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Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega, Book 1)

by Patricia Briggs

Series: Alpha and Omega (1), World of the Marrok (5)

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Ace (2008), Edition: Ace Mass-market Ed, Mass Market Paperback, 320 pages

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Anna Latham, an Omega werewolf still adjusting to her status and history of abuse, has arrived in Montana with her would-be mate, Charles. Charles’ pack is controlled by his father, Bran, the Marrok, or basically the alpha of all the werewolves. As Anna is adjusting to life in a new pack, with new trust issues, and a new mate that she has to get to know, trouble crops up in a nearby forest. Somehow, it’s related to an extremely old werewolf in Bran’s pack who believes he is going a little insane and needs to be put out of his misery. Charles and Anna must do their part to sort out the trouble before the public catches on to the werewolves’ presence while adjusting to new life together.

I can’t really imagine reading this book without having read the short story “Alpha and Omega” in the On the Prowl anthology (my review). It picks up directly afterwards and I can imagine the reader feeling lost without having already been acquainted with Anna and Charles and all that had happened. Similarly, someone who hadn’t read the Mercy Thompson series would have missed out on the connections between books. I don’t know how well this stands alone, but as someone who is a fan, this is a great start to a spin-off series.

It’s not quite as engrossing; Anna is not nearly as compelling as Mercy, for one thing, and Charles still feels a bit stiff. But it’s easy to warm to these characters as they warm to one another, and Anna’s ongoing struggle with her past is handled in what I considered a believable way. Anna has to learn to trust Charles and he has to learn not to do anything to betray that trust. I really felt that they both grew in this novel, so even though they’re not my favorites, they are still likeable and convincing.

The plot itself is a bit of a race to the finish; there is hardly a dull moment and a lot is packed in here with the mystery, resolution, and the relationship drama. The story itself is not really much of a mystery, but more as a way for Anna to develop while providing a bit of suspense outside of love. A lot of the book also fills in pack dynamics which are missing more from the Mercy Thompson series; for example, the concept that the inner wolves mate choose mates without the human side’s consent. This is what happened with Bran and his mate Leah, something I had wondered about, and happens with Anna and Charles almost instantly. Luckily for the latter, their human sides fall in love too, but it’s interesting that this isn’t always the case.

Anyway, I really enjoyed Cry Wolf . Perhaps not great literature and I wasn’t immediately racing to read the next one, but I’m looking forward to it. ( )
  littlebookworm | Nov 5, 2009 |
It's a solid start to another series by a brilliant urban fantasy writer. She neatly acknowledged the other series while not drawing attention away from the exciting story playing out in Cry Wolf. It felt a little as though it ought to be the second book as Anna's backstory is referred to in a way that suggests there is more to it, however followers of Briggs' stories will already be familiar with the world and will slip right in. Saying that, newcomers should find this easy enough to follow too. ( )
  hagelrat | Oct 25, 2009 |
I love Charles and Anna and I'm so happy that Charles got his own series! ( )
  C.Leistikow | Oct 24, 2009 |
Excellent read to fill out the Mercy Thompson series. Looking forward to more of Charles and Anna. ( )
  Harrod | Oct 20, 2009 |
It's a spin-off of her Mercy Thompson series & pretty good. More about just the werewolves. Same style & got into the characters more. Worth reading. ( )
  jimmaclachlan | Sep 25, 2009 |
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Canonical titleCry Wolf
Original publication date2008-07-29
SeriesAlpha and Omega (1), World of the Marrok (5)
People/CharactersCharles Cornick, Anna Latham, Bran Cornick, Asil , Samuel Cornick
Important placesAspen Creek, Montana, USA, Chicago, Illinois, USA
DedicationAmanda, fashionista, musician, and hairstyle artist. This one's for you.
First wordsNo one knew better than Walter Rice that the only safe place was away from other people. Safe for them, that is.
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DescriptionThis book is related to the Mercy Thompson series, but will have Charles and Anna from the previous short story "Alpha and Omega" in the anthology On the Prowl.
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This book is related to the Mercy Thompson series, but will have Charles and Anna from the previous short story "Alpha and Omega" in the anthology On the Prowl.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0441016154, Paperback)

Now Briggs begins an extraordinary new series set in Mercy Thompson’s world—but with rules of its own.

INTRODUCING THE ALPHA AND OMEGA NOVELS...


Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attack…and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she’d 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 member—and as his mate.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:54 -0400)

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