Alpha and Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf [NOOK Book]

Great Prequel To Brigg's New Hit Series!

First off, let me say this is not a novel so stop complaining about its length. It is, as advertised, a short story. The story may only be 78 pages but it is totally worth the three bucks. Briggs actually wrote this story before begining the Alpha and Omega series. It prequels the series and tells how Anna and Charles (the main characters) met. Anna, who is an Omega wolf is lving in the Chicago pack and being physically, sexually and mentally abused. One day she see's a boy's picture in the paper telling about his disappearance. She recognizes the boy because a member of her pack took him. So, Anna calls The Marrok (leader/commander of of the wolves)and he sends over his second in command/executioner Charles. Charles is also The Marrok's youngest son. Anyway, when he first meets her, his wolf immediately recgonzies her as his mate. Briggs writes this part very well. Charles's wolf knows Anna is his mate but Charles's human part, though very attracted to Anna, has a little 'catching up' to do. Charles and Anna investigate the missing boy, try to find out what happen, etc. Meanwhile, Charles investigates what is up with the Chicago pack because something is very wrong. The pack leader didn't file reports when some of his wolves died or went missing, etc. The story mainly focuses on Anna and Charles' romance/mating. But, the missing boy and other stuff make the story all more suspenseful and exciting. I know, I know, that's alot of stuff to be happening in such a short story but believe me; Patricia Briggs does an amazing job. The story was wonderfully written, the characters were fascinating and insightful. Great story I highly recommend it. Try reading the prequel then the series. The first book of the series, Cry Wolf, picks up exactly where the short story left off. So that was pretty cool. But if you have read the other books first, that's cool too. I did, well because, I didn't find out about the prequel to after...Great story! Enjoy! :))

11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

loved it

This short story is worth every penny you'll spend on it. It is the start to a series by the same name and is fantastic. It inertwines with the author's other series, Mercy Thompson, enough to give you a sense of famliarity with what's going on. This is a very good read and if you like werewolves and verious other fantisical creatures, you should read it as soon as possible.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Right title...wrong book!

I bought and downloaded this book to my nook. I was all set to read the novella when I opened it up on the nook to find out that it was really "Alpha and Omega: The Search for the Beginning and End of the Universe" by Charles Seife. Oh my! Ready to read about werewolves and to have a cosmology book thrust upon me, how rude! Had to call and get a form submitted for review of the content, try to get a refund, and who knows when the correct book will be back for download in the future. Hope others don't get caught in this trap!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Also in a group of short stories!!

This is a great Story!!!! But what i did not know is that i have already read this story!!! It is in a book of short stories by various authors.. On the Prowl is the name of the book it is already in so if you have read that book, dont buy this one because it is just the same story!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Loved it!

I'm new to Patricia Briggs and was looking into getting the first book of the series then saw everyone talking about this "short story" and thought that would be nice to see if I like her first, lets just say I loved it! and will def be buying the others in this series.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Very very short story

This is an introduction to a different branch of Patricia Briggs character world. I was under the impression it was a full book on sale when I bought it, but in reality it's a very short story introducing these 2 characters, and not much else. Story is very short, very linear, and unsurprising. Nothing about the main characters is given, other than "here we are, now lets go to it". Frankly, not worth the 2.99 it cost.

1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Read

I Love this series and this authorr. She has an amazing talent and I definitely recommend this series as well as the Mecy books.

Awesome Read

Charles and Anna story was a great read; strong characters and great story line.

Excellent Read -- Highly Recommended!

Patricia Briggs never lets you down. It was a wonderful addition to my full set of her works. I highly recommend this e-book!

Awesome prequel to series

When Anna realizes that her pack's killing humans she goes behind her Alpha's back and calls the Marrock (head of all werewolves). When she fills him in on what's going on, he sends his second in command, Charles, which just so happens to be his son. Except when Charles shows up he quickly realizes that there is a lot more going on that what meets the eye.

I loved this story. I'm not usually such a big fan of novellas but this story wasn't rushed and really gave you an in depth look at Anna and Charles. I think if there weren't a novella to the main story line some of this information would have been overlooked and you wouldn't have realized how defeated Anna was and how much control it took Charles to slowly get Anna to trust him. Even though by the end of this book she isn't 100% confident, she is far from the broken woman she was at the beginning.

Anna was changed against her will and has been beaten and raped into submission since becoming a werewolf three years ago. She has learned to cower to those with more dominance, which just so happens to be everyone and expects nothing but violence from any male. So when Charles comes along and is practically as dominant as they come she is immediately on her guard around him waiting for the moment he will strike.

Charles has been sent to Chicago to not only protect Anna but to figure out what is going on with her pack. He is his father's enforcer and is well aware of the probability that he very well may have to "take care of things" in the pack. What he doesn't expect is for his wolf to go completely out of control when it comes to Anna. His wolf is prepared to kill everyone that has ever wronged Anna.

Alpha omega

Great story

Perfect

As always, Patricia Briggs has done a masterful job. This short story that introduces the Alpha and Omega series is very well done.

recommend

great read

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good intro to a new series!

As always Patricia Briggs tells a good story worth the journey. This made me buy the first book in this series. GOOD READ!

Love it

This has to be one the best series I have ever read.

Alpha & Omega

This is one of the best series I have read in a long time. Have read the Novella and the two books after it three times and enjoyed them immensely each time. So happy the third book is coming out while I am on vacation so I won,t have to read in pieces.

Howlable!

I love Patricia Briggs books and this is no different! It is like she looks into my inner being and writes what where my dreams take me at night! Alpa and Omega is a winner, she captured my relationship with my fiancee only with wolves. I have always been snappy and quick to anger yet when I met my fiancee see is my omega -she can calm me quicker then anyone around!

love, love, loved it

two of my all time favorite characters!

Short-sets up the whole Alpha and Omega series

Excellent, like all Briggs series. Sets up Anna in Chicago, and really fills in the gaps to enjoy the remaining Alpha and Omega eries. Highly recommend.

I love her stuff. Wish it was a little longer.

As always I love Patricia Briggs stuff. This was a very quick read but you definitely can't complain about the content. Enjoyed it.