Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars.
The second book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #2: Fading Echoes, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.
Dovepaw now knows that she will be the third cat to hold the power of the stars in her paws. But even together, she, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze may not be able to protect the Clans from a mysterious visitor who threatens their future.
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"In the 2nd book from the Omen of the Stars mini-series, we find DovePaw now certain that she is the 3rd cat of the prophecy : ''After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come...on a Dove's wing.' Together with JayFeather & LionBlaze, they set out to discover what exactly the prophecy is alluding to, and how they can work together to fulfill it the the best of their abilities. There is a very intriguing twist seemingly on the horizon of this series though; the cats of the Dark Forest seem to be training for a battle under the tutelage of who else, but TigerStar. But these cats are already dead, what use could they possibly have for training for a battle? In 'Fading Echoes, we discover that much like he attempted to manipulate his son BrambleClaw in 'The New Prophecy' and then LionBlaze in 'PO3', TigerClaw has been visiting certain cats in their dreams, to manipulate them for his own devious plans. He chooses cats with scores to settle, like BreezePelt, or his kin, like with TigerHeart...but as we begin to learn no cat is off limits for TigerStar. The cover of the book depicts IvyPaw, DovePaw's sister. IvyPaw is noticing that her siser is being treated differently around the camp, however she isn't aware that this is because DovePaw is part of any prophecy. IvyPaw feels her sister is a favorite, of the clan leader, and other senior cats, and she becomes jealous. TigerStar obviously sees this as a perfect weakness, for a cat so well placed in ThunderClan. He sends HawkFrost to begin walking in her dreams, and we get to see just how good the cats of the dark forest are at deception and manipulation to accomplish their means.JayFeather for his part actually visits the DarkForest, with StarClan cats YellowFang and SpottedLeaf in an attempt to discover what TigerStar is up to. JayFeather is convinced the cats of the Dark Forest will rise up eventually and force a battle between the clan cats, and I believe he's right...thinking this is an ideal way to build up suspense till the ending of this final Warriors series.I also think, as I have previously mentioned in my review of 'Sunrise' the final PO3 book, that we haven't seen the last of JayFeather's and LionBlaze's sister HollyLeaf...they seem to be bringing her up more and more through as the OOTS series progresses, though they never refer to her as dead...only disappeared on as having 'left' ThunderClan. I did enjoy reading about LionBlaze & JayFeather mourning her, missing her, and generally just coming to grips with their loss. They are gaining perspective on the whole thing, much as we do in real life when faced with a loss. Their understanding of it is helping me realize things I overlooked when initially discovering the shocking events at the end of 'Sunrise'. Like how she really never did fit in with the prophecy, having no special powers, left her lost, excluded and very resentful. Nevertheless, she was their sister, and she was astute and compassionate and her own special qualities were a needed balance and voice of reason for the remaining two brothers.Still loving this whole series, it's unbelievably addictive and compelling, cleverly written and always leaves the reader wanting more!"
— Micheline (4 out of 5 stars)
" The Dark Forest is slowly rising, training warriors, and making fake signs that lead to bloodshed. Starclan must get ready for the battle that is already brewing. To tell the truth, I don't understand why would they fight. Dark Forest fight for what? Revenge on what they did to them due to what they themselves did? Have power over dead cats? it's all meaningless, maybe the Dark Forest warriors should admit that they can never get what they want, for they are dead, and the power of Starclan is endless. "
— Alice, 2/17/2014" Just get worse and worse doesn't it? KILL FIRESTAR! "
— A, 1/22/2014" Bawlled my eyes out when Longtail died. So sad!! "
— Scarlett, 1/13/2014" Tyler said there are so many books it is hard to talk about them individually. He said like all the others, it was a great book. This is his second favorite series. His first being the Chronicle of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver. "
— Alyssa, 1/7/2014" I loved it. Even if the quality of the books is going down and the predictability up, I thought this plot was something new and unique. I still enjoy reading Hunter's books today. "
— Keri, 1/2/2014" i LOVE this book the end is intense "
— Taymar, 11/21/2013" This was intense and I absolutely loved it. "
— Sophia, 10/23/2013" Great book just like the rest of Erin Hunter's work. I think that the secrets, doubt and lies are really tearing Dovepaw and Ivypaw apart. "
— Catherine, 10/18/2013" read multiple times! loved series! "
— Brennan, 9/29/2013" I read 1 and it was great!!!!!i think number 2 will be better "
— Emely, 8/23/2013" I really loved it. When I started reading the Fourth Apprentice I didn't know Jayfeather was blind until it started giving out hints that he was blind. I looked at the medicine cat box and saw read that he was blind. "
— Lara, 4/8/2013" One of the better ones of the Warriors series, and once again Dovepaw is the best character, well besides Jayfeather. His cynicism and sharp wit just makes me love him more. This is definitely a book to read again. Heh, I borrowed it from my friend and I kind of want to buy it now. "
— Jem, 2/8/2013" I read a lot of these books in the 5th grade, and it just seems to me that after the 1st series, Erin Hunter's writing started to drop on the quality. All of the books are kind of the same... after a while, you want something new.It wasn't BAD or anything, but I was like, "not AGAIN!". "
— Liza, 1/19/2013" This book is SO GOOD!!! I love the scene . . . never mind. IT IS JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!! "
— Pollen, 11/23/2012" Fantastico! Just as good as every other book. "
— Kaeli, 11/1/2012" Way too many characters for children's book -- I had trouble keeping track of the cats and their clans in spite of a list at the front of the book. "
— Barb, 9/30/2012" really good book, can't wait to read the next one in the series "
— 704yaroslav, 6/7/2012" I have not read this book yet but I know that it will be as brilliant as the others. I can't wait to get the book and find out the adventures of Jayfeather Lionblaze and Dovepaw. "
— Smezzygirl, 5/31/2012" this was a good book "
— Finnegan, 5/6/2012" I liked it because it had action and was very interesting. "
— Horace, 5/5/2012" This was a huge improvement over the first book and it was more like the other Warriors books. In the first book, the cats went to unlock a river. In this one, cats from the past are creating trouble for cats of the present. This one had a good storyline and a good, short battle at the end. "
— Austin, 1/3/2012" Fading Echoes-- Second book of Omen of the stars series. Was wonderful! And I can't wait to see if LionXCinder Happens; I really want that couple to come true! "
— Vixenfur, 9/22/2011" i love this books! the way the cats are given human qualities is out standing. It makes you fill like your one of them and you have no limits. In this book i never knew what was on the next page. I highly praise this book. "
— Rizy, 9/21/2011" Hmmm.... I used to really really like this series but it's getting old. I've read all of them until here. "
— Eva, 8/16/2011" This isn't the first time reading books by Erin Hunter. She's amazing! I love the characters, from beginning to end. I'm also a cat person, so I always enjoy reading them. "
— Amber, 5/11/2011" This is the second book in another sub-series by Erin Hunter. In this one Jayfeather and Lionblaze need to find out who is the other cat mentioned in a mysterious prophecy. I really liked this book like all warriors books. They are all well rounded with mystery and intrigue. "
— Michael, 3/27/2011" Just as good as the first. "
— Emily, 3/25/2011" One of the better ones of the Warriors series, and once again Dovepaw is the best character, well besides Jayfeather. His cynicism and sharp wit just makes me love him more. This is definitely a book to read again. Heh, I borrowed it from my friend and I kind of want to buy it now. "
— Jem, 2/17/2011" i like this book, lots of fighting "
— Ken, 1/24/2011" Well done, a little bit better than it's predecessor even. This is where it gets suspenseful. "
— Champypelt, 1/8/2011" Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw know now that they're the three prophesied cats. The scary thing they know, that they have to watch out for, is that they have enough power that could destroy the warrior code or make it stronger. "
— Rose, 1/3/2011" read multiple times! loved series! "
— Brennan, 11/25/2010" i LUV the warriors series!! "
— Hebetalas, 11/21/2010Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the ferocity of the natural world. In addition to having great respect for nature in all its forms, she enjoys creating rich mythical explanations for animal behavior. She is the author of the Warriors, Seekers, Survivors, Bravelands, and Bamboo Kingdom series.
Kathleen McInerney won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2011 and was a finalist for the Audie in 2010 and 2015. Her narrations have also earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has performed in New York and around the United States in both classical and contemporary theater. Her credits also include television commercials, daytime drama, radio plays, and a broad range of animation voice-overs.
MacLeod Andrews is a multiple Audie, Earphones, and SOVAS award-winning and Grammy-nominated narrator with hundreds of credits to his name. Perhaps best known for a cinematic approach with full characterizations and intimate deliveries in series such as The Reckoners, Sandman Slim, and Warriors, he’s also been noted for his straight reads ranging from memoirs to modern classics. When not doing books you can hear him in video games, cartoons, commercials, podcasts, and reading you the news on Apple News +. Or check out one of his films.