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Sophia Katsaros #2
Erato
"A wolf knows nothing of revenge, but a man does.”
When the smoldering remains of werewolves are discovered the alpha of the Lykaonas Pack has one suspect, Dr. Sophia Katsaros, the only human to learn their secret and live.
The Efarmostís, a trio of cinder colored werewolves. A law unto themselves, they have done the dirty work of the pack for thousands of years. Once dispatched, they won't stop until they catch their prey.
As the body count rises, Sophia fights for her life and the lives of those she loves. Out of desperation Sophia strikes a dangerous bargain. Will she discover the truth of the dryad? What is the ancient evil that has risen? Will she find the killer before the Efarmostís find her?
When the smoldering remains of werewolves are discovered the alpha of the Lykaonas Pack has one suspect, Dr. Sophia Katsaros, the only human to learn their secret and live.
The Efarmostís, a trio of cinder colored werewolves. A law unto themselves, they have done the dirty work of the pack for thousands of years. Once dispatched, they won't stop until they catch their prey.
As the body count rises, Sophia fights for her life and the lives of those she loves. Out of desperation Sophia strikes a dangerous bargain. Will she discover the truth of the dryad? What is the ancient evil that has risen? Will she find the killer before the Efarmostís find her?
- GenresWerewolvesParanormal
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First published December 25, 2013
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Sharon Van Orman
8 books92 followersSharon is a full time writer. She lives in Nebraska with her family and a collection of animals including ones that were chosen and others that did the choosing.
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April 8, 2015
Erato is book 2 in The Sophia Katsaros Series. I had high hopes for this book as I loved Lykaia (book 1), and I wasn't disappointed. After Dr. Sophia Katsaros finds out that both her brothers were killed, she returns home, only to get into serious trouble. She has an unexpected visitor at her own apartment; a series of murders that follow are chilling, especially as they occur too close to where Sophia lives and works. Sophia decides to go to the pack Alpha where she learns that someone is killing the pack’s wolves, so she offers to help and find the murderer, provided she is protected by the pack. The investigation that she starts will be filled with lots of surprises and danger.
The storytelling is the main strength of this book and of Sharon Van Orman’s writing. Descriptive, full of action, tension, intrigue. The mythological aspect is developed on a larger scale, dwelled on more closely than in Lykaia, which makes this series distinct from any other series. A refreshing read where contemporary parts are followed by stories of mythology and gods. Definitely a must-read book! I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading a well-written and structured book. Can't wait to read the next in the series!
The storytelling is the main strength of this book and of Sharon Van Orman’s writing. Descriptive, full of action, tension, intrigue. The mythological aspect is developed on a larger scale, dwelled on more closely than in Lykaia, which makes this series distinct from any other series. A refreshing read where contemporary parts are followed by stories of mythology and gods. Definitely a must-read book! I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading a well-written and structured book. Can't wait to read the next in the series!
February 10, 2014
Erato begins at the very moment where Lykaia (book 1) left off. Doctor Kat has arrived back from Greece, having discovered that both of her brothers were murdered in an ancient rite to, supposedly, prolong the lives of a pack of werewolves, alive since the time of ancient Greece, predating our own myths and history of the time. She arrives home to find a wolf in her apartment, having fled Greece and, what she thought, the clutches of the pack, it comes as somewhat of a shock to find a shape-shifter waiting for her.
I loved Lykaia, it was so refreshing to read a tried and often overused genre and discover something new and exciting. Stripping the lycanthrope theme back to its origins in ancient myth, Sharon Van Orman produced a story laced with intrigue, mystery and no small amount of spine-chilling moments. I’m happy to report that she continues in this vein with Erato. Yet, in book 2 she brings a fresh dynamic to the story. In Erato we learn more about the origins of the wolves, and the magic that created them.
The new alpha has sent the pack enforcers, The Efarmostís, after Sophia with one aim, to kill her. When she realises she is being hunted in her own hometown, she does something unexpected, she flies out to confront the new alpha. She discovers that the pack are being systematically killed off one by one and she is the number one suspect. Although they are responsible for the death of her brothers, and she has now killed several of their number with an enchanted dagger, she forms an alliance of convenience with the new alpha. She offers her help as a forensic scientist to uncover the truth about who is killing off the pack in return for his protection against the enforcers and the rest of the pack.
As well as a hugely engrossing story, Sharon Van Orman brings her wonderful writing talent to bear, once again, in Erato. Some of her descriptions are simply poetic, yet never over the top. The book is written in first person, bringing the reader closer to the action, experiencing every emotion and moment of tension in full Technicolor.
I would highly recommend both Lykaia and Erato to anyone who enjoys a good book
I loved Lykaia, it was so refreshing to read a tried and often overused genre and discover something new and exciting. Stripping the lycanthrope theme back to its origins in ancient myth, Sharon Van Orman produced a story laced with intrigue, mystery and no small amount of spine-chilling moments. I’m happy to report that she continues in this vein with Erato. Yet, in book 2 she brings a fresh dynamic to the story. In Erato we learn more about the origins of the wolves, and the magic that created them.
The new alpha has sent the pack enforcers, The Efarmostís, after Sophia with one aim, to kill her. When she realises she is being hunted in her own hometown, she does something unexpected, she flies out to confront the new alpha. She discovers that the pack are being systematically killed off one by one and she is the number one suspect. Although they are responsible for the death of her brothers, and she has now killed several of their number with an enchanted dagger, she forms an alliance of convenience with the new alpha. She offers her help as a forensic scientist to uncover the truth about who is killing off the pack in return for his protection against the enforcers and the rest of the pack.
As well as a hugely engrossing story, Sharon Van Orman brings her wonderful writing talent to bear, once again, in Erato. Some of her descriptions are simply poetic, yet never over the top. The book is written in first person, bringing the reader closer to the action, experiencing every emotion and moment of tension in full Technicolor.
I would highly recommend both Lykaia and Erato to anyone who enjoys a good book
October 27, 2019
Erato
Absolutely stunning ! I literally could not stop reading I was so enamoured by the captivating story I was desperate to see what happens to Sophia and I wasn't disappointed ,well maybe a little as I had hoped for some romance for her but maybe next time
Absolutely stunning ! I literally could not stop reading I was so enamoured by the captivating story I was desperate to see what happens to Sophia and I wasn't disappointed ,well maybe a little as I had hoped for some romance for her but maybe next time
March 28, 2015
Erato by Sharon van Orman
The last time we saw Dr. Sophia Katsaros, she had just returned from a trip to Greece - where she'd gone to find her missing brothers - only to discover an entirely unwelcome guest waiting in her apartment. She soon learns that she's been targeted by the Enforcers of the werewolf pack who have come after her because no one who learns the secret of the pack is allowed to live.
When she begins finding gruesome messages being left for her as warnings, she decides to go to the pack alpha and get him to call off the dogs, as it were. There she learns that her situation is even more precarious because someone has been killing wolves from the pack and Sophia is the number one suspect. She offers the alpha a deal - if he'll call off the Enforcers, she'll prove she isn't the killer, and use her scientific skills to help him find out who is. So begins a uneasy alliance and a trip back to Greece to track down a killer.
As in "Lykaia," the story is told from multiple perspectives, with Sophia as the main narrator, written in first person. We also follow one of the Enforcers, see a few scenes from the killer's point of view, and learn more about the Dryad and Dryad magic in general. I found the system that van Orman has set up for the Dryad magic to be quite interesting. I also liked that as skeptical as Sophia was to start with, as she becomes more excepting of the magical world, you can sense a greater openness in her in general.
Something I really appreciated was that even though it was obvious that the pack alpha and Sophia found each other attractive, there was no insta-romance to be had here. They were working together out of necessity and each had very good reasons not to trust the other. While their relationship warmed up some throughout the course of the book, it would have felt cheap to have them jump into bed with all of the questions that is still lingered.
We also spend more time with Illyanna, the girlfriend of one of Sophia's brothers and mother of her soon-to-be-born niece. The friendship between Sophia and Illyanna is a lot of fun, especially as they learn more about the magical world. There was a natural easiness between them that carried over from the first book as they bonded over their mutual love for Sophia's brother, and I hope that we are not done with their story.
"Erato" does a great job of wrapping up the story begun in the "Lykaia," and the pair make for a very satisfying tale. Dr. Sophia Katsaros is an easy character to like and the world van Orman has created has a great balance of the fantastical and the realistic. There are some nice threads that could be easily woven into additional stories - and I sincerely hope they are.
The last time we saw Dr. Sophia Katsaros, she had just returned from a trip to Greece - where she'd gone to find her missing brothers - only to discover an entirely unwelcome guest waiting in her apartment. She soon learns that she's been targeted by the Enforcers of the werewolf pack who have come after her because no one who learns the secret of the pack is allowed to live.
When she begins finding gruesome messages being left for her as warnings, she decides to go to the pack alpha and get him to call off the dogs, as it were. There she learns that her situation is even more precarious because someone has been killing wolves from the pack and Sophia is the number one suspect. She offers the alpha a deal - if he'll call off the Enforcers, she'll prove she isn't the killer, and use her scientific skills to help him find out who is. So begins a uneasy alliance and a trip back to Greece to track down a killer.
As in "Lykaia," the story is told from multiple perspectives, with Sophia as the main narrator, written in first person. We also follow one of the Enforcers, see a few scenes from the killer's point of view, and learn more about the Dryad and Dryad magic in general. I found the system that van Orman has set up for the Dryad magic to be quite interesting. I also liked that as skeptical as Sophia was to start with, as she becomes more excepting of the magical world, you can sense a greater openness in her in general.
Something I really appreciated was that even though it was obvious that the pack alpha and Sophia found each other attractive, there was no insta-romance to be had here. They were working together out of necessity and each had very good reasons not to trust the other. While their relationship warmed up some throughout the course of the book, it would have felt cheap to have them jump into bed with all of the questions that is still lingered.
We also spend more time with Illyanna, the girlfriend of one of Sophia's brothers and mother of her soon-to-be-born niece. The friendship between Sophia and Illyanna is a lot of fun, especially as they learn more about the magical world. There was a natural easiness between them that carried over from the first book as they bonded over their mutual love for Sophia's brother, and I hope that we are not done with their story.
"Erato" does a great job of wrapping up the story begun in the "Lykaia," and the pair make for a very satisfying tale. Dr. Sophia Katsaros is an easy character to like and the world van Orman has created has a great balance of the fantastical and the realistic. There are some nice threads that could be easily woven into additional stories - and I sincerely hope they are.
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