Book Review: Cry Wolf

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By Sandy Amazeen Jul 22, 2008, 1:11 GMT

Expanding upon her popular Mercy Thompson series, Briggs introduces a strong new heroine with Anna Latham, a rare Omega werewolf rescued from the clutches of Chicago’s sadistic pack leader by Charles Cornick. Thanks to three years of hell in Leo’s pack, Anna has problems trusting males, especially dominant ones. She feels an attraction to Charles but developing the kind of trust required for a strong mating bond will be difficult at best.

As the Marrok’s son, Charles acts as enforcer for the North American werewolves so despite being wounded from his duties in Chicago, Bran sends him into the inhospitable Montana mountains in pursuit of a rogue wolf. However, thanks to the Marrok, he won’t be going on the hunt alone, Anna will be joining him. Bran insists this will be a good way for Charles to bond with his mate but Charles would much rather see Anna left safely at home, tracking a rogue wolf through the mountains in the middle of winter is hardly a dream vacation.Anna begins making use of her abilities as Omega to aid a battered veteran as the Marrok and indirectly, the pack come under attack by a powerful, utterly evil witch capable of unspeakable acts. The resultant showdown pits father against son, witch against werewolf and could well change the future of all North American werewolves.A brisk pace and strong character development coupled the unusual abilities of an Omega and what she is capable of, will keep the pages turning well into the night. It is a treat to watch Anna begin to come into her own despite years of horrible abuse. This ties in with the Mercy series through Charles brother Samuel and it is certain we will see more of these characters in future Alpha and Omega titles, let’s hope we don’t have to wait too long.

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