I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Guard (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files Book 12) Kindle Edition

Ever since the first book, I've been a big fan of the "I Am Number Four" series. Each new installment manages to thrown in all sorts of new twists and turns in both the plot and the characters. The story has now gotten so huge that these mini books have now appeared, to either flesh out some of the side characters, and/or explain some more of the backstory of the main plot in more detail that couldn't fit into the main arc.In this last installment in the "lost files" series, we get to see the final battle for Earth from the Mogadorian point of view, as told through three different stories. Part one focuses on Phiri Dun-Ra and her quest for vengeance against the Garde; ending with her transformation into the augmented monster that John fights in "United as One." The second act focuses on Vintaro Ushaba--a vatborn commander who leads the attack on Niagara Falls, and is ultimately taken down by a group of human Garde. The last third then shifts to Rexicus Saturnus; Adam's old friend who also begins to question if their "Beloved Leader" is really the invincible pariah everyone makes him out to be.Other than Adam's backstory in a previous "Lost Files" book, this is the only other time the audience gets a real chance to see things from the bad guys' perspective, and what drives them to want to take over the Earth, as well as what happens when a society blindly follows a power hungry leader without question. Out of the three stories, Phiri Dun-Ra's felt the weakest. We see what happened after she pulled Sektarus Ra from the battle in Mexico, though nothing new is really learned. It's just more scenes of her being the despicable person she is. Vintaro Ushaba's tale is much more interesting, as we see what goes through the mind of a "vatborn" soldier, and surprisingly, it turns out the vatborns aren't as mindless drones as they were once thought to be. We then come to the best story out of the three, wherein Rexicus Saturnus is swept up in a mutiny against his ship captain--prompting him to reevaluate where his true loyalties lie, and that perhaps Adam had the right idea in rebelling against their leader. It makes the Mogadorians much more realistic, and holds out the small hope that some of them, however few, can possibly be redeemed.While I would've much preferred a continuation or sequel of sorts to the ending to "United As One", this final chapter in the "Lost Files" series is an interesting little peek into the minds of the villains--something that the main series, arguably, could've used more of. Now that the series is over, I'm glad to have taken these little side trips with some of the side characters that needed more "screen time" as it were, and will strongly recommend this book series as a whole to anyone who wants a great sci-fi/suspense/adventure tale.

Love all these books! For a while when I first discovered the I Am Number Four series, and especially the Lost Files set, i read them so quickly i cannot give a very specific review of each one... but I do know I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about important characters in the series .. this one and all the others were hard to put down each night when I'd read.. even when i was soooo tired I should just stop and sleep. :DI am reluctant to read the last books in this series, because I don't want it to be over! Lately I have a hard time finding a book/series I can really get into.

"The Guard" is a useless addition to The Lost Files and Lorien Legacies as a whole. In "The Fugitive," we were introduced to the Guard, AKA Lexa, one of three who had escaped Lorien during its destruction. I particularly liked the backstory provided in "The Navigator," which I feel is a more worthwhile addition to the series than this story is. I say that because we really get no new information, especially if you've read all of the Lost Files. A lot of the book is just a retelling of "Return to Paradise" and "The Fugitive" in her POV, with no real plot. Should you read this if you haven't read those two stories? I'd say no. In those stories we get subtle hints on how the Guard came to be, and to me, the mystery makes her character. The only thing I sort of liked was the continuation of "The Fugitive" and the plot relating to the lost spaceship that was a focus in "The Navigator". But other than that, I'd say avoid it because this is obviously a blatant cash grab that serves no purpose to the main story.

Lexa is the new surprise to this story, a Lorien who managed to escape with the second shuttle by piloting it out of the devastated planet along with Ella, Crayton their slumbering pets and her friend Zophie, sister to the pilot of the first shuttle out. Lexa is a computer wiz and erases tracks of the guards and finds ways of selling craytons jewels but they get caught by Mogs and have to run. Crayton then decides to split up and disappears with Ella leaving Lexa and Zophie on their own in search of Zophie's brother and the original shuttle. While scouting the web Lexa finds a video of Mogs torturing and killing the poor pilot and keeps it to herself so as not to destroy Zophie's hopes. Becasue of an internet blunder the two get caught in their hideaway and only Lexa makes it out deciding to aid the guardes as best she can from her behind the lines... thus becoming Guard - Marks contact and invaluable ally.

As the title says this bridges together missing bits that we were waiting for. I loved it, a lot of information and puzzle pieces being put in their place. Some of it was predicted but given enough time and information most can predict almost anything. The only real complaint that I have is the same complaint I always have with the lost files, length they aren't long enough. Ok there's my very short review and mini rant all of you have a good day.

Just what Lexa was doing the whole time the Garde were on Earth, growing up and growing into their powers. She's badass and I liked this little insight to her character.

Finally pulled some stuff together but again too short and I find that some of the story lines change a bit from pieces I have read before,especially in these short novellas. But my son loves me reading them to him. He is handicapped with DS and loves to be read to. John and Star Trek are his favorite stories. But he likes Jurassic park now too. He likes the shorter novellas and so does my speaking voice. He is waiting to see what happens as am I.

These are the best novellas I've ever read! I'm always left hungry for more! Totally worth the money, highly recommended for fans. Gives a richness goal the characters and more back story from different characters view.

Great book, I can't wait for the next one, it makes you travel and live right next to the guard

Well written, informative side book to "I'm number four" series. I read it with great pleasure!

Para quem gosta de uma boa história, bem escrita e cheia de detalhes, essa série é a mais indicada de todas!!