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Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Patricia Briggs
Publisher: Ace
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 251
Media: 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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 Marketing mistake August 29, 2008
I've read Patricia Brigg's Mercy Thompson series and enjoyed them greatly. The problem with this book, which I picked up without having read any reviews, is that the "prequel" the other reviews list seems to contain the introduction to the characters. It was very disconcerting to be thrown into the story shortly after so many important events have occurred, but before the main characters have settled into a relationship. Without being there for the "reveal" of their intended relationship, past problems, etc it was very hard to establish an emotional connection to any of the characters. Although you are told about these in the shorthand recap style of a second book, it's just not enough to invoke reader sympathy. I couldn't see how the characters bonded (if they did) in the previous dramatic action and therefore, I cared very little if they continued to stay together. Bothered by this, I found it hard to care at all and didn't finish the book. For a book clearly labeled the first of the series, splitting the formative action off for an anthology entry was just a really bad decision.
 Cry Reader August 28, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book reminded me a Danille Steel novel with a dash of fantasy thrown in it. The victimized "Omega" was difficult to relate to or understand. She doesn't really shine till the end of the book when it's really too late to do so. The "Beowolf" tale should have been explored, it would have made the novel a richer story.
I have loved Patrica Briggs other novels,lets hope "Cry Wolf" was just a bump in the road.
 Cry Wolf August 26, 2008
I loved this because the characters are so real...flawed but working on it. And so far, all of Patricia Briggs' books have been great.
The Same But Different August 26, 2008
I have been looking for a new author to read as I'm getting a bit done with Laurell K Hamilton. This is the first book I've read by this author and I know nothing about her.
I really enjoyed this version of a werewolf story. I found many of the concepts the same as other wolf stories I've read but the world it's set in is different in interesting ways.
It was interesting in how it presented the old topic of "what is truly good and what is truly evil?" I enjoyed the varying degrees of grey in this area that the book presented.
I got the novel yesterday and sat down after work with it. I finished it two hours past my bedtime. Its rare that I read a book in one sitting like that but the story held my attention. I couldn't wait to find out what happens next and I enjoyed some surprises at the end.
I'm re-reading it today on my lunch. I checked out this book based upon the reviews here and I'm so glad that I did. I might just have a new series to collect! Is there a book #2??
There is NO Cover Art! August 25, 2008
Briggs tells a great tale as usual. I love Mercy and this is a nice addition to her universe.
But what I DON'T Like is that in the Kindle edition there is NO COVER ART. For that I would buy the paperback and skip the Kindle.
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