The Guardians Author:Andrew Pyper From acclaimed author Andrew Pyper, a gripping novel of psychological suspense about four men haunted by a secret from childhood. — There's no such thing as an empty house... — Trevor, Randy, Ben and Carl grew up together in the small town of Grimshaw as many boys do ? playing hockey and forging friendships that run deep. Twenty-four years later, ... more »when Ben commits suicide, the three remaining friends gather once again in their hometown. But going home means going back, and that's not always easy. The three men are forced to confront their memories of a sinister crime that happened in an abandoned house in their neighbourhood ? a crime that claws its way into the present, leaving its indelible mark on everyone.