The Guardian Series by Rain Oxford

Dylan thought he was an average man, with a dead-end job and no great aspirations. When he finds a black book with peculiar words and markings, he discovers the universe is bigger than he imagined. The Guardian of Earth, who kept the book and its immense power safe from falling into the wrong hand, was killed. Now Earth needs a new Guardian. The battle to protect the book begins early for Dylan as he must rely on his newly discovered powers to defeat the creatures sent to take the book... moreDylan thought he was an average man, with a dead-end job and no great aspirations. When he finds a black book with peculiar words and markings, he discovers the universe is bigger than he imagined. The Guardian of Earth, who kept the book and its immense power safe from falling into the wrong hand, was killed. Now Earth needs a new Guardian. The battle to protect the book begins early for Dylan as he must rely on his newly discovered powers to defeat the creatures sent to take the book. Dylan’s life is sure to be full of adventure, danger, and magic. To protect his book and the world that now relies on him, he must learn to survive on a foreign world, fight fierce horrors beyond imagination, master the magical arts, and ultimately battle a dark god who has already destroyed one world. less

Three years after saving the Earth and Duran, Dylan faces all new challenges. Kiro has disappeared, the Iadnah are turning against their Guardians, and to top it off, a creature as old as the gods is wreaking havoc on Earth. Other strange occurrences are happening throughout the universe, and Dylan will have to investigate them in order to uncover the truth. Mordon, having finally freed himself from his father, agrees to help Dylan in his endeavors... moreThree years after saving the Earth and Duran, Dylan faces all new challenges. Kiro has disappeared, the Iadnah are turning against their Guardians, and to top it off, a creature as old as the gods is wreaking havoc on Earth. Other strange occurrences are happening throughout the universe, and Dylan will have to investigate them in order to uncover the truth. Mordon, having finally freed himself from his father, agrees to help Dylan in his endeavors. The further he gets from his homeland, however, the more he discovers terrifying secrets that had been hidden from him. Together, Dylan and Mordon must protect more than just Earth. They will have to explore new worlds, garner the trust of the gods, and save their friends as well as a mysterious child. Through it all, they must battle an evil as ancient as the gods. less

Dylan’s hard-earned peace is short-lived. After facing peril twice and defending Earth from destruction both times, Dylan settles down with his family, only to find himself called to duty once again. The gates of the void are beginning to open, and the gods suspect there is a traitor. Guardians are disappearing, and their powers are vanishing. Old enemies return and Dylan must deal with growing complications. The idea that good will always win in the end is in question... moreDylan’s hard-earned peace is short-lived. After facing peril twice and defending Earth from destruction both times, Dylan settles down with his family, only to find himself called to duty once again. The gates of the void are beginning to open, and the gods suspect there is a traitor. Guardians are disappearing, and their powers are vanishing. Old enemies return and Dylan must deal with growing complications. The idea that good will always win in the end is in question. Meanwhile, Mordon’s loyalties are put to the test when he faces a poison that threatens to wipe out the remaining dragons. Dylan and Mordon will have to fight the very laws of nature to uncover exactly who has betrayed the gods. To keep the gates closed and Dylan’s devastating vision from coming true, they must use time as a tool, magic as a weapon, and a map as a key. This time, Dylan will have to wage a battle against a force that cannot be destroyed. less

Everyone thinks moving to a small town is going to be a vacation when Dylan decides to return to Earth to be a doctor. He believes the hardest part will be keeping his family’s magic a secret. When one of the Guardians tells him about a weapon that is powerful enough to destroy a god, Dylan has to decide if his instincts can be trusted. His decision becomes more complicated when he realizes that something strange is happening at the hospital... moreEveryone thinks moving to a small town is going to be a vacation when Dylan decides to return to Earth to be a doctor. He believes the hardest part will be keeping his family’s magic a secret. When one of the Guardians tells him about a weapon that is powerful enough to destroy a god, Dylan has to decide if his instincts can be trusted. His decision becomes more complicated when he realizes that something strange is happening at the hospital. Ron and Hail enter middle school with the intention of playing human, but that all changes when they realize some of their teachers are hiding dangerous secrets. Now they must put their own power to the test, rally allies, and learn what being human is all about. A new war is brewing, beliefs and alliances come into question, and magic is not always the answer. Dylan and Mordon will have to rethink everything they believe in when they face an enemy more powerful than anything the gods have ever encountered. less

The war has begun between the demons and mortals. Dylan and his family have to uncover the demons’ plans in time to prevent their allies from being destroyed. When magic fails them, they must decide what is most important. Having always been known as “the son of Dylan,” Ron is ready to prove himself to whoever will listen. When Ron is separated from his brother, he will have to face the balance alone, and he may not like what he finds in himself... moreThe war has begun between the demons and mortals. Dylan and his family have to uncover the demons’ plans in time to prevent their allies from being destroyed. When magic fails them, they must decide what is most important. Having always been known as “the son of Dylan,” Ron is ready to prove himself to whoever will listen. When Ron is separated from his brother, he will have to face the balance alone, and he may not like what he finds in himself. In order to win this time, Ron will have to discover what it is to lose. When the truth finally comes to light, Dylan’s family may not be able to handle it. Ron and Hail face a path that they cannot accept, Dylan will have to face an enemy that will make him doubt his own purpose, and this time, magic will not be enough to win the war. less