Epic That Grabs You From the First Pages
“After only a few chapters, I found myself unable to put it down. … The author has created a universe that feels ancient, vast, and alive, with a rich mythological atmosphere that reminds me of the great epic fantasies while still feeling entirely original. … The themes of faith, destiny, sacrifice, and the struggle between light and darkness give the narrative a weight that is increasingly rare in modern fantasy.”
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