This is Hunting Ground, the second book in Patricia' Briggs Alpha and Omega series to be released in July from Ace.
I couldn't find a synopsis but from Patricia's website, Hunting Ground takes place in Seattle, WA and has more werewolf fun then you can shake a tail at.
I really think the cover fits the tone of this series. Since I really enjoyed Cry Wolf, I will definitely be reading the sequel about Anna and Charles.
How about you?
Katiebabs (KB)
KristieJ : So - are you ready to do a review?
KatieBabs: which book?
KristieJ: how about Cry Wolf first since it's out now. We'll see how that goes and if we have time for the Elizabeth Hoyt book?
KatieBabs: Oh yes, Cry Wolf. That is very fresh in my head.
KristieJ: Did you read the short story Alpha and Omega in On The Prowl?
KatieBabs: Yup. I count Alpha and Omega and Cry Wolf one continuous story
KristieJ: You really do need to read A&O first don't you? Otherwise Cry Wolf just kind of seems to start in the middle - well not the middle - but you don't get a good enough sense without reading A&O I think
KatieBabs: I actually started reading Cry Wolf first and then went and read A&O. Even though you don't have to read A&O, I would still tell people to read it because you learn more about Charles and why Anna is his mate and what happened to the
KristieJ: Have you read any of the Mercy books? Apparently the last one give more detail into why Charles is in
KatieBabs: Cry Wolf is my first book by Briggs and I feel like slapping myself because she is such a good writer! I would say she is one of the best Urban Fantasy authors I have ever read
KristieJ: Yea - me too. Although from what I've heard, the Mercy books are written in the first person whereas these are written in third person. But since I've go over my first person block, I think I'll go back and start her from the first Mercy book. I've seen them on blogs for a while now and people really seem to like them
KatieBabs: Mercy is mentioned in Cry Wolf a lot because Charles brother, Samuel? is in the Mercy series.
KristieJ: Have you read many werewolf books and do you like them as a whole? I myself prefer them to vampire books
KatieBabs: I will be honest, werewolf books are not my favorite even though I was a big fan of Kelley Armstrong when she first came out. Vampire stories are my favorite. Imagine an undead Richard? *swoon*
KristieJ: I'd rather a Richard with an animal inside *g*. (can we really have a conversation without mentioning him at least once? Nah - don't think so) So what did you think of this book then?
KatieBabs: Cry Wolf was an amazing read. Even though it wasn't heavy on romance, I was hooked. This is one every Urban Fantasy fan should definitely read.
KristieJ: It wasn't heavy on the romance true, but it had enough to make me happy. I think reader of both romance and urban fantasy would like this one.
KatieBabs: I sure did, especially the way Charles was with Anna. What a hero!
KristieJ: I loved that he was so protective of Anna that he was willing to see himself hurt rather than frighten her
KatieBabs: Charles comes across as alpha, but he is not too smothering and wants Anna to heal and move on with her life, hopefully with him in it
KristieJ: And I thought it was an interesting twist that their wolf form were of each other before their human form.
KatieBabs: I also love the setting! Not too many books I have read takes place in
KristieJ: It' funny because that's where the book I'm currently reading is set too. It's a werewolf book. I think when you think
KatieBabs: Yup, mountains, woods, camping, running around furry to your heart's content
KatieBabs: They were more comfortable as wolves, than being human
KristieJ: Anna wasn't as sure of being a wolf. But then she had a very horrific introduction to the 'birth' of her wolf
KatieBabs: What happened to Anna was so horrific, especially the rape and abuse she went through
KristieJ: Which in turn made Charles so protective.
KatieBabs: I adore Charles. And I am not big on a man with long hair. lol
KristieJ: LOL - I love long hair
KatieBabs: I like short hair on a man, or maybe shoulder length but not down to his butt. Would get caught and tangled
(I think this might be a generational thing – I’m *cough* a year or two {or 20} older then Kate)
KristieJ: What did you think of the secondary characters? I thought she did an excellent job - especially Walter. My heart ached for him. And Bran - now he was an intriguing character too.
KatieBabs: Bran was me second favorite character behind Charles. Two great men! They were so protective of Anna.
KristieJ: And Anna - what did you think of her? Did you like her character?
KatieBabs: I thought the way she was written, was very realistic as a survivor of abuse, especially with her not looking at people in the face and being scared. But, she still overcame and was very strong and wanted to belong somewhere and no longer be a victim
KatieBabs: I really, really liked her. Can't wait to see what Briggs does with Anna. A lot of potential.
KristieJ: I found her a little too timid a little too long. I could see why she was - she certainly had it bad in
KatieBabs: I thought the way she was Charles was expected. It is going to take some time for her. They better have a therapist on hand. I also think Charles is afraid of hurting Anna because she is so fragile in her mind and emotions
KristieJ: I loved the way she was able to soothe Charles and the other wolves - calming them down
KatieBabs: That is a very creative quirk she has. Great idea! I wonder when Anna becomes more self assured, what she will be like
KristieJ: Pretty strong I'm thinking. I also liked the way the author described the symbiotic relationship between alpha wolves and submissive wolves - that they both needed each other and that even though a wolf was submissive, they were still just as important to the pack. A far cry from what she was led to believe in
KatieBabs: Very interesting concept, like the concept of alpha and omega. Every dominant needs a submissive and so forth.
KristieJ: Do you know if she has any more books planned in this series?
KristieJ: It seems there were some characters that could get a story or two
KatieBabs: I think the next book in this series is not till 2010. So far away...
KristieJ: Ack!! That's not for 2 years
KatieBabs: I know. But perfection takes time! *snort snort*
KristieJ: Are you going to try her Mercy books? It was interesting because I had to get another copy of this book and I found it in SCI FI section of the bookstore - not the romance
KatieBabs: I would be very interested in her Mercy series. But again, it is not heavy on romance. I think Briggs could be in both sections, Sci 
Fi and romance
KristieJ: Has this one made you want to try more werewolf books? heh heh
KatieBabs: I am on the fence still. Perhaps if I were given more recs *hint hint* I could change my ways.
KristieJ: Well - the one I'm reading now is pretty good. I was late back from my breaks and from lunch today 'cause I didn't want to stop reading *g* I'll go through some of my better ones and see what I can suggest!
KatieBabs: what's the name of it?
KristieJ: Ghost Moon by Rebecca York. It's different - that's for sure.
KatieBabs: I have heard of
KristieJ: So - what would you give Cry Wolf?
KatieBabs: Cry Wolf gets 4 1/2 stars
KristieJ: And I'd give Cry Wolf 4 stars. Besides menz, we both agree on this one
(Earlier in the day while planning this chat by email we both agreed Simon Baker is da’ bomb – and you know what we both think of RICHard!)
KatieBabs: I read one book by Christine Warren about werewolves in Vegas
KatieBabs: Cry Wolf is going in my top 20
KristieJ: Of the year or all time?
KatieBabs: this year
KristieJ: I'm very glad I read the wonderful review of it at DA - otherwise I would have missed a very good book!
KatieBabs: The person who got me to read it was Ciaralira. She kept raving about Cry Wolf. And Christine loves Briggs' Mercy series. So, I didn't want to be left out
KristieJ: Then we are both glad we listened to the buzz
KatieBabs: oh yes! Some great recs by our fellow bloggers lately.
