Jack Templar and the Monster Hunter Academy: The Templar Chronicles: Book 2 (30 page)
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Authors: Jeff Gunhus
“And cool gadgets,” Xavier chimed in, stepping out from behind Daniel. “Need I remind you that more wars are won because of technological advantages than anything else. That happens to be my specialty.”
I could tell that arguing would be futile. We welcomed Daniel and Xavier into our small group. That made six of us. I wondered if and when we were successful with our quest, whether all six of us would survive. Even with this dark thought, I was happy to have these five companions for what was sure to be an incredible adventure. We walked back toward the Academy gates.
“So, which Creach Lord are we going after first?” Eva asked.
“I was thinking the Lord of the Vampires,” I said.
“Isn’t that Ren Lucre?” asked T-Rex.
“No,” Xavier chimed in. “Ren Lucre is the Lord of all the Creach. The Vampire Lord is a different vampire entirely. And, she’s technically a vampiress. Don’t you guys listen in class?”
“He’s right,” I said. “And Tiberon gave me a strong image of where I could find her.”
“From the sounds of it, we have to go to all five eventually,” Daniel said. “I guess it doesn’t matter where we start.”
“Vampires it is then,” said Will happily. “This is gonna be awesome.”
“If by awesome you mean filled with incredibly dangerous monsters who want to kill us, then sure,” Eva said.
“Yeah,” grinned Will. “Like I said, awesome.”
“But we’re still eating lunch first, right?” T-Rex asked.
We all shared a good a laugh and walked back through the Academy walls. The hunters and Ratlings worked together clearing the debris from the training grounds. Aquinas and Bacho stood in the middle of them, directing the efforts. I still hadn’t had a chance to thank Aquinas yet. Her advice that I wouldn’t know my true power until I discovered what I stood for had proven all too true. And, just as she had advised, I kept my realization to myself, stored away as my personal touchstone. Even with my new companions signed onto the quest, I knew the trials ahead would be more challenging than anything I had yet faced. I didn’t know if I was ready for it, but because of Aquinas, I felt certain I was doing it for the right reason.
Aquinas told me once that a hunter armed with the right
why
could endure any
how
.
I knew the adventure ahead would test that idea to its core. As I looked at my friends and at all the hunters and Ratlings working together to rebuild the Academy grounds, I prayed that she was right, and that we were ready. Because, like it or not, we were about to find out.
A Last Note
As I warned you from the beginning, the act of reading this book makes you part of the monster hunter world. The Creach in your area have already sensed that you have this book, so you must be alert at all times.
I’ve set up a website to keep you posted on what’s happening and to help teach you how to fight:
WWW.JACKTEMPLAR.COM.
The password for the secret area is MONSTER.
See you there. But watch out…there are monsters everywhere!
Do Your Duty, Come What May!
-Jack Templar
From the Author
Thank you for joining me in the world of Jack Templar and the Creach monsters. It’s been my honor to get to know Jack and help him get the word out about the dangers that lurk in the shadows of our world.
If you enjoyed the book, I would appreciate a review on any of the numerous online sites where readers gather, particularly Amazon.com. If you are a young hunter, make sure to get your parent’s permission first. This helps bring attention to the book and alert others who could benefit from having their eyes opened to the reality of the monster threat.
I look forward to sharing Book 3 with you…
Jack Templar and the Lord Of The Vampires
.
Do your duty, come what may!
Jeff Gunhus
About the Author
Jeff Gunhus is the author of the Middle Grade/YA series The Templar Chronicles. The first book,
Jack Templar Monster Hunter
, was written in an effort to get his reluctant reader eleven-year old son excited about reading. It worked and a new series was born. His book
Reaching Your Reluctant Reader
has helped hundreds of parents create avid readers. As a father of five, he leads an active lifestyle with his wife Nicole in Maryland by trying to constantly keep up with their kids. In rare moments of quiet, he can be found in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis working on his next novel…always on the lookout of Creach monsters that might be out to get him! Come say hello at…
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