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Jane Yellowrock #6.2
Beneath a Bloody Moon
(In the Jane Yellowrock Companion Guide)
Jane Yellowrock and the Younger brothers, partners in Yellowrock Securities, are hired by the state of Louisiana to track, hunt, and dispatch a small pack of marauding werewolves. They may be part of the larger pack that Jane destroyed in the novel Mercy Blade. The job sounds easy on the surface, but is anything ever easy for Jane or her Beast?
Jane Yellowrock and the Younger brothers, partners in Yellowrock Securities, are hired by the state of Louisiana to track, hunt, and dispatch a small pack of marauding werewolves. They may be part of the larger pack that Jane destroyed in the novel Mercy Blade. The job sounds easy on the surface, but is anything ever easy for Jane or her Beast?
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Faith Hunter
93 books5,732 followersFaith Hunter's Junkyard Cats novella series is available in Audible, eBook, and "ridiculously expensive" (her words) trade paperback books at this time.
Faith's Jane Yellowrock series is a dark urban fantasy. Jane is a full blooded Cherokee skinwalker and hunter of rogue-vampires in a world of weres, witches, vampires, and other supernats. 15 books and several compilations of shorts
The Soulwood series is a dark-urban fantasy / paranormal police procedural /para-thriller series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram, an earth magic user and Special gent of PsyLED. 6 books
Her Rogue Mage novels—Bloodring, Seraphs, Host, and the RPG Rogue Mage—feature Thorn St. Croix, a stone mage in a post-apocalyptic alternate reality.
Faith is a full time writer who finally hired a housekeeper when the dust bunnies multiplied, She bakes homemade bread and loves to cook.
Faith researches in great detail, and tries most everything her characters do. Research led to her life’s passions – jewelry making, orchids, Japanese maples, bones, travel, white-water kayaking, and writing.
Faith loves orchids. Her favorite time of year is when several are blooming. Pictures can be seen at her FaceBook page. And yes, she collects bones and skulls. She has a fox, cat, dog, cow skull, goat, a boar skull, a deer skull, (that is, unfortunately, falling apart) and the jawbone of an ass. Her prize skull is a mountain lion (legally purchased from a US tannery) hit by a car in the wild.
Her latest love is Japanese maples, and she has managed to collect over thirty.
She and her husband RV, traveling to whitewater rivers to kayak all over the Southeast. Whitewater Kayaking is her very favorite sport, discovered when she was researching her (Gwen Hunter) mystery book, Rapid Descent. She took a lesson and—after a bout of panic attacks from fear of being upside down trapped in a boat—discovered she loved the sport.
Under other pen names, notably, Gwen Hunter, she writes action adventure, mysteries, and thrillers. As Gwen, she is a winner of the WH Smith Literary Award for Fresh Talent in 1995 in the UK, and won a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2008. As Faith, her books have been on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists, been nominated for various awards and won an Audie Award with Khristine Hvam, among other awards. Under all her pen names, she has more than 40 books, anthologies, and complications in print in 30 countries.
For more, including a list of her books, see www.faithhunter.net , www.gwenhunter.com . To keep up with her daily, join her fan pages at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.fait... and see her website blog at
www.faithhunter.net
Faith's Jane Yellowrock series is a dark urban fantasy. Jane is a full blooded Cherokee skinwalker and hunter of rogue-vampires in a world of weres, witches, vampires, and other supernats. 15 books and several compilations of shorts
The Soulwood series is a dark-urban fantasy / paranormal police procedural /para-thriller series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram, an earth magic user and Special gent of PsyLED. 6 books
Her Rogue Mage novels—Bloodring, Seraphs, Host, and the RPG Rogue Mage—feature Thorn St. Croix, a stone mage in a post-apocalyptic alternate reality.
Faith is a full time writer who finally hired a housekeeper when the dust bunnies multiplied, She bakes homemade bread and loves to cook.
Faith researches in great detail, and tries most everything her characters do. Research led to her life’s passions – jewelry making, orchids, Japanese maples, bones, travel, white-water kayaking, and writing.
Faith loves orchids. Her favorite time of year is when several are blooming. Pictures can be seen at her FaceBook page. And yes, she collects bones and skulls. She has a fox, cat, dog, cow skull, goat, a boar skull, a deer skull, (that is, unfortunately, falling apart) and the jawbone of an ass. Her prize skull is a mountain lion (legally purchased from a US tannery) hit by a car in the wild.
Her latest love is Japanese maples, and she has managed to collect over thirty.
She and her husband RV, traveling to whitewater rivers to kayak all over the Southeast. Whitewater Kayaking is her very favorite sport, discovered when she was researching her (Gwen Hunter) mystery book, Rapid Descent. She took a lesson and—after a bout of panic attacks from fear of being upside down trapped in a boat—discovered she loved the sport.
Under other pen names, notably, Gwen Hunter, she writes action adventure, mysteries, and thrillers. As Gwen, she is a winner of the WH Smith Literary Award for Fresh Talent in 1995 in the UK, and won a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2008. As Faith, her books have been on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists, been nominated for various awards and won an Audie Award with Khristine Hvam, among other awards. Under all her pen names, she has more than 40 books, anthologies, and complications in print in 30 countries.
For more, including a list of her books, see www.faithhunter.net , www.gwenhunter.com . To keep up with her daily, join her fan pages at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.fait... and see her website blog at
www.faithhunter.net
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March 24, 2017
*** 4 ***
This short story was a bit longer than the previous ones and thus had time to progress from a solid set-up to an exciting conclusion. I think I would have rated it with all the stars if it was not for one plot issue and couple of things I wish didn't keep on happening.
My plot issue is the major question mark surrounding the warewolf pack Jane and the Younger brothers were hired to eliminate. Mainly, what was with the warewolf who was some kind of prehistoric monster and how did they get to have a female wolf, after us being told that they are damn near impossible to create? Neither of these questions were asked nor answered. And I want to know!!!
The two things I wish would stop ... First is Jane has to stop getting herself killed by being reckless and counting on Beast to save her ass. Twice in just this story she was so badly hurt that she was unable to shit. Good thing Beast is not only the better hunter, but is smarter too, so she has learned how to shit on her own. Otherwise we would not have anymore Jane Yellowrock books...
The second is that I wish Jane would stop panting after Rick!!! WTF girl? You have the perfect excuse to shake him off, since you can't get busy under the sheets anymore! He is a slimy, cheating douchebag whom G-d gifted with looks and he is using them as a currency. He has never proven his loyalty and he pouts!!!! No! Get rid of him already and stop drooling over him - it is beneath you!
Otherwise, the story was very exciting and worth the time:-)
This short story was a bit longer than the previous ones and thus had time to progress from a solid set-up to an exciting conclusion. I think I would have rated it with all the stars if it was not for one plot issue and couple of things I wish didn't keep on happening.
My plot issue is the major question mark surrounding the warewolf pack Jane and the Younger brothers were hired to eliminate. Mainly, what was with the warewolf who was some kind of prehistoric monster and how did they get to have a female wolf, after us being told that they are damn near impossible to create? Neither of these questions were asked nor answered. And I want to know!!!
The two things I wish would stop ... First is Jane has to stop getting herself killed by being reckless and counting on Beast to save her ass. Twice in just this story she was so badly hurt that she was unable to shit. Good thing Beast is not only the better hunter, but is smarter too, so she has learned how to shit on her own. Otherwise we would not have anymore Jane Yellowrock books...
The second is that I wish Jane would stop panting after Rick!!! WTF girl? You have the perfect excuse to shake him off, since you can't get busy under the sheets anymore! He is a slimy, cheating douchebag whom G-d gifted with looks and he is using them as a currency. He has never proven his loyalty and he pouts!!!! No! Get rid of him already and stop drooling over him - it is beneath you!
Otherwise, the story was very exciting and worth the time:-)
February 26, 2016
This was another great short by Faith Hunter. I liked how Jane had to work with other paranormals in this addition, it helps to see how extraordinary she really can be. Her ability to skin walk is so interesting and ever changing. Khristine Hvam is the perfect southern voice for Jane.
April 22, 2017
Despite Rick's presence and Jane's constant pining after him, this was a great story. Mostly thanks t the younger brothers. Their sense of humour and constant bickering is just adorable. Ever since they joined Jane's little clan the series has improved a lot in terms of relatability. They create a sense of belonging and family.
The story itself takes us into a new place and for a change has nothing to do with vampires. Beast shines as usual and saves Jane repeatedly. Honestly Jane would be dead without her in less than a day! *growls n Beast speak* Jane is stupid kit.
It's a nice addition to the series and it would have been a 5 star read if that pesky Rick had stayed away.
The story itself takes us into a new place and for a change has nothing to do with vampires. Beast shines as usual and saves Jane repeatedly. Honestly Jane would be dead without her in less than a day! *growls n Beast speak* Jane is stupid kit.
It's a nice addition to the series and it would have been a 5 star read if that pesky Rick had stayed away.
October 29, 2023
3.0 stars
If Faith Hunter has a flaw, it's overusing concepts and/or revamping (HA!) ideas that have previously been treated as unique.
We know from MERCY BLADE that werewolves are cursed with both madness and an inability to create female werewolves. Which was why Magnolia Sweets was such a Big Deal.
Yet in this story, what are we dealing with?
Another female werewolf. *sighs* And the way the story plays out, we never get an explanation for HOW she exists or what the deal is with the inexplicably HUGE dire werewolf.
ALSO, there's Rick. Being Rick. Ugh.
If Faith Hunter has a flaw, it's overusing concepts and/or revamping (HA!) ideas that have previously been treated as unique.
We know from MERCY BLADE that werewolves are cursed with both madness and an inability to create female werewolves. Which was why Magnolia Sweets was such a Big Deal.
Yet in this story, what are we dealing with?
Another female werewolf. *sighs* And the way the story plays out, we never get an explanation for HOW she exists or what the deal is with the inexplicably HUGE dire werewolf.
ALSO, there's Rick. Being Rick. Ugh.
November 13, 2017
Argh, I never liked Rick as a possible romance with Jane and in this one they are all in. I'm ahead in the series and this sucks. I still don't get it, how? How? He is were tainted, that limits his sexual possibilities to others with were taint. It just frustrates me as I didn't like him for her before this. I don't dislike Rick like so many others, like they are mad this impossible romance didn't happen and hurt Jane. I like him in the Soulwood novels but he is a boss, as a character, not a possible anything else. Yep, he has issues with his "mate" and some questions get answered but I don't want his character as a possible boyfriend. Wow. Well, it is ruining this book because I know that Rick sucks as a romance for Jane. Probably for anyone else too. He is a good boss for Nell.
She get hurt severely too many times in this one and it also irritated me. Along with the Rick being the love interest, just made it hard to like. Then the overall story was just not that great. Only the ending and the lone wolf was interesting. It was OK and just.
She get hurt severely too many times in this one and it also irritated me. Along with the Rick being the love interest, just made it hard to like. Then the overall story was just not that great. Only the ending and the lone wolf was interesting. It was OK and just.
January 13, 2023
This novella seems familiar but I can't tell if I've previously read the ebook and didn't mark it or if it's close enough to the novel that it was probably a teaser for that I am getting them confused.
Full disclosure - the Rick LaFleur years were not my favorite Jane years, so this flashback didn't hit my radar as squee-worthy but it's personal preference, not quality of the story. The story is well flushed out.
Full disclosure - the Rick LaFleur years were not my favorite Jane years, so this flashback didn't hit my radar as squee-worthy but it's personal preference, not quality of the story. The story is well flushed out.
June 29, 2016
Absolutely loved reading this short story, it was fantastic, and I can't wait to read more!
December 5, 2018
I'm just not a fan of Rick... at all.
May 29, 2024
Way to meet the family Jane lol.
As always a fantastic story!
As always a fantastic story!
September 14, 2015
This was a good story, great action with just a smaller plot. I remain confused about the nature of Jane's relationship with Rick, but I guess eventually Ms. Hunter will sort it out.
February 17, 2019
Beneath a Bloody Moon is an audio short story from the Jane Yellowrock series written by Faith Hunter and read by Khristine Hvam. It takes place after the events of the sixth novel, Blood Trade, has Jane Yellowrock and her team hunting wayward werewolves for the state of Louisiana. It is first written and collected in The Jane Yellowrock World Companion.
Beneath a Bloody Moon has Jane Yellowrock and the Younger Brothers form Yellowrock Securities which was hired by the state of Louisiana, rather Rick LaFleur, to track, hunt, and dispatch a small pack of marauding werewolves that has wrecking havoc near his hometown. Jane Yellowrock has a suspicion that this may be part of a larger group that she had taken care of in Mercy Blade.
Beneath a Bloody Moon is written and narrated rather well. It is interesting short story and shows the nature of Jane Yellowrock, who would do anything for her friends – even risking her life, and the lack of respect she receives in return. The story is fast paced with some intense action, interesting details concerning Jane Yellowrock, and a few new characters.
All in all, Beneath a Bloody Moon is a well written, but more importantly, it expanded the wonderful world that is the Jane Yellowrock universe.
Beneath a Bloody Moon has Jane Yellowrock and the Younger Brothers form Yellowrock Securities which was hired by the state of Louisiana, rather Rick LaFleur, to track, hunt, and dispatch a small pack of marauding werewolves that has wrecking havoc near his hometown. Jane Yellowrock has a suspicion that this may be part of a larger group that she had taken care of in Mercy Blade.
Beneath a Bloody Moon is written and narrated rather well. It is interesting short story and shows the nature of Jane Yellowrock, who would do anything for her friends – even risking her life, and the lack of respect she receives in return. The story is fast paced with some intense action, interesting details concerning Jane Yellowrock, and a few new characters.
All in all, Beneath a Bloody Moon is a well written, but more importantly, it expanded the wonderful world that is the Jane Yellowrock universe.
April 7, 2021
I'd honestly forgotten everything about this story. That said, I'm not sure how to rate it or what to say. The story is interesting, but I feel like I'm left with more questions than answers. Some will be answered later in the series, some I don't remember if are ever mentioned again.
On top of that, I felt like the story was a tad too long, although I dare say it's a good example of how the real world works, which I usually like, so I'm chalking the "too long"-feeling up to personal stuff going on.
On top of that, I felt like the story was a tad too long, although I dare say it's a good example of how the real world works, which I usually like, so I'm chalking the "too long"-feeling up to personal stuff going on.
January 2, 2019
Longer length short story that was very satisfying in it's Beast/Jane interaction and a good bit of humor therein, but had a couple of plot points that were a little problematic for me, mostly about the weres that Jane and the Younger brothers are hunting. Still a fun addition for fans of the Yellowrock series.
June 29, 2022
This felt a lot like revisiting an old story that we didn't even realize had some unfinished threads. I like that we met some of Rick's relatives. I also like the relationship that is developing with the Younger brothers. This was a good filler story.
September 3, 2022
I wonder if Rick will ever fully understand this term for Jane and Beast might not fit them. Made me chuckle everytime. The sadness is that so many innocent died in this story but such is life. And Sarg was very intriguing
October 25, 2017
Another great short story by Faith Hunter...
November 20, 2017
Jane needs to stop getting herself killed and saved by Beast!
A little piece of my does like the idea of Rick and Jane together... I like seeing them work together.
A little piece of my does like the idea of Rick and Jane together... I like seeing them work together.
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May 25, 2018
Jane is contacted by Rick to check on werewolf attack. She and her boys are so fun to peek into their world as they clean up the evil out there.
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July 20, 2018
I liked this short story. I would like to learn more about werewolves and why the females go crazy.
October 23, 2019
Lots of sneaky little clues that you won't understand if you haven't read all the books (shorts included). Beast is best hunter !!!!
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January 25, 2021published in the anthology Blood in Her Veins: Nineteen Stories from the World of Jane Yellowrock
March 25, 2021
Fun read!
February 9, 2022
Aah. Lovely to get the old Jane back for a bit. This was a double read but I don’t regret it at all. Loved it.
March 17, 2022
Very exciting. Somewhat predictable in the sense of... hey, it's Jane Yellowrock.
August 6, 2023
Beast learns to appreciate Brute in this episode.
October 4, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. It was a very good story with my favorite heroine. I am a big fan of Faith Hunter.
February 20, 2025
I love this book so much. It was such a great story. Fast paced, really good.
May 4, 2025
Love these side stories! Love this series
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