Lee Child - The Persuader

When Cat Marshall's mother passess away a number of life altering events change her life forever. She has to find the road to forgiveness and along the way she'll make new friends, confront old enemies and discover that sometimes nothing is what it seems.

After the death of her parents, Nichole is faced with the daunting task of caring for her younger brother and sister. With a new job opportunity, comes interesting twists and turns, which lead her into an exciting new life.

Taus, a sentinel, is pushed to his very limits of self-discipline and focus when he finds Tru stranded in his realm, having fallen victim to an insidious race's curse. Encountering various mythical creatures in their travels, they traverse the dangerous magical realm seeking a cure to send her home.