Beyond

Beyond

Crossroads Saga Book 3

By

Mary Ting

World Castle Publishing

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author ’
s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locations, organizations, or person, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

World Castle Publishing

Pensacola, Florida

Copyright © Mary Ting 2012

ISBN:
9781938961
021

First Edition World Castle Publishing September
26
, 2012

http://www.worldcastlepublishing.com

Licensing Notes

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews.

Cover: Karen Fuller

Photos: Shutterstock

Editor:
Maxine Bringenberg

This one

“
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
”

—
Aristotle

“
Love is the highest achievement to which any human may aspire. It is an emotion that encompasses the full depth of the heart, mind , and soul .
”

—Brian Herbert

Dedication

Thank you Crossroads fans from all over the world
that have been supportive and dedicated on my Crossroads facebook. You have shown me friendship that truly knows no boundaries. Angel hugs!!!

A special thanks to Charlotte Blackwell, author of the Embrace series, for the use of her characters, Caspian and the Pierce family. I’ve enjoyed working with her and crossing over our characters.

Countless thanks to Angie Edwards, Mejeani La Grange, Venna Dowrick, Janie Iturralde, Trajce Kuzmanov, Nanci Rowe Protonentis and Lona R. Cotney for all their time and energy for running Facebook sites for Crossroads Saga.

Facebook sites: Make Crossroads A Movie, Between, Crossroads Saga Beyond, Team Crossroads Linda Lee, thank you for your continuous support and for being there for the Crossroads Saga from the start. Joann Buchanan, it has been a pleasure and my honor getting to know you and working with you. Thank you for being a wonderful friend.

Maxine, thank you for all your time and dedication to Beyond. You are fantastic!!!

To the wonderful new friends I’ve had the pleasure of meeting from blog tours mentioned on the reviews, and extra special thanks to Team Twilight, Twilight Moms, and Paranormal Book Club.

To all my family and friends, you know who you are!!! I love you very much!!!

“Heaven on earth, Mary Ting once again whisks you away and takes you for a romantic voyage into the heart of love. The connections she creates with her characters give you joy, love, laughter and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen with the two star crossed lovers.”
Joann Buchanan, author of I Am Wolf

“Beyond is an extraordinary story with unforgettable characters, passionately written by an author who clearly understands the true identity of love. Compelling and exciting; this is a must-read for all hardcore fans of the paranormal romance genre.”
Angie Edwards @ Books4Tomorrow

“Beyond has enraptured me in all my heart and all my soul. A beautiful and poignant love story that resonates long after the last page.”
Jennifer Howell, LateBloomerOnline.com

“Reading the Crossroads Saga has always put me in a very ethereal place while turning its pages. In BEYOND
, Mary Ting takes it to another level and I embrace the new darkness with open wings just like Michael would with his heart-shaped wings”
Yara, Once Upon A Twilight

“Beyond lived up to the highest expectations. Proof that Love can conquer all. This story exhibits exciting adventure, loyalties in friendships, and astounding scenery that will utterly draw you in completely where you never want to escape.”
Michele, Insane About Books

“If you find yourself Between the Crossroads and Beyond then you have found author Mary Ting's INCREDIBLE series. Crossroads introduces you to her incredible world. Between leaves you wondering if light or dark will rule. Beyond is just that! The characters, settings and story line are Beyond words. What a beautiful and exciting world that Claudia, Michael and all the other venators and the alkins live in.”
Mindy, Books Complete Me

“Back with the loveable characters that we had missed and filled with scenes that are sweeter and even more thrilling, the third book of the Crossroads Saga will surely once again fly its readers to cloud nine! Beyond is an exciting read that is just beyond awesome it will leave you wanting for more!”
Angelica, We Fancy Books

“A welcoming hug from my favorite Angels that think with their heads, but follow with their hearts! A pure love story I never want to end!”
Ellie, EllieSewSweet

“Beyond was exciting, imaginative and keeps you on your toes. The Crossroads series is a breath of fresh year within the YA Market. I challenge anyone not to fall in love when reading these!”
Siobhan, Totally Bookalicious

“Beyond by Mary Ting is masterfully binding together three pieces of Crossroads Saga. Beyond is well written and fills all the expectations with dazzling characters sizzling love story and fight for all good in the human existence.”
Inga, Me and Reading

“Beyond is a tale that manages to be heart breaking yet heartwarming all at the same time”
Sandra, Book Read N Review

“Claudia and Michael will explore emotions that are rarely felt. Beyond is an epic love story that will captivate your whole heart.”
Jean, Jean Book Nerd

“Crossroads is the series that made me fall in love with angels! It has the perfect blend of adventure, mystery, and romance. Once I started reading Beyond, I simply could not put it down.”
Delphina, Delphina Reads Too Much

“Beyond is a love story that will melt your heart. It will resonate within you long after finishing it.”
Brittany, Spare Time Book Blog

“Beyond is an absolute delight to read. Michael and Claudia's epic love story will leave its mark inside your heart, something that you'll always feel and long to experience for yourself!”
Krishna, Journey With Books

“Once again Mary Ting achieves in captivating her fans! Beyond is addictive, passionate and beautifully written.”
Trajce Kuzmanov, I Love Teen Books

“Beyond is beautiful, entertaining and suspenseful. Mary Ting never lets you down.”
Author Lenore Wolfe

“Grab the tissue box because Mary Ting has touched our hearts once again with another amazing story. This story captures you from the moment you read the first page till the very end.”
Jacquire, The Fine Print

Glossary of Angels and Places

Royal Council:
God’s original angels.

The Twelve:
12 angels who oversee the Earth angels, alkins and venators.

Nephilim:
Term used for half human/half angel beings.

Guardian angel:
Appointed by one of the Twelve to protect a human being.

Earth angels:
Assigned to human beings, to guide and protect.

Curators
: 100 Earth angels, each representing a state or a country, who oversee other Earth angels.

Executors
: Earth angels(Priests, pastors) who issue assignments to the Earth angels.

Alkins:
First generation of nephilims sent to Crossroads. They are unable to sustain themselves on Earth for a long duration of time.

Venators:
These nephilim live on Earth and hunt for demons and fallen.

Watchers:
First group of angels sent to interact with humans. They are bound to the Twelve, to help them in times of war. They are like statues until called and are forbidden to interact with humans.

Angelus Pugnators:
Also known as angel fighters. Earth angels who aided Aliah’s cause and looked for beings with holy souls.

Demons:
Spirits from the dead. They take over human beings’ bodies, minds and souls.