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Patricia Briggs, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson novels, “always enchants her readers" (Lynn Viehl). Now her Alpha and Omega series—set in a world of shifting shapes, loyalties, and passions—brings werewolves out of the darkness and into a society where fear and prejudice could turn the hunters into the prey…
It is said that opposites attract. And in the case of werewolves Anna Latham and Charles Cornick, they mate. The son—and enforcer—of the leader of the North American werewolves, Charles is a dominant Alpha. While Anna, an Omega, has the rare ability to calm others of her kind.
When the FBI requests the pack’s help on a local serial-killer case, Charles and Anna are sent to Boston to join the investigation. It soon becomes clear that someone is targeting the preternatural. And now Anna and Charles have put themselves right in the killer’s sights…
For werewolves, living among humans is problematic enough, but in their latest predicament, Alpha enforcer Charles Cornick and his mate Anna Latham face dangers best described as grave. The FBI has requested their help in tracking down a Boston area serial killer, but before long, these pursuers learn the hard way that they can also become the pursued. A strong seller in hardcover; now in mass-market paperback and NOOK Book.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs lives in Washington State with her husband, children, and a small herd of horses.
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Posted March 8, 2012
Our Review [by Shawnie – LITERAL ADDICTION’s Associate Reviewer]:
PATRICIA BRIGGS, HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
The wait is over. Fair Game, the newest installment in the Alpha and Omega series, is here, and let me be the first to tell you all that it is AWESOME!
The first thing you’ll notice when you begin this book, is that it’s a lot darker than the first two novels. When I read the Prologue, I was expecting something lovey dovey between Charles and Anna (probably because that is what I wanted to see from them), but that is so not what we get - Mrs. Briggs hits us hard with despair and loneliness in the shape of a small child, and then death to top it all off. I found myself trying to figure out what this all had to do with the story, but once the prologue is done, we meet Anna… Briggs keeps us on the edge of our seats with this one, because you never know which way the story will go.
Charles has dealt more deaths in the short amount of time since his father - The Marrok - brought the North American Wolves out to the public than in his entire two hundred years of life. And wouldn't you know, it’s starting to take a toll on our Alpha male, who would never ask for help from his Anna because he wants to protect her. HOW DO YOU THINK THAT'S GOING FOR HIM? *laughs* It’s sad though really, because he is pushing her away, and we - the readers - start thinking that they aren't going to last. Brother wolf isn't having that though. *GRINS* No I will not tell you what he does because that would be cheating, but Bran, our cool and calm Marrok, has a plan now that he is seeing what is happening. (WARNING! YOU WILL WANT TO SHOOT HIM IN THE BEGINNING.)
Charles needs a buffer, so what does Bran do? He sends Anna, out as a consultant for the F.B.I, which makes Charles her muscle on this latest adventure of theirs. Soon, because nothing ever goes smoothly for these two, they find themselves knee deep in a situation that can either spiral out of control or mend something that is broken. I will let you guys decide which one it is or is it both? Hmmm *GRINS*
Within this installment we meet some interesting new characters and get a taste of some old oness too; like Asil who is a personal favorite of mine. Briggs gives you everything with this book - just like Cry Wolf and Hunting Ground.
We get to see Anna as she grows and becomes the women she and Charles believe she can and will be. She isn't all the way there, but a certain situation sure makes her see herself differently, and she will make you want to cheer her on. GO ANNA!
There is so much in this book: romance (you have to wait for it), action (what's a Patricia Briggs novel without some action), plus a lot of humor in this one too. I swear I was laughing so hard at times I had to go back and reread those sections again. ¿ Trust me when I tell you that this book is worth every second it takes you to read it and then some. The ending leaves you drooling for more… so much more.
I cannot wait for the fourth book, which we all know isn't going to be out any time soon, which sucks, but we have Mercy Thompson to look forward to in the beginning of next year.
P.S. THERE BE GHOST IS THIS BOOK, AND THEY AREN'T NICE. *Laughs*
LITERAL ADDICTION’s Associate Reviewer gives Fair Game 5 Skulls and would give it another ½ if there were one to give.
Pick up Fair Game if you haven't already, and if you haven’t started this series yet, go and get the first 2 as well because you are missing out.
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Posted March 7, 2012
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Awesome book with great story line. one of my fav
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 12, 2012
I'm confused by why the Nook book is almost 5 dollars MORE expensive then the paperback.......I love this series but this is insane...
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 7, 2012
Patricia Briggs is the most solid writer I can name. Her story-lines, if sometimes far-fetched, are detailed, compelling, and well-thought out. I started out reading her fantasy novels, moved to Mercy Thompson, and now she has the Alpha & Omega. Bring it on!
Summary: Anna sees her husband losing his ability to "feel" as his role of enforcer taking more and more of a toll on him. She finally gets through to the Marok, and it is suggested that letting Anna & Charles chase after a through and through bad guy might help exorcise his demons. But nothing is ever simple, and Anna must fight for her husband's sanity, their marriage, and even her life.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 7, 2012
Let me just say WOW! I love the Alpha & Omega series and this book does not disappoint. The two mated werewolves Charles an enforcer for all the North American wolves and Anna the Omega can't seem to get a break. They are always being sent on another mission by Charles father the leader of all the North American wolves. This latest involves werewolves, witches, the fae, a mystical white stag, psycho humans and the FBI. I didn't like the cost of $12.99 for only 230 pages of material but what can you do. Ms. Briggs keep them coming!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This was, in my opinion, the darkest novel that Briggs has written to date. It was a difficult read for me because the killers were so brutal. It was like reading Law and Order: SVU - Paranormal Division, or something. I generally like the Alpha and Omega series better than the Mercy Thompson series, though I love them both, but this novel reminded me more of the Mercy series. This is my least favorite of the Alpha and Omega series, for sure, and my third least favorite by Briggs. It was pretty obvious who the bad guy was, and Briggs is usually better at keeping me guessing. I just didn't feel the level of suspense that I'm used to when reading a Briggs novel. To me, this was one of those books that was necessary to move the story forward, and that usually makes for a less than amazing story. However, I still enjoyed the book, and it was still well-written. I just hope the next one is better.
Charles and Anna have hit a rift in their marriage, so they weren't as close as they have been in previous novels. This isn't because they don't like each other anymore; it's simply because Charles' guilt at being his father's unquestioning assassin is taking a toll on Charles since he's more about justice than mindless killing. Since the chemistry between them is non-existent for most of this novel, and the majority of the book was set in Boston, this crossed over into the realm of Urban Fantasy rather than Paranormal Romance. The sweet romance of this series is supposed to be what sets it apart from the Mercy series. I'm sure you see the problem with this crossing over. However, there were some extremely interesting developments in the story.
One of the newer things I noticed is that Charles and Anna are working with humans to solve a crime. Now that the werewolves have come out, it's important to have good public relations with the humans. I really liked Leslie, and I hope to see more of her in future books. She was a fantastic character. She was strong, intelligent, and open-minded. Also, Charles grew a lot in Fair Game. He developed more than I expected him to, and I can't wait to see what these developments mean for his and Anna's relationship, as well as his relationship his father. Bran changed a little as well, and Anna really stood on her own two feet. She has become much stronger and will not let herself be victimized again. She's healing by leaps and bounds.
I liked the developments with the fae, and the ending has ensured that there will be a lot of turbulence in the Mercy/Alpha and Omega world. I'm interested to see how these developments affect Mercy and company in Seattle, as well as how they affect Bran and the Marrok's pack in Montana. These two series just got a lot more complicated, and the next few books for each series are going to be intense. One thing about the ending really bothered me, though, and I just feel like more people should have died. I know that sounds harsh, but once you read the book, you'll probably understand what I mean. Of course, maybe death was too good for the bigots. Yea, I got angry at quite a few people while reading this.
The pacing of the book was done pretty well, though it did drag and some places. I felt like some of the parts were a bit uncalled for and just used for padding to make sure the book was long enough, and parts that would have shown Anna and Charles trying to fix their relationship or developments in the serial killer case were skipped over.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 1, 2012
This book was fun on so many levels: characters, plot, and especially the twist at the end. It's definitely going to have repercussions with Mercy's world.
I would really like to see a cross-over w/ Mercy's and Anna's worlds colliding.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 9, 2012
I didnt mind the cost grrr we waited almost 2 yrs for something i felt was hurriedly wrote, dont get me wrong though shes still amazing writer and i usually love all she writes
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Posted March 9, 2012
Serious situations aside, as the author has handled sesitive subject matter before, the book's overall tone/mood felt different from the previous books in the series. Anna's character wasn't meshing as well with Charles' uber-conflicted character in this book. Charles came off a bit more angry and careless than reluctant hero. The sudden changes in personality made each protagonist a little less likeable, and much of their cajoling humor (and Brigg's trademark humor) was missing. Still--wonderful book and writer.
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Posted May 13, 2013
Fair Game is the best Alpha & Omega book yet. I only wish Briggs could write faster, but at least her books are worth the wait! Now I am just waiting for a crossover book where Mercy and Anna meet.
Set in Boston, just after River Marked, Fair Game follows Charles and Anna as they hunt a serial killer. Fae and witch magic combine with "normal" human issues to create a killer who has been active for decades and now he is targeting werewolves.
Wonderful characters, old and new, populate this book. It is a great read, but I warn you now be sure to set aside a few hours, because once you start reading you won't want to stop!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This probably won't be an objective review because from the very beginning of the book I was disappointed by the fact that it skips a few years into the future. I don't know about everyone else, but I was genuinely looking forward to the continuing story of Anna's recovery and as a reader felt (for lack of a better word) "jipped" that without seeing how it happens we're just suddenly introduced to stable/independent Anna. She had to get better eventually of course, but there was a lot of personal growth and growth between her and Charles which, had we seen, would have made the end result a lot more meaningful. I just don't feel as connected to her character without that bridging the gap and it made a good book a little less interesting.
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Posted March 8, 2012
Loved it. Patricia, I love your books, can you just write faster please? :)
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Posted March 6, 2012
With the exception of one detail, excellent and unexpected.
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Posted May 12, 2013
Like the characters - happy to see them again. Story is good in and of itself, but much more enjoyable if you've read the other books in this series and in the Mercedes Thompson series. You will not go wrong with any of them.
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Posted May 7, 2013
Patricia Briggs has a way of weaving an intricate and marvelous tale thatmakes you want to live in the world of Mercy Thompson and her wolves! This tale picks up shortly after the last novel and it doesn't disappoint. Without giving anything away, it was a wild ride that leftme wanting more. Can't wait for the next in the series
Anonymous
Posted May 7, 2013
I really love this own series. Patricia Briggs continues to show a great story, plot, action, and you can connect with the characters.
I can't wait for the next book.
WayaAdanvdo
Posted April 24, 2013
I had gotten the 1st by glancing over it at the front of a check out line it sounded good and i love wolves and werewolves. I didn't expect it to be this amazing i bought the 2nd and 3rd book this past Sunday and i have already read both of them and they are one of my favorite books. Please Please tell me there will be a 4th because this book is so amazing!!!
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Posted April 11, 2013
Hey babe.
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Posted April 19, 2013
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Anonymous
Posted April 6, 2013
Solving another mystery they go......the suspects did every horrible thing one human can do to another. A relationship needed repairing what better way than solving a case? I Iiked it not as much as the others and i will probably never read this book again.
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Overview
Patricia Briggs, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson novels, “always enchants her readers" (Lynn Viehl). Now her Alpha and Omega series—set in a world of shifting shapes, loyalties, and passions—brings werewolves out of the darkness and into a society where fear and prejudice could turn the hunters into the prey…
It is said that opposites attract. And in the case of werewolves Anna Latham and Charles Cornick, they mate. The son—and enforcer—of the ...