Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Patricia Briggs
Publisher: Ace
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Avg. Customer Rating:  103 reviews
Sales Rank: 1093
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: Ace Mass-market Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0441016154
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780441016150
ASIN: 0441016154
Publication Date: July 29, 2008
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Product Description
Now Briggs begins an extraordinary new series set in Mercy Thompsons worldbut with rules of its own.
INTRODUCING THE ALPHA AND OMEGA NOVELS...
Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attackand became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, shed learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But Anna is that rarest kind of werewolf: an Omega. And one of the most powerful werewolves in the country will recognize her value as a pack memberand as his mate.
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 A Must Read November 13, 2008
I absolutely loved the short story in "On the Prowl" and I'm glad that the author chose to continue that storyline.
The short story is not a prequisite for this book, but it gives more of the background between the hero and the heroine. So I would recommend reading it first.
The plotline w/ the witch was very unique and I'm happy to say different from her Mercy books.
I'm glad the author chose not to delve too much on the abuse that Anna went through for the last 3 years and instead went with how she is going to move on from there. It was fascinting seeing Anna adjust, and every once in a while it almost appeared like she had a split personality because the wolf in her took over.
In the short story, she meets up w/ alpha werewolf enforcer, Charles. In the end, Charles finds in her the mate he's been searching for all these years. Oddly enough, Anna is a rare type of werewolf. An Omega, who has the power to repress and sooth the agression in other werewolfs. Omega's are so rare that not much is known about them, and so as Anna learns her powers--the reader learns at the same time.
The story also lays the foundation of mated pairs, delves into the concept of black magic, and introduces more about the werewolf hiearchy.
It's a must read for paranormal readers, it had the right balance of paranormal, drama, romance, action, and dialogue.
I would definitely recommend it, and I can't wait to read some more books on it.
Excellent !! November 4, 2008
Looking at a number of reviews, it became clear that a lot of these folks are quite good at long and detailed reviews. I am not. I am a fantasy fan and have read everything I can get my hands on, so I was suprised to take a turn from my norm, into werewolves. I am really a fan that quick and have read all of Ms.Brigg's books to date.....excellent!! :)
Angieville: CRY WOLF November 1, 2008
With the release of CRY WOLF (the first in a new series), Patricia Briggs fans can now look forward to two Briggs books coming out per year. A Mercy Thompson in the winter and an Alpha and Omega in the summer. So. Very. Awesome. After inhaling the original "Alpha and Omega" short story in On the Prowl last year, I could hardly wait to follow Anna and Charles's story in full-length book form and now, having finished it, I can honestly say it was a treat.
Picking up immediately after the events of "Alpha and Omega," Anna finds herself and her few belongings bundled up and on her way to Montana with a wounded Charles and his father, the enigmatic Bran, otherwise known as the Marrok, aka leader of the entire werewolf population of North America. Nervous and unsure of just what she's gotten herself into, Anna suddenly finds herself living at Charles's house, attending werewolf funerals, and embroiled in the same kind of wolf politics she was assiduously kept out of during her time with the Chicago pack. Unsurprisingly, it's one step forward, two steps back for Anna as she attempts to settle into her new life and decide whether or not she even wants to carve out a place for herself with Charles--a still waters run deep sort of man who is reserved, doesn't like crowds, but is also the Marrok's chief assassin.
Anna is a very different breed of heroine from Mercy. After being changed, she was never given the chance to get her bearings and accept her new life. The cool thing about being an Omega (something she is only just beginning to figure out about herself) is she has all of the protective instincts of an Alpha, without any of the violence. This makes her strong and able to influence the mood of every wolf around her. The lame thing is that without those violent instincts, she can be taken advantage of and manipulated to a rather spectacular degree. I liked that this first book didn't rush things. There is plenty of ground left to cover as far as Anna's untapped abilities go and whether or not she and Charles will be able to bridge the still vast gulf between them. I loved the extra time we got to spend with Bran--one of the most interesting characters in this world. I'm looking forward to more on his background and his mate. Because, even though she's heinous, I feel particularly sorry for Leah. It's no kind of life she's got right now and I find myself harboring a little hope for her and her Marrok.
Lastly, CRY WOLF just happens to include a sneak peak of the first chapter of Bone Crossed (Mercy Thompson, Book 4)--the fourth Mercy Thompson book. Did I skip to the back and read it first before delving into CRY WOLF? Maybe...
 Not like the Mercy series October 31, 2008
I am still trying to spoon this one down. The Mercy Thompson series was fantastic and I could read them in 2 days. This one I can't get into. I cannot connect with the characters and I am still trying to finish it after 2 months.
Nice beginning October 31, 2008
I really enjoy Patricia Brigg's work, and this was no exception. It had a little less humor than I am used to from her, and the lead character wasn;t as strong (IMO) as Mercy. But a good read nonetheless. I'll be picking up the sequel.
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