Guardians of the World Gates (Book Three):
The Watcher Returns

The World Gates should have stayed closed… but something has slipped through.

When Jay and Jill Warde return to Crow Forest, they expect a quiet visit – snow-dusted fields, farm chores, and perhaps a distant glimpse of the World Gates they once helped protect. Instead, unsettling signs appear almost at once. An ancient chest stands open. Guardian robes vanish. And a familiar mask falls from thin air.

The Watcher has returned.

Life at school is no easier. Crowded corridors, relentless noise, and classmates who don’t understand make each day a struggle. Yet beyond the classroom walls, the supernatural world is stirring again. Jill’s Guardian Alarm prickles when the Gates should be sealed. Jay hears crows calling his name from the winter trees. And long-forgotten parchments hint at miracles, angels — and something far darker lurking behind the old magic.

As the Gates begin to shift once more, the twins face an impossible choice. What does the Watcher truly want? Why are the portals awakening again? And how much must Jay and Jill risk to protect the Hidden Worlds – and themselves?

Rich with ancient secrets, folklore, ghostly encounters, and portal fantasy, The Watcher Returns is the third book in the Guardians of the World Gates series. Blending magical adventure, supernatural mystery, and emotional depth, it draws readers deeper into a world where history hides riddles, shadows whisper truths, and courage is found in unexpected places.

Written in a clear, accessible style, this children’s, teen, and young adult fantasy novel is ideal for readers aged 11–16, including reluctant readers. With autistic siblings at its heart, the story offers meaningful neurodiverse representation, exploring real experiences of school, sensory overwhelm, and feeling misunderstood – while showing how those very differences can become powerful strengths.

For parents, teachers, and librarians, this is an inclusive, fast-paced fantasy that celebrates resilience, identity, and the power of being different.

Because when the Gates begin to open again…
the truth can no longer stay hidden.