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Underdogs #4
Red in Tooth and Claw
Canidae private investigator Ariadne Willow and her girlfriend Dale have had a hectic couple of years, dealing with murderous clients while attempting to stop an all-out war between hunters and wolves. After stopping the onset of wolf manoth, Ari decides it’s well past time that she and Dale take a vacation. Two weeks of rest and relaxation at the cabin where their relationship went from business to romance sounds like exactly what the doctor ordered. Dale hopes the opportunity to slow down will ease some of the pain Ari has been suffering from her transformations.
Their plans are thrown for a loop when Ari goes for a run and stumbles over the body of a dead girl hidden deep in the woods near the cabin. When she returns with the police the body has vanished and the scene hastily cleaned up. The police don’t see any evidence to confirm Ari’s claims but her enhanced canidae senses confirm the body was there and has vanished. With the police refuse to investigate based only on her word, Ari and Dale begin digging for the truth and quickly learn that the and there are some secrets people will go to any lengths to keep buried.
Their plans are thrown for a loop when Ari goes for a run and stumbles over the body of a dead girl hidden deep in the woods near the cabin. When she returns with the police the body has vanished and the scene hastily cleaned up. The police don’t see any evidence to confirm Ari’s claims but her enhanced canidae senses confirm the body was there and has vanished. With the police refuse to investigate based only on her word, Ari and Dale begin digging for the truth and quickly learn that the and there are some secrets people will go to any lengths to keep buried.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2015
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About the author
Geonn Cannon
113 books224 followersGeonn Cannon is a male author who grew up in Oklahoma, thousands of miles from the nearest coastline, who found his calling in stories about women who live on an island in the Pacific Northwest. In 2010, Geonn became the first male author to win the prestigious Golden Crown Literary Society Award for his novel "Gemini." In 2015, he won it again for "Dogs of War." He has written two official tie-in novels for Stargate SG-1, and his Riley Parra novels have been turned into an Emmy-nominated webseries by Tello Films. His first name is pronounced just like "John."
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 5, 2017
Great series! incredible writing,very creative,oozing with some hot chemistry and added love between both Ari & Dale... could not get enough of this story or theirs...the action was perfect and every supporting character involve were well defined and developed especially having the Sheriff and the mermaid added to this plotline,which was a definite series twister....highly recommend
May 19, 2015
Three Stars: f/f mystery/shapeshifter
I received this book from Inked Rainbow in return for an honest review.
This is the first book of this series I have read and I found it well written and an enjoyable read. I particularly thought the way the affinity between Dale and Ari was portrayed was outstanding and beautifully symbolized. Their tactile relationship showed such emotional and physical understanding and love for each other.
The woman's relationship ran alongside an interesting mystery combined with the enthralling added extra of Ari being a shapeshifter. Mr Cannon managed to integrate the shapeshifting so effortlessly that it seemed almost natural and no way out of the ordinary for someone to do this.
The ending left the reader wanting to know how Ari's condition would progress and I will certainly be looking out for this sequel.
The only reason I did not give this book more stars was due to the frequent references made to events which obviously occurred in previous books, though I realise this is a good marketing ploy as I will be looking to read the earlier novels!
I received this book from Inked Rainbow in return for an honest review.
This is the first book of this series I have read and I found it well written and an enjoyable read. I particularly thought the way the affinity between Dale and Ari was portrayed was outstanding and beautifully symbolized. Their tactile relationship showed such emotional and physical understanding and love for each other.
The woman's relationship ran alongside an interesting mystery combined with the enthralling added extra of Ari being a shapeshifter. Mr Cannon managed to integrate the shapeshifting so effortlessly that it seemed almost natural and no way out of the ordinary for someone to do this.
The ending left the reader wanting to know how Ari's condition would progress and I will certainly be looking out for this sequel.
The only reason I did not give this book more stars was due to the frequent references made to events which obviously occurred in previous books, though I realise this is a good marketing ploy as I will be looking to read the earlier novels!
April 17, 2019
I've never lived in a small town so these sort of stories are quite endearing to me. I enjoyed this book and I continue loving how Dale and Ari make new friends along the way.
July 16, 2015
FourandHalfStars
Another great read about Ari, Dale and there adventures!
Well written and full of page turning shenanagins! I just can't get enough of these two! Always into something and so easy to fall in love with!
This series never ceases to amaze me with the ease I am drawn into each book and there is always something new and captivating happening!
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
Amber
Another great read about Ari, Dale and there adventures!
Well written and full of page turning shenanagins! I just can't get enough of these two! Always into something and so easy to fall in love with!
This series never ceases to amaze me with the ease I am drawn into each book and there is always something new and captivating happening!
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
Amber
July 4, 2017
Another very good book in this series
Book 4 in the Underdog series tilts more to a traditional mystery/suspense novel; though it does have a couple of paranormal twists thrown in that are fun to think about. As per usual with this series, the writing is very good, the story is interesting and the characters are well developed. One of the things I appreciate most about this series, is that while there are ups and downs as the story progresses, the author does not needlessly prolong the drama. Things move quickly and the writing stays crisp, which I prefer to the overdone and long suffering angst I've sometimes experienced with other novels. It's a fine line, but I think this author has achieved a very good balance. I recommend this book and I'm looking forward to the next in this series.
Book 4 in the Underdog series tilts more to a traditional mystery/suspense novel; though it does have a couple of paranormal twists thrown in that are fun to think about. As per usual with this series, the writing is very good, the story is interesting and the characters are well developed. One of the things I appreciate most about this series, is that while there are ups and downs as the story progresses, the author does not needlessly prolong the drama. Things move quickly and the writing stays crisp, which I prefer to the overdone and long suffering angst I've sometimes experienced with other novels. It's a fine line, but I think this author has achieved a very good balance. I recommend this book and I'm looking forward to the next in this series.
June 29, 2016
I was going to give this short novella a three but changed it to a four mainly because of the authors amazing descriptive abilities. Every sentence gives the reader vivid details of what is occurring. Now the story itself was slightly confusing. I didn't completely understand the what or why and think story would have been better if it had been written as a book; giving the author more time expand on what was happening.
December 15, 2015
Red in Tooth and Claw (Underdogs #4) by Geonn Cannon: http://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwid... 2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
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