Hixxup
Written on Jun 28, 2012
From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the next thrilling Alpha and Omega novel - an extraordinary fantasy adventure set in the world of Mercy Thompson but with rules of its own . . . Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan and J. R. Ward.
'Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series
'Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic' Fresh Fiction
They say opposites attract, and for werewolves Anna and Charles, this is certainly true. Charles, the pack enforcer, is a dominant alpha - whereas Anna has the power to calm others of her kind. Now that werewolves have dared to reveal themselves to humans, it's their job to keep the pack in line.
The pressure mounts when the FBI requires Charles' assistance. He's sent on a mission to Boston with Anna, and they quickly realise that a serial killer is targeting werewolves. And that they're next on the killer's list.
Discover this page-turning Alpha and Omega novel, from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.
Praise for Patricia Briggs:
'I love these books!' Charlaine Harris
'The best new fantasy series I've read in years' Kelley Armstrong
'Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story' Erin Watt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series
'It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel . . . Briggs hits another one out of the park!' RT Book Reviews
Books by Patricia Briggs:
The Alpha and Omega Novels
Cry Wolf
Hunting Ground
Fair Game
Dead Heat
Burn BrightThe Mercy Thompson novels
Moon Called
Blood Bound
Iron Kissed
Bone Crossed
Silver Marked
Frost Burned
Night Broken
Fire Touched
Silence Fallen
Storm CursedSianim series
Aralorn: Masques and Wolfsbane
- ISBN10 0441020038
- ISBN13 9780441020034
- Publish Date 6 March 2012 (first published 1 March 2012)
- Publish Status Remaindered
- Out of Print 28 October 2015
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Ace Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 293
- Language English
Reviews
nitzan_schwarz
Written on May 18, 2012
This one is probably still my favorite book in the series. It tugged on my heart-string from the first page, with Charles being so out of it, especially as he is such a strong man. He and Anna are still my favorite couple in this world, and I love their banter and teasing. I REALLY love how no one else sees Charles as he really is but Anna, but at the same time, that breaks my heart.
Reading my original review of this book I find it hilarious to realize that, having read all Alpha & Omega novels before Mercy's, I missed SO MUCH! lol
This book really ups the stakes with this world, which is really hard to do 9 books into a series, and yet here we are. The ending is still FANTASTIC and one of the more jaw-dropping scenes I've read in literature. It had stuck to me all these years, since first reading it six years ago, and it didn't disappoint in this re-read.
I was hoping I wrote something about it in my original review but I didn't. The bad guy was obvious. My not writing that in the original review makes me think that's more due to the second read than anything else, even though I didn't remember if it was him or not--but his dialogue lines and the things people said around him gave me all the warning I needed. If I really didn't realize that in my first read this means Briggs has managed to strike a fantastic balance with this character - enough so you won't be suspect the first time but also enough that it'd be obvious the second time. I wish I knew if that was really the case but I don't remember! lol
To read a series review of Alpha and Omega series, go to my blog; Drugs Called Books
I liked how this story starts after they've been outed. The author doesn't delay on how, when, what happened when they did it, etc... She simply states that it happened, and all the details involved aren't important to this story, only the outcome. I really liked that, for some reason.
I loved the fact Anna talked babies this book. Since the first time we've heard female werewolves couldn't have babies, I've been desperately wishing the author would do something about it – I thought it'd be so sweet for those two to have a kid. Anna, apparently, thinks the same. I hope, if there will be more books, that this issue would be covered. Can't wait to see those two with a little bundle of joy 3
I felt really sad for Charles for a really big part of this book. His job is just awful. Necessary, as Bran keeps saying, but awful. I was glad he managed to snap out of it, with Anna's help.
Also, there was one scene in this book (those who read it will know which) that I just couldn't help but mutter to myself; "Naughty children..."
The ending sucked. It was awesome and fantastic - but I mean sucked for them. I understood what the Fae did, and I wanted Les as dead as he did. He was a monster - much more than the Fae or Werewolves, and I was astonished when they cleared him of all charges. But as They said in the end; it ain't going to help their attempt to live with the humans.
Quirky Cat
Written on Mar 27, 2012