Wolf's Revenge

Shifter Legacies, Book 2

By: Mark E. Cooper

Narrated by: Mikael Naramore

Los Angeles: A city where monsters live cheek by jowl with humans. A city where violence simmers just below the surface. Lieutenant Christine Humber of the LAPD's robbery homicide division is well aware of that violence. She has worked for years in the city's most violent district, known locally as Monster Central.

When called to a murder scene, Chris and her partner learn that the victim is a shifter - a werewolf - and he died hard. Chris soon realises that she has a very special serial killer loose in her city, one that is taking down Monster Central's bad boys one by one. Who or what can kill a werewolf and leave no trace? Chris and her partner race to find out.

©2005 Mark E. Cooper (P)2014 Mark E. Cooper

Great continuation of The Shifter Legacies

Any additional comments?

This story follows cop Chris, one of the main characters in the prequel 'Way of the Wolf' as she investigates a murder by a psychopathic shifter. It's written entirely from Chris' point of view and follows her evolution as a character as she learns more about the world of shifters.

Because I already knew most of the characters from the previous book, it was easier to keep track of the 'cast' when listening to this on audible. I enjoyed the story; the fight scenes are well-written, the world-building is interesting and the narration is excellent.

Now, what I want to know is: are there more in this series?

Chris's New Life!

Would you consider the audio edition of Wolf's Revenge to be better than the print version?

Yes. I can work, drive, clean, fold laundry etc... And still enjoy the heck out of the audio!

What did you like best about this story?

I thought it was so great when Chris finally made a new life for herself.

Have you listened to any of Mikael Naramore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes this is the 3rd. He is really good. I love how easily he can change his voice to the character.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I was hoping all through the book that Chris would start her love life up! LOL

Any additional comments?

Book 2 really expanded on Chris's (The police Lady) life. I really felt pulled into her drama when she found out she was changed into a shifter. Her life becomes a wreck. The author did a great job at showing how strong a women can be. Chris works through everything life is throwing at her. Than she stands up and fights harder. She can not help but continue to act as if she is still a police women. Sticking up for the underdog is an on going theme for her. I think through out the series it will be just who she is. But now I can't wait to see if she will ever have her own love life. Hopefully in book 2. :) God knows I love a mystery, paranormal, Kicking ass and taking names female Heroine!

The back ground story about the lack 'human' rights non-humans endure'. I get so mad with the characters when they are being treated badly. In one scene a police woman is stunning Chris just because she can. Than I feel like jumping in kicking ass. LOL Grrrrr!

Really I loved it. I can see myself listening to the complete series again.

An Alternate Reality

I've just finished listening to the first two books in the series, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The second book was even more enjoyable than the first. The first book was larger in scope with backstory, plot threads, and less distinct primary characters, but Wolf's Revenge was a more constrained to a single primary protagonist, Chris, the police detective from the first novel, and a primary plot. In this book though, her tenure on the police force is short lived, and her world is unfortunately turned upside down. The book deals then with her altered life, and a quest for justice against the person who changed her life.

I really felt for the character, and was hoping (and wondering) if something that was done to her at the end of book 1 would have been undone, and her reaction to it. I am wondering if this will happen in a future novel, where she regains some lost memories.

The book didn't end on a cliffhanger, and everything resolved and wrapped up nicely. Which is a good thing given this book was written in 2005. I did contact the author and he does have to more books in the series plotted but not written yet.

The narration was top shelf, was easy to listen to, and distinguish characters.

I am interested now in listening to more by this team, and more in this series. I have listened to several series I'd consider in this genre, including some by really popular authors, and I did enjoy this series better.

Great sequel

What did you love best about Wolf's Revenge?

All of it

Which scene was your favorite?

I didn't have one the whole book was great

Any additional comments?

This is a great book. I can't wait to read or listen to the next one

An interesting meld of Paranormal and Action

Would you consider the audio edition of Wolf's Revenge to be better than the print version?

For me the audio version was great because I can listen to it while I'm driving.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I still love Chris, the ex-cop. She is practical, and able to deal with the changes in her life. She mourns her past but dives into her future with agility.

Which scene was your favorite?

Several made me laugh, but I liked the scene in the arena when she figured out a way to thwart the Alley Dog alpha, and not become his mate. It was clever, and it worked.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, when I had to turn it off , I thought about the story for quite awhile afterward, I like being drawn into a writers universe like that.

Any additional comments?

This series has had some interesting variance from the genre of were's and vampires. I'm interested to see where it goes.

A Great Second Book.

Any additional comments?

This is book 2 of the series so may contain spoilers for book 1!!

In the last book we had a lot of characters to focus on but in this one it's mostly about Chris, which I loved because she was awesome in book 1!! Chris is a homicide detective and a great one at that, though she is rash and impulsive. This impulsiveness leads to Chris facing down a Shifter by herself and unfortunately she gets bitten. She wakes in hospital disoriented, with no memory of how she got there. Slowly her memory comes back and the doc has to tell her that her life is irrevocably changed. She wants to carry on as she was but being a Shifter there is so much she can't do, like be a cop!! With her life changed forever, all Chris wants to do is get revenge and end the life of the Shifter who is killing and changing people, including herself! How will Chris handle being a Shifter?? Well, you will have to read it to find out ;)

Now I really enjoyed book 1 and was eagerly looking forward to this. I'm glad to say that this is even better than the first. The fact that there are less POV helps as well. I loved Chris in book 1 and thought she was kick ass, but now she ends up as a Shifter she turns even more kick ass. She takes no prisoner!!! I felt for her when her life changed, she lost basically everything simply because she was a Shifter, but she doesn't let it keep her down. She dusts herself off and sets out to right wrongs. The author knows how to write a strong female lead.

Once again, Mark E Cooper has created an action packed and fast paced read. This man sure knows how to grab you and pull you in!! You are thrown into the action, along with the characters, from the very start and it's pretty much non stop all the time. There is so much going on in the story that I didn't want it to end. I sure hope there is more set in this amazing world!!

The audio was awesome as always though I did find it hard to truly enjoy Michael Naramores narration this time because being that the book is mainly from a female POV I thought it should of been a female reading it. DOn't get me wrong though, Michael did a great job as always and really has a range of tones, I just thought having a female would of added more. Saying that, I still highly recommend the audio because it does bring the story to life!

Wolves, Vamps and more

This was one of the best Paranormal books I've listened to in quite awhile. It was pure paranormal. If you are looking to get a "sex fix" don't buy this book, but, if you are looking for a good werewolf and vamp book...GO FOR IT.

Book 2

Any additional comments?

This was a good follow up book. I think it is better than the first book. I would recommend it to readers and listeners of audiobook. I recommend.

Excellent

This a great feast of genres. It seems that there are only the 2 books to come out of this rich world of possibilities. Pity.

Another great listen!

What did you love best about Wolf's Revenge?

I loved getting to send more time with lieutenant Chris Humber. She is a strong and hard headed person who i would love to read more about.

What did you like best about this story?

The writing and narration are really great. I was able to just lose myself in the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when Chris changed for the first time.

Any additional comments?

I want another story in this series. I will keep a look out for more of Mark Coopers books.