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The Lycanthropy Files #1
The Wolf's Shadow
Life as she knew it is over. At the next full moon, the real trouble begins…
Epidemiologist Joanie Fisher can’t catch a break. After her lab burns to the ground, her boss simultaneously fires her and ends their affair. And though she’s inherited her grandfather’s multimillion-dollar estate, Joanie’s shocked to discover the property comes infested with werewolves.
Confronted by a ruggedly handsome shifter who begs her to continue her cutting edge research into the wolves’ physical changes, Joanie unearths a sinister conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. And as she pushes hard to find the cure, shadowy figures will do anything to make sure she never develops a treatment… including resorting to murder.
Can Joanie end the wolfish disease before she’s next on a killer’s list?
The Wolf’s Shadow is the first book in the pulse-pounding Lycanthropy Files urban fantasy series. If you like strong female characters, insidious cabals, and medical thriller-style storytelling, then you’ll love Cecilia Dominic’s hair-raising genre mashup.
Epidemiologist Joanie Fisher can’t catch a break. After her lab burns to the ground, her boss simultaneously fires her and ends their affair. And though she’s inherited her grandfather’s multimillion-dollar estate, Joanie’s shocked to discover the property comes infested with werewolves.
Confronted by a ruggedly handsome shifter who begs her to continue her cutting edge research into the wolves’ physical changes, Joanie unearths a sinister conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. And as she pushes hard to find the cure, shadowy figures will do anything to make sure she never develops a treatment… including resorting to murder.
Can Joanie end the wolfish disease before she’s next on a killer’s list?
The Wolf’s Shadow is the first book in the pulse-pounding Lycanthropy Files urban fantasy series. If you like strong female characters, insidious cabals, and medical thriller-style storytelling, then you’ll love Cecilia Dominic’s hair-raising genre mashup.
328 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2013
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About the author
Cecilia Dominic
34 books394 followersCecilia Dominic became a clinical psychologist because she's fascinated by people and their stories, but she couldn't stop making stuff up. By day, she helps people cure their insomnia. By night, she writes fiction that keeps her readers turning pages past bedtime. Yes, she recognizes the conflict of interest between her two careers, but she prefers to be called versatile, not conflicted. Cecilia has been published in short and novel-length fiction and currently writes urban fantasy and steampunk. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and the world’s cutest cat.
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July 26, 2016
This book did not work for me. Generally unlikeable characters, lack of plot cohesion and a romantic male lead who perpetrates physical violence upon the female lead when they first meet.
DNF Review posted at The Book Pushers: http://thebookpushers.com/2013/10/03/...
DNF Review posted at The Book Pushers: http://thebookpushers.com/2013/10/03/...
October 29, 2022
Urban Fantasy
I liked the storyline, but unfortunately, it wasn't my cup of tea. I didn't like the main female or her best friend. While the author needed to show that the friend was being a few more degrees of irritated than normal. It just came off as bitchy squared. I didn't feel the friendship and loyalty I expected of best friends. It could be that Dr. Johanna Foster was involved with her boss (a married man) and was easily turned on by a few other men in the book. While this could have been hormones, it just came across to me as a lack of character substance.
Since this is an Urban Fantasy and not a romance it shouldn't matter. For those that don't have the hang-ups I do about loyalty and fidelity, you might really enjoy the book. The overall plot was interesting and worthwhile.
I liked the storyline, but unfortunately, it wasn't my cup of tea. I didn't like the main female or her best friend. While the author needed to show that the friend was being a few more degrees of irritated than normal. It just came off as bitchy squared. I didn't feel the friendship and loyalty I expected of best friends. It could be that Dr. Johanna Foster was involved with her boss (a married man) and was easily turned on by a few other men in the book. While this could have been hormones, it just came across to me as a lack of character substance.
Since this is an Urban Fantasy and not a romance it shouldn't matter. For those that don't have the hang-ups I do about loyalty and fidelity, you might really enjoy the book. The overall plot was interesting and worthwhile.
November 16, 2019
She does not want to believe in werewolves but they give her no choice. She is working on a cure when a real life werewolf comes asking for her help. She has had to go to her missing grandfather estate. Will she help him? Will she find her grandfather? Why are children going missing? See if she can find all the answers
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 3, 2019
We have some mystery. Joanie is looking for cure, but now there is a fire. She has inherited some land and goes there to check it out. What is happening to her friend? What is all this mystery here? What really happened to her Grandfather?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2023
The Wolf's Shadow is an urban fantasy book. It tells the story of Joanie and along the way, she finds out way more information not just about her family but also the whole town that leaves her with more questions than answers.
I overall enjoyed the story of Joanie and her best friend. The wolf shadow was a fun mystery I enjoyed all the twists and turns it took me on throughout the whole book. I can't wait to pick up the next book in the series and find out Lonna's story.
I overall enjoyed the story of Joanie and her best friend. The wolf shadow was a fun mystery I enjoyed all the twists and turns it took me on throughout the whole book. I can't wait to pick up the next book in the series and find out Lonna's story.
March 3, 2021
Unfortunately, I didn't like the main character or feel that I got to know any of the other characters to any depth. The main character came across as self-pitying and resentful. I liked the storyline but feel like the other characters could have been fleshed out more to provide depth and interest. The love/sex interests were all over the place and didn't feel natural. The writing itself was good enough that I finished the book.
March 8, 2014
The Mountain’s Shadow is one of those books that breaks through genre borders. If I could coin a new sub-genre, I’d call this werewolf mystery/medical thriller. Though it has a hint of romance, Dr. Joanie Fisher is far from your typical romance novel heroine. She’s flawed. She’s made mistakes. And she’s not wallowing in guilt because of them.
An author has to know her stuff when taking on a character like Dr. Fisher. The medical and scientific details ring true and add a unique touch to the story, differentiating it further from other books on the werewolf shelf. The writing is smooth, pulls you in, and keeps you there.
The plot is hard to anticipate, partly because the characters are so human...in a manner of speaking...and so far from cookie-cutter perfection. Personally speaking, this is the perfect book when you’ve overdosed on romance novels and need something to cleanse your book palate. It’s fresh, different, and fascinating.
I can’t wait for Lonna’s story and hope to see more of Joanie in the next book!
An author has to know her stuff when taking on a character like Dr. Fisher. The medical and scientific details ring true and add a unique touch to the story, differentiating it further from other books on the werewolf shelf. The writing is smooth, pulls you in, and keeps you there.
The plot is hard to anticipate, partly because the characters are so human...in a manner of speaking...and so far from cookie-cutter perfection. Personally speaking, this is the perfect book when you’ve overdosed on romance novels and need something to cleanse your book palate. It’s fresh, different, and fascinating.
I can’t wait for Lonna’s story and hope to see more of Joanie in the next book!
November 19, 2013
I really enjoyed this book because of all the Southern Gothic elements in it. You have a young woman inheriting a fortune and an enormous house, Wolfsbane Manor, set in the middle of a small community in the Ozarks. Danger and strangeness abounds. There there are several men in her life, each carrying their own dark secrets. Who will she choose? What if she chooses the wrong one?
Then there is the mystery of why children in the town are going missing, what really happened to her grandfather and twin brother,and why is her best friend acting so weird? Plenty of questions and fast-paced action to make this a fun, easy read.
If, like me, you grew up loving Gothic novels like Victoria Holt and Mary Stewart, you will love this book! I'm looking forward to more in this series.
I would have liked a bit more romance, but that's just a personal preference.
I highly recommend this book!
Then there is the mystery of why children in the town are going missing, what really happened to her grandfather and twin brother,and why is her best friend acting so weird? Plenty of questions and fast-paced action to make this a fun, easy read.
If, like me, you grew up loving Gothic novels like Victoria Holt and Mary Stewart, you will love this book! I'm looking forward to more in this series.
I would have liked a bit more romance, but that's just a personal preference.
I highly recommend this book!
August 25, 2014
Reviewed for RT Book Reviews October 2014 issue: http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/mountains-shadow
November 26, 2017
I was a bit confused at the start of this book. I found it somewhat difficult to keep track of characters, locations, and events and follow what was happening. I read this at a point in my life when I had a lot going on, so I'm honestly not sure if it was the book or me, but either the book was a little unclear, or it requires readers to pay more attention than I was able to give.
I'm still giving this a positive review because I found the new take on lycanthropy interesting and I liked most of the characters most of the time. Some of the characters are not very likeable at all, but for the most part, you can still understand their motivations. Even the most likeable characters in this book tend to behave in unpleasant ways at least some of the time, and there are times when I might not want to read about characters like that, but sometimes it's a nice change when the behavior is understandable. Perhaps because she is a psychologist, I think writing characters whose motivations make sense is one of Cecilia Dominic's strengths.
I really liked the more scientific explanation of lycanthropy (CLS) in this book, and I felt like the author did a good job showing how the condition might change the lives of those suffering from it. I look forward to learning more about this condition in the subsequent books. I also enjoyed the mystery and conspiracy aspects of the plot, and I suspect that those elements may appear in subsequent books as well. This book got off to somewhat of a slow start, but once the pace picked up, it was pretty exciting. The ending satisfactorily resolved the main mysteries introduced in this book while leaving plenty of threads still to be explored in future books.
I will caution that if you are someone who dislikes adultery or love triangles (actually, not so much a triangle as just messy, complicated relationships between conflicted people), you may be uncomfortable with this book. To be fair, the adultery is not romanticized--the negative effects are clearly depicted. The language was pretty clean though, and while there were references to sexual activity, most of the action took place "off stage." Similarly, although this book included violence and death, nothing was depicted graphically.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and volunteered to review it. I noticed just a few copyediting errors in the version I reviewed, and the ebook was cleanly formatted.
I'm still giving this a positive review because I found the new take on lycanthropy interesting and I liked most of the characters most of the time. Some of the characters are not very likeable at all, but for the most part, you can still understand their motivations. Even the most likeable characters in this book tend to behave in unpleasant ways at least some of the time, and there are times when I might not want to read about characters like that, but sometimes it's a nice change when the behavior is understandable. Perhaps because she is a psychologist, I think writing characters whose motivations make sense is one of Cecilia Dominic's strengths.
I really liked the more scientific explanation of lycanthropy (CLS) in this book, and I felt like the author did a good job showing how the condition might change the lives of those suffering from it. I look forward to learning more about this condition in the subsequent books. I also enjoyed the mystery and conspiracy aspects of the plot, and I suspect that those elements may appear in subsequent books as well. This book got off to somewhat of a slow start, but once the pace picked up, it was pretty exciting. The ending satisfactorily resolved the main mysteries introduced in this book while leaving plenty of threads still to be explored in future books.
I will caution that if you are someone who dislikes adultery or love triangles (actually, not so much a triangle as just messy, complicated relationships between conflicted people), you may be uncomfortable with this book. To be fair, the adultery is not romanticized--the negative effects are clearly depicted. The language was pretty clean though, and while there were references to sexual activity, most of the action took place "off stage." Similarly, although this book included violence and death, nothing was depicted graphically.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and volunteered to review it. I noticed just a few copyediting errors in the version I reviewed, and the ebook was cleanly formatted.
April 25, 2022
Joanie Fisher is an epidemiologist who works for a research lab, that is until it burns down, destroying all her research and her job in the process, this also means the end of a an affair with her boss, who finished what they had on the same day as he terminates her employment, but on the same day a few weeks after nearly being killed by the fire, she receives a letter from a lawyer asking her to meet him at his office to go through her grandfathers will. When she gets there, she overhears a heated discussion in the office and finds that it concerns her grandfathers estate and therefore her, but when the client storms out, she cannot help but notice that he is a handsome, but dark storm blowing past her, this does not help with the distracting news that the estate she will be inheriting is worth multi-millions of dollars, but that there is also a condition attached to it, she has to move in immediately and that the lawyer will arrange the movement of all her belongings and that she doesn’t have to worry about a thing.
As she is trying to settle in to her new surroundings, she finds that she is the centre of attention and this is not somewhere she wants to be, however, she does use it to her advantage and tries to find out what is going on in and around the mansion and why people are acting suspiciously. Meanwhile, another mystery appears and Joanie tries to see how this fits into everything, however, when it turns out that one of the secrets her grandfather has is that the community is full of werewolves and not just that, but these shifters are somehow now depending on her and her research to help cure them. The mysteries deepen and danger surrounds Joanie and the shifters as things just seem to go wrong all around them, especially when a shadowy figure seems to keep following them around, as well as the sounds in the woods surrounding the manor escalating and keeping the locals scared, but as a deeper conspiracy is unearthed, Joanie becomes convinced that there is an ever bigger picture than they first suspected.
Will Joanie and the shifters she is trying to help be able to find the source of the information they need to crack the code behind the werewolves transformations, or will those trying to kill them get there first? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure with shifters, science and a heroine who is determined to win involving multiple twists and turns, until you become so lost in the plot that you will have to read to the end to figure out the who, what, where and why as you become more and more invested in the characters within.
As she is trying to settle in to her new surroundings, she finds that she is the centre of attention and this is not somewhere she wants to be, however, she does use it to her advantage and tries to find out what is going on in and around the mansion and why people are acting suspiciously. Meanwhile, another mystery appears and Joanie tries to see how this fits into everything, however, when it turns out that one of the secrets her grandfather has is that the community is full of werewolves and not just that, but these shifters are somehow now depending on her and her research to help cure them. The mysteries deepen and danger surrounds Joanie and the shifters as things just seem to go wrong all around them, especially when a shadowy figure seems to keep following them around, as well as the sounds in the woods surrounding the manor escalating and keeping the locals scared, but as a deeper conspiracy is unearthed, Joanie becomes convinced that there is an ever bigger picture than they first suspected.
Will Joanie and the shifters she is trying to help be able to find the source of the information they need to crack the code behind the werewolves transformations, or will those trying to kill them get there first? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure with shifters, science and a heroine who is determined to win involving multiple twists and turns, until you become so lost in the plot that you will have to read to the end to figure out the who, what, where and why as you become more and more invested in the characters within.
April 28, 2022
I first want to say this book had me intrigued from the get-go. It was a new take on the werewolf that I found as interesting I went and started reading the others because I just had to know. Now that cover is amazing. I loved how it depicted Joanie because that is exactly how I had her pictured in my mind. I would have liked to know the main characters more in depth but overall, the writing was good. It kept my interest through out the whole book.
Joanie is a scientist; she is an epidemiologist to be exact. In case you are wondering an epidemiologist is the studies of medicine that deals with incidence, distribution, and control of diseases. She absolutely loves what she does till her entire world is turned upside and she does not know what to do next. And by her life I mean it went up in smoke starting with the fire in her lab, then her boyfriend dumbs her, see just a catalyst of sad news. It was like fate stepped in when she finds out her grandfather left her his whole estate, but the mystery starts with no one knowing how her grandfather died. With the help of her best friend Lonna, they start the adventure that would forever change their lives. As soon as she gets to Wolfsbane manor, (killer name, right??) she is thrown into the world that should not exist but needs her help non the less. With the help of her grandfather’s money, she can finish or start up her research again.
Lonna let us say for being a secondary character I just wanted to shake her a lot. I feel like she caused a lot of the problems that arose but then again when you have the good and the bad sides feuding your feelings and your actions get out of control. I do have to say even though this book was more of a mystery and less on the romance side which is not my usual type I loved what little romance was in this book. It led up the moment that would change the life of the main character and it is made for an amazing story. I will say I do hope there is a Tish more in the next book. All the twists and turns had me pleasantly surprised and wanted to finish the book. The new take on werewolves had me so enthralled that I wonder where the author goes the idea. Her word building was so perfect that when a twist happens you never expected it. Her character development I felt could use a bit more work. Even though you read tidbits about Joanie’s past you cannot help but wonder about the other characters. At least I did. Overall, she is a new author for me, but I can honestly, she has a new fan for life.
Joanie is a scientist; she is an epidemiologist to be exact. In case you are wondering an epidemiologist is the studies of medicine that deals with incidence, distribution, and control of diseases. She absolutely loves what she does till her entire world is turned upside and she does not know what to do next. And by her life I mean it went up in smoke starting with the fire in her lab, then her boyfriend dumbs her, see just a catalyst of sad news. It was like fate stepped in when she finds out her grandfather left her his whole estate, but the mystery starts with no one knowing how her grandfather died. With the help of her best friend Lonna, they start the adventure that would forever change their lives. As soon as she gets to Wolfsbane manor, (killer name, right??) she is thrown into the world that should not exist but needs her help non the less. With the help of her grandfather’s money, she can finish or start up her research again.
Lonna let us say for being a secondary character I just wanted to shake her a lot. I feel like she caused a lot of the problems that arose but then again when you have the good and the bad sides feuding your feelings and your actions get out of control. I do have to say even though this book was more of a mystery and less on the romance side which is not my usual type I loved what little romance was in this book. It led up the moment that would change the life of the main character and it is made for an amazing story. I will say I do hope there is a Tish more in the next book. All the twists and turns had me pleasantly surprised and wanted to finish the book. The new take on werewolves had me so enthralled that I wonder where the author goes the idea. Her word building was so perfect that when a twist happens you never expected it. Her character development I felt could use a bit more work. Even though you read tidbits about Joanie’s past you cannot help but wonder about the other characters. At least I did. Overall, she is a new author for me, but I can honestly, she has a new fan for life.
August 23, 2017
The Mountain’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic, ARC Review
***Spoiler Alert***
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Nope, just werewolves, shady lawyers, and big Pharma. Cecilia Dominic’s first book of The Lycanthropy Files explores an old curse and a new genetic disease, Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome (CLS). Mysterious disappearances, death, adult-onset CLS, underlying tensions among townsfolk, and potential romance fill the pages of the story of Wolfsbane Manor in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Dr. Joanna (Joanie) Fisher and her friend, social worker and P.I. Lonna Marconi, find themselves in the midst of several strange occurrences. Brought together by Lonna’s investigation of missing children and Joanie’s inheritance from her grandfather, the women are both drawn and repelled by whatever is happening in Pine Mountain. Joanie learns her grandfather, Charles Landover, has been following her career as a behavioral epidemiologist and has also been studying CLS. Charles disappeared without a trace and is presumed dead, thus leaving Joanie her very large inheritance and more than a few questions.
Former doctor Leonard (Leo) Bowman, brother to lawyer Peter, presents a compelling conundrum to Joanie. She is attracted to Leo, despite her recent ill-fated affair with former boss Robert at Cabil Industries. Robert hired Joanie to study CLS, and fired Joanie after her data – and lab – were destroyed in a fire. Supposedly Joanie was fired due to budget constraints after Cabil was purchased by Hippocrates Pharmaceuticals. As the story unfolds, Joanie begins to suspect a more nefarious reason for the fire and her termination.
A black wolf appears to Joanie repeatedly during times of danger – first at the fire, and later in the woods surrounding the manor. Dangerous menace or protector? Joanie strives to understand the black wolf’s behavior, and the behavior of those affected by CLS, both child- and adult-onset. A rollicking mystery with missing children, unseen players, a werewolf pack, unsuspecting townsfolk, and a heroine who will capture your heart are found in Dominic’s story of love and loss set in the beautiful Ozark mountains. Don’t miss it!
***Spoiler Alert***
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Nope, just werewolves, shady lawyers, and big Pharma. Cecilia Dominic’s first book of The Lycanthropy Files explores an old curse and a new genetic disease, Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome (CLS). Mysterious disappearances, death, adult-onset CLS, underlying tensions among townsfolk, and potential romance fill the pages of the story of Wolfsbane Manor in the Arkansas Ozarks.
Dr. Joanna (Joanie) Fisher and her friend, social worker and P.I. Lonna Marconi, find themselves in the midst of several strange occurrences. Brought together by Lonna’s investigation of missing children and Joanie’s inheritance from her grandfather, the women are both drawn and repelled by whatever is happening in Pine Mountain. Joanie learns her grandfather, Charles Landover, has been following her career as a behavioral epidemiologist and has also been studying CLS. Charles disappeared without a trace and is presumed dead, thus leaving Joanie her very large inheritance and more than a few questions.
Former doctor Leonard (Leo) Bowman, brother to lawyer Peter, presents a compelling conundrum to Joanie. She is attracted to Leo, despite her recent ill-fated affair with former boss Robert at Cabil Industries. Robert hired Joanie to study CLS, and fired Joanie after her data – and lab – were destroyed in a fire. Supposedly Joanie was fired due to budget constraints after Cabil was purchased by Hippocrates Pharmaceuticals. As the story unfolds, Joanie begins to suspect a more nefarious reason for the fire and her termination.
A black wolf appears to Joanie repeatedly during times of danger – first at the fire, and later in the woods surrounding the manor. Dangerous menace or protector? Joanie strives to understand the black wolf’s behavior, and the behavior of those affected by CLS, both child- and adult-onset. A rollicking mystery with missing children, unseen players, a werewolf pack, unsuspecting townsfolk, and a heroine who will capture your heart are found in Dominic’s story of love and loss set in the beautiful Ozark mountains. Don’t miss it!
April 23, 2022
The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic
4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I liked her style of writing and enjoyed the story. This isn’t your typical werewolf book. The author put an interesting twist to lycanthropy which was refreshing. After reading a few too many romances, this was a pleasant change of pace. The book is more of a mystery/ thriller with some paranormal thrown in.
Joanie Fisher is a doctor researching the lycanthropy gene. After losing her job and her boss ending their affair, Joanie is definitely feeling the blues. As luck would have it, she becomes the sole heiress to her grandfather’s estate. After moving in, she comes face to face with real werewolves. Is it a connection that she loses her job after her grandfather disappears or is someone pulling some strings? Finding a cure for lycanthropy is her life’s work but puts her life in danger as well.
There is not much romance in this novel and what little there is, I’m assuming will lead to more in the next book. I was fine with that because it’s more of a mystery/ thriller. I found Joanie to be a little too resentful and I didn’t particularly like Lonna. They were supposed to be best friends but I found Lonna not really acting as a friend should. This is where I feel the author did her best writing. I liked the characters and at times I didn’t. I understand why they did things. I believe the author understands people very well. Even good people are not nice all of the time given the right motivation. All in all the book peaked my interest and I had fun trying to figure out “who done it”.
4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I liked her style of writing and enjoyed the story. This isn’t your typical werewolf book. The author put an interesting twist to lycanthropy which was refreshing. After reading a few too many romances, this was a pleasant change of pace. The book is more of a mystery/ thriller with some paranormal thrown in.
Joanie Fisher is a doctor researching the lycanthropy gene. After losing her job and her boss ending their affair, Joanie is definitely feeling the blues. As luck would have it, she becomes the sole heiress to her grandfather’s estate. After moving in, she comes face to face with real werewolves. Is it a connection that she loses her job after her grandfather disappears or is someone pulling some strings? Finding a cure for lycanthropy is her life’s work but puts her life in danger as well.
There is not much romance in this novel and what little there is, I’m assuming will lead to more in the next book. I was fine with that because it’s more of a mystery/ thriller. I found Joanie to be a little too resentful and I didn’t particularly like Lonna. They were supposed to be best friends but I found Lonna not really acting as a friend should. This is where I feel the author did her best writing. I liked the characters and at times I didn’t. I understand why they did things. I believe the author understands people very well. Even good people are not nice all of the time given the right motivation. All in all the book peaked my interest and I had fun trying to figure out “who done it”.
September 1, 2017
I absolutely enjoyed reading this book! There are exciting moments, then just when the writing seemed to follow a pattern we're all used to as paranormal readers...it makes a sharp turn and displays a new unexpected twist! This book will keep you guessing as the story progresses.
Dr J. inherits a manor from her grandfather after his death, and apparently discovers a world of trouble when she moves in. Her devotion to the study of CLS (Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome) leads her into some interesting discoveries...and also drags her down some dangerous paths along the way. When children start disappearing from the community, suspicions rise, and the story develops more layers. This book contains a bit plenty of mystery, excitement and new methods of communication.
I am definitely not one to spoil a good story, so I won't do that here. I'll just say that if you are a fan of werewolves, this book will definitely hold your attention. There are plenty of steamy visions here and there...but no full on eroticism, which is an aspect I love about Cecilia Dominic. She can write books that share just enough to wet our appetites as readers, but not overshare and give the whole goose away, so to speak. That being said, I did receive a copy of this book from the author, but I wanted to share my honest opinion about this novel here voluntarily. Thanks for reading my take on this great book (can't wait for the The Lycanthropy Files #2).
Dr J. inherits a manor from her grandfather after his death, and apparently discovers a world of trouble when she moves in. Her devotion to the study of CLS (Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome) leads her into some interesting discoveries...and also drags her down some dangerous paths along the way. When children start disappearing from the community, suspicions rise, and the story develops more layers. This book contains a bit plenty of mystery, excitement and new methods of communication.
I am definitely not one to spoil a good story, so I won't do that here. I'll just say that if you are a fan of werewolves, this book will definitely hold your attention. There are plenty of steamy visions here and there...but no full on eroticism, which is an aspect I love about Cecilia Dominic. She can write books that share just enough to wet our appetites as readers, but not overshare and give the whole goose away, so to speak. That being said, I did receive a copy of this book from the author, but I wanted to share my honest opinion about this novel here voluntarily. Thanks for reading my take on this great book (can't wait for the The Lycanthropy Files #2).
October 14, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. I adore this authors work and this book just made me love her work even more!!! That s is an outstandingly amazing book and I adored every second of reading this!!!
This storyline keeps you guessing from the first page, keeping you hooked right up until the last page! I loved how imaginative and how incredibly vivid the author wrote this storyline, so much so that you can see and feel yourself on that mountain with all the characters. This is a book that readers won't be able to stop turning the pages of this book!!!
I am so addicted about reading about the characters in this book!!! They are such amazing and colourful characters that I could read about all day!!! I loved Joanie’s character, I love her passion, her inner strength and her fire that makes her who she is. There is so much thrown at her throughout this book and she is able to deal with all this as well as trying to help others, she will always search for the truth and will always protect others if she can and I loved that about her. From the moment he entered the book I became a fan of Leo’s, he is a very complex and complicated character but I think that makes him more appealing to the reader, makes you want to know more about him, Gabriel is also a mysterious one that I would love to know more about!
This is such an amazing book that I could rave about all day!!! And I highly recommend that everyone reads this book!!!!
This storyline keeps you guessing from the first page, keeping you hooked right up until the last page! I loved how imaginative and how incredibly vivid the author wrote this storyline, so much so that you can see and feel yourself on that mountain with all the characters. This is a book that readers won't be able to stop turning the pages of this book!!!
I am so addicted about reading about the characters in this book!!! They are such amazing and colourful characters that I could read about all day!!! I loved Joanie’s character, I love her passion, her inner strength and her fire that makes her who she is. There is so much thrown at her throughout this book and she is able to deal with all this as well as trying to help others, she will always search for the truth and will always protect others if she can and I loved that about her. From the moment he entered the book I became a fan of Leo’s, he is a very complex and complicated character but I think that makes him more appealing to the reader, makes you want to know more about him, Gabriel is also a mysterious one that I would love to know more about!
This is such an amazing book that I could rave about all day!!! And I highly recommend that everyone reads this book!!!!
September 5, 2024
Joanie is jobless. She's the mistress. She misses her boss. She misses her lover. She's however struck by her grandfather's death, and the inheritance. She finds herself moving to this location with more questions than a anonymous questionnaire. She brings her friend along (there are children missing and her PI friend has been called in!) which I don't quite like her very much as the story unfolds, which is a shame, cause I thought she was fun. Joanie also strikes as introverted that don't believe her value, and has a type of jealousy against her bestie that has the height, the eyes, the hair, etc and the men. But don't fret, there will be a couple of love interests that you'll be cheering for, and another you'll be cheering to disappear. On the record, I liked Gabriel more than Leo (gutted that he didn't get his crush, and he was way more civilized than Leo) but there's more than meets the eye, and apparently, not meant to be. It's possible something happened between Gabriel and the former bestie too... honestly, there's so much at play, I'd not even have blinked if Joanie ended up healing on her own and staying single, just to wish something different.
This ain't your usual shapeshifter read, these wolves are actually infected humans with predisposition. There's a whole lore to it, far more interesting; and still so many more things to uncover. For a possible standalone, it left more questions unanswered then I was comfy with. It begins with death and ends with death...
This ain't your usual shapeshifter read, these wolves are actually infected humans with predisposition. There's a whole lore to it, far more interesting; and still so many more things to uncover. For a possible standalone, it left more questions unanswered then I was comfy with. It begins with death and ends with death...
April 25, 2022
Joanie Fisher has just watched her life's work go up in flames, along with her relationship. One of those, she shouldn't have been involved in while the other is even questionable! Not long after the devastating losses, she learns that she's inherited her grandfather's estate...which means she's suffered yet another loss. Does death just follow this girl?!?!
Joanie soon finds out there is more to this manor than she ever expected. Lots of strange things start happening. And the people? Are they people? The clues left in the manor bring even more questions as she tries to figure out why she's inherited this work of art.
I found this book to be entertaining. It kept my attention as I was trying to figure out the situation in my mind as I was reading. I loved the details given about the manor. I'd love to see something like that in person! There was a lot of romantic entanglement that I thought got in the way of parts of the story but wasn't a complete distraction for me. I also didn't realize that a certain element included in this story wasn't inspired by a recent event, as this book was written a few years ago. That was probably my most favorite part of this book but in trying to keep from any spoilers, you'll have to read the book to find out what I'm talking about.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Joanie soon finds out there is more to this manor than she ever expected. Lots of strange things start happening. And the people? Are they people? The clues left in the manor bring even more questions as she tries to figure out why she's inherited this work of art.
I found this book to be entertaining. It kept my attention as I was trying to figure out the situation in my mind as I was reading. I loved the details given about the manor. I'd love to see something like that in person! There was a lot of romantic entanglement that I thought got in the way of parts of the story but wasn't a complete distraction for me. I also didn't realize that a certain element included in this story wasn't inspired by a recent event, as this book was written a few years ago. That was probably my most favorite part of this book but in trying to keep from any spoilers, you'll have to read the book to find out what I'm talking about.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
May 20, 2022
Dr. Joanie Fisher is having quite the go in life, recently...which has led to the demise of her relationship and the loss of her job. However, a new venture has dropped into her lap in the form of her inheritance of her grandfather's estate. A series of child abductions has Joanie's best friend, Lonna, joining her as she moves in.
Joanie, who was researching CLS (Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome) prior to her lab burning down, finds herself being sought out by locals to continue her research. Unfortunately, there are other who do not want it to continue. But, what happens when she finds out that her research has a much more personal stakes than she could have ever imagines? It becomes apparent that there are much more sinister things going on in the town of Crystal Springs than Joanie and Lonna could have imagined. Can they catch the culprit(s) in time? Or will they fall victim to the undercurrent of the town?
This was an interesting take on the typical shifter story. It focused more on the medical "why" and "how", compared to other stories. I did find it a tad hard to connect to Joanie....not sure if it was her attitude of what...but I pushed through because the storyline was quite interesting. There were quite a few unanswered questions at the end...which hopefully will be answered in upcoming books.
Joanie, who was researching CLS (Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome) prior to her lab burning down, finds herself being sought out by locals to continue her research. Unfortunately, there are other who do not want it to continue. But, what happens when she finds out that her research has a much more personal stakes than she could have ever imagines? It becomes apparent that there are much more sinister things going on in the town of Crystal Springs than Joanie and Lonna could have imagined. Can they catch the culprit(s) in time? Or will they fall victim to the undercurrent of the town?
This was an interesting take on the typical shifter story. It focused more on the medical "why" and "how", compared to other stories. I did find it a tad hard to connect to Joanie....not sure if it was her attitude of what...but I pushed through because the storyline was quite interesting. There were quite a few unanswered questions at the end...which hopefully will be answered in upcoming books.
January 23, 2021
Wow, what a concept!!
What if.... "Something" started making some people act as though they thought they had become a wild beast, a predator, but only at night & during a full moon? ....... What?????!!!!! It's only 1 night a month, right?
Think about it for a moment. We all are very trusting people. We all start life out by having someone take care of us, parents, educators, family, etc, then it's the politicians we choose to make our laws for us & to keep us safe. Right?!?!?
So...... What is it & what happens? Who could actually do it? Why would someone do it? How could it be done & to how many? Where could it be made at & distributed from? When & how was it administered?
There's a lot of characters, locations, scientific ideas, no explicit sex at all, & the 2nd book makes way more sense now. Lol. There's a lot of stuff going on in this series. Unfortunately, I'm still not sure what the 2 main female characters are fighting for, or over, or whatever? It seems kinda lame & sketchy on what their problem is with each other. I'll see if I catch it in my 2nd read, of the 2nd book, now since some of the sub plots make a lot more sense, after reading this book.
Anyway,
What if.... "Something" started making some people act as though they thought they had become a wild beast, a predator, but only at night & during a full moon? ....... What?????!!!!! It's only 1 night a month, right?
Think about it for a moment. We all are very trusting people. We all start life out by having someone take care of us, parents, educators, family, etc, then it's the politicians we choose to make our laws for us & to keep us safe. Right?!?!?
So...... What is it & what happens? Who could actually do it? Why would someone do it? How could it be done & to how many? Where could it be made at & distributed from? When & how was it administered?
There's a lot of characters, locations, scientific ideas, no explicit sex at all, & the 2nd book makes way more sense now. Lol. There's a lot of stuff going on in this series. Unfortunately, I'm still not sure what the 2 main female characters are fighting for, or over, or whatever? It seems kinda lame & sketchy on what their problem is with each other. I'll see if I catch it in my 2nd read, of the 2nd book, now since some of the sub plots make a lot more sense, after reading this book.
Anyway,
April 21, 2022
Wow! This book was just so darn good! The story had its own aurora of being compelling, and it was a very quick read and easy to fall into. It was very much enjoyable, I loved the way the author had the story flow, and how things went about! Needless to say I am waiting for the next installment!
I loved how the story takes flight centering around the work of Joanie who is looking into her own personal research for an issue, but along the way things happen and come up that really test and question everything. I loved the fact pace of the story, the secrets that arose, the questions that came, as well as the questions that I came up with as I read. I felt I was right beside Joanie with her adventure. Things were far from what they seed at first when I was reading, I loved the discoveries that were made. The author made the visionary very real as well. The book was addictive and impossible to put down!
Loved this book and I am going to love the rest of the series! The book was a wonderful start of a new series, and I can not wait to read more in the series and see what happens as the books continues. The author is amazing at what they do! Highly recommend this book and series, a must read!
I loved how the story takes flight centering around the work of Joanie who is looking into her own personal research for an issue, but along the way things happen and come up that really test and question everything. I loved the fact pace of the story, the secrets that arose, the questions that came, as well as the questions that I came up with as I read. I felt I was right beside Joanie with her adventure. Things were far from what they seed at first when I was reading, I loved the discoveries that were made. The author made the visionary very real as well. The book was addictive and impossible to put down!
Loved this book and I am going to love the rest of the series! The book was a wonderful start of a new series, and I can not wait to read more in the series and see what happens as the books continues. The author is amazing at what they do! Highly recommend this book and series, a must read!
April 23, 2022
This is the first book in The Lycanthropy Files. I really enjoyed this book with its mixture of mystery and paranormal it was a really good read that kept me guessing.
The author does a great job of mixing the genres of paranormal and mystery and scientific elements together to make the story unique and a good read.
Dr Joanna Fisher was working on a project to discover what was causing this new phenomenon called CLS. This thing is what was turning people into werewolves(apparently) and it was her job to figure out why.
When a fire at her work destroys all her research and she loses her job was it an accident or is something more sinister happening?
When she receives news of her grandfathers death she takes over his old property and her eyes get opened in ways she could never imagine. Why was her grandfather working on a cure for CLS? When two men approach her suffering with it she knows she needs to try and finish her grandfather's work and find a cure. But with children going missing, her grandfathers mysterious death/disappearance and a strange black wolf that keeps showing up will she ever be able to get to the bottom of this? Or will someone try to stop her before she can find a cure?
The author does a great job of mixing the genres of paranormal and mystery and scientific elements together to make the story unique and a good read.
Dr Joanna Fisher was working on a project to discover what was causing this new phenomenon called CLS. This thing is what was turning people into werewolves(apparently) and it was her job to figure out why.
When a fire at her work destroys all her research and she loses her job was it an accident or is something more sinister happening?
When she receives news of her grandfathers death she takes over his old property and her eyes get opened in ways she could never imagine. Why was her grandfather working on a cure for CLS? When two men approach her suffering with it she knows she needs to try and finish her grandfather's work and find a cure. But with children going missing, her grandfathers mysterious death/disappearance and a strange black wolf that keeps showing up will she ever be able to get to the bottom of this? Or will someone try to stop her before she can find a cure?
April 25, 2022
5/5 Stars
The Wolf's Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Lycanthropy Files #1) by Cecilia Dominic
This is the first book I've read by the author. The Wolf's Shadow is a great read that will have you hooked from the beginning. It's the first book in the Lycanthropy Files Series and a must read!
Joanie finds out that her grandfather is dead and has left everything he owns to her. She also learns that he's been keeping an eye on her and her career from afar. Now she's learning the family secret and might be able to help. The quote I chose for Joanie is: “That you’ll be there with me. I know sometimes I’m going to want to kill you, especially when your animal brain is taking over, but I need you here.”
Leo may be new to town, but he's there for a good reason. Dr. Fischer just might be the answer to the CLS. Now he might just have his chance of being with someone who understands him. The quote I chose for Leo is: “After I met you, and you were so feisty with Kyra, I couldn’t help but fall for you. And then you never let my wild moods intimidate you. It was like you saw beyond all the CLS stuff. You could say I was your greatest admirer. Still am.”
Highly recommended for Werewolf Thriller lovers
The Wolf's Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Lycanthropy Files #1) by Cecilia Dominic
This is the first book I've read by the author. The Wolf's Shadow is a great read that will have you hooked from the beginning. It's the first book in the Lycanthropy Files Series and a must read!
Joanie finds out that her grandfather is dead and has left everything he owns to her. She also learns that he's been keeping an eye on her and her career from afar. Now she's learning the family secret and might be able to help. The quote I chose for Joanie is: “That you’ll be there with me. I know sometimes I’m going to want to kill you, especially when your animal brain is taking over, but I need you here.”
Leo may be new to town, but he's there for a good reason. Dr. Fischer just might be the answer to the CLS. Now he might just have his chance of being with someone who understands him. The quote I chose for Leo is: “After I met you, and you were so feisty with Kyra, I couldn’t help but fall for you. And then you never let my wild moods intimidate you. It was like you saw beyond all the CLS stuff. You could say I was your greatest admirer. Still am.”
Highly recommended for Werewolf Thriller lovers
May 20, 2022
Doctor Joanie Fisher is working towards becoming a leading epidemiologist studying the cause of Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome (CLS). However, before she really starts to make a name for herself, a series of events happens to her. First, her workplace burns down, and she loses all of her research. Next, her married boyfriend/boss dumps her out of the blue. Then her grandfather disappears -suspected to be dead- and leaves her millions of dollars in inheritance, as well as a werewolf infested mansion!
Joanie decides to make the best of the situation and travels to Crystal Springs with her best friend, who is also going there to inquire about missing kids. Once they arrive, they realize that there is a nefarious plot going on in this small town. Can they find the true culprits and remain unscathed? Or will their lives also irrevocably change like those in the small town?
This was a different perspective on werewolves concerning how they came about and what all that entailed. I enjoyed the story and the thoughtfulness that went into creating this scientific history, per se, of lycanthropy. The characters were interesting to read about, but I had a hard time identifying with them. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and good way to launch a series.
Joanie decides to make the best of the situation and travels to Crystal Springs with her best friend, who is also going there to inquire about missing kids. Once they arrive, they realize that there is a nefarious plot going on in this small town. Can they find the true culprits and remain unscathed? Or will their lives also irrevocably change like those in the small town?
This was a different perspective on werewolves concerning how they came about and what all that entailed. I enjoyed the story and the thoughtfulness that went into creating this scientific history, per se, of lycanthropy. The characters were interesting to read about, but I had a hard time identifying with them. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and good way to launch a series.
December 18, 2018
Secrets, Werewolves, Science, endless combinations
A fire that ended one chapter of the life of a ground breaking scientist, an inheritance to die for, missing children, secrets, a pack of werewolves, and lust, what's not to love! We learn enough about each character to feel we know them, or do we? Ulterior motives, who to trust, discovering her research was actually about truths much closer than she could imagine, challenge our heroine to combine theories and logic to try and unravel the mysteries of missing children and death of her grandfather. The discovery that werewolves were real, that she and her grandfather were each researching cures or antidotes for CLS, has her questioning everything she thought to be true. Combining the learning from their research, and seeming clues left by her grandfather, she finds it all creates surprising consequences. It leads to horrifying truths about her past job, past love, and maybe some friends who aren't friends but people who want her dead. But why!? A great "must sit and read through" story. Love this newly found author...I will be seeking other works!
A fire that ended one chapter of the life of a ground breaking scientist, an inheritance to die for, missing children, secrets, a pack of werewolves, and lust, what's not to love! We learn enough about each character to feel we know them, or do we? Ulterior motives, who to trust, discovering her research was actually about truths much closer than she could imagine, challenge our heroine to combine theories and logic to try and unravel the mysteries of missing children and death of her grandfather. The discovery that werewolves were real, that she and her grandfather were each researching cures or antidotes for CLS, has her questioning everything she thought to be true. Combining the learning from their research, and seeming clues left by her grandfather, she finds it all creates surprising consequences. It leads to horrifying truths about her past job, past love, and maybe some friends who aren't friends but people who want her dead. But why!? A great "must sit and read through" story. Love this newly found author...I will be seeking other works!
July 26, 2024
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
DNF
Didn't like the MC so decided to stop bothering a couple of chapters in.
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: No
Would you recommend?: No
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
DNF
Didn't like the MC so decided to stop bothering a couple of chapters in.
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: No
Would you recommend?: No
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
October 1, 2019
"One of the frustrating things about research is finding data contradictory to your hypotheses.
"People weren’t supposed to be diagnosed with CLS as adults."
Mountain's Shadow - the first in the series by Cecelia Dominic - is a departure for me. Not really a cosy as there's an edge that cozies don't usually have; yet it's not blood and gore enough for your run-of-the-mill paranormal thriller. Which makes it perfect!
Dominic's characters drag you in. Her story development gives you enough clues to do your own sleuthing, while yet allowing a few curve balls to come in from the side lines.
This is the first time I've seen the subject matter treated in quite this way, and I must say I liked it. A lot! In truth, it takes something that's generally compartmentalized in the realm of fantasy and puts it smack dab in the middle of "this could happen!"
The Mountain's Shadow. Read it. I recommend heartily!
[I received a copy of this book from the author via BookSprout, for an honest review of the book. The opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
"People weren’t supposed to be diagnosed with CLS as adults."
Mountain's Shadow - the first in the series by Cecelia Dominic - is a departure for me. Not really a cosy as there's an edge that cozies don't usually have; yet it's not blood and gore enough for your run-of-the-mill paranormal thriller. Which makes it perfect!
Dominic's characters drag you in. Her story development gives you enough clues to do your own sleuthing, while yet allowing a few curve balls to come in from the side lines.
This is the first time I've seen the subject matter treated in quite this way, and I must say I liked it. A lot! In truth, it takes something that's generally compartmentalized in the realm of fantasy and puts it smack dab in the middle of "this could happen!"
The Mountain's Shadow. Read it. I recommend heartily!
[I received a copy of this book from the author via BookSprout, for an honest review of the book. The opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
February 11, 2021
Virus oriented on a clinical level
I'm really on the fence with this book. On one hand I really enjoyed the scientific aspect of it as well as the mystery behind the story. This story paints werewolves as being a lycanthropy disease that effects the mind- think temperament and other psychosis. Except there's a mystery here that the main character has to unravel concerning onset, how some of these people actually physically changing, disappearances, bombs, etc. On the other hand, as mysterious as the book was, it lacked something I can't put my finger on. There were times I was reading that felt like there were disconnects from 1 thing to another (time, convos, etc). There were a lot of questions left unanswered about some big characters too which i suppose will get their own books. Its very virus oriented. Which was enjoyable except it sort of felt like the current pandemic was coming through sure enough the author has a note in the back urging all her readers to get the covid vaccine. Just can't get away from the damn thing even in fantasy books, apparently!
I'm really on the fence with this book. On one hand I really enjoyed the scientific aspect of it as well as the mystery behind the story. This story paints werewolves as being a lycanthropy disease that effects the mind- think temperament and other psychosis. Except there's a mystery here that the main character has to unravel concerning onset, how some of these people actually physically changing, disappearances, bombs, etc. On the other hand, as mysterious as the book was, it lacked something I can't put my finger on. There were times I was reading that felt like there were disconnects from 1 thing to another (time, convos, etc). There were a lot of questions left unanswered about some big characters too which i suppose will get their own books. Its very virus oriented. Which was enjoyable except it sort of felt like the current pandemic was coming through sure enough the author has a note in the back urging all her readers to get the covid vaccine. Just can't get away from the damn thing even in fantasy books, apparently!
April 23, 2022
4.5 stars
Well, this is certainly an interesting tale and definitely a unique take on Lycans and their origins. It takes the idea of shifters to a whole other level than has been seen before. It is an urban fantasy paranormal thriller and a very quick read. The book was a great start to the series that has a lot going on. There is a lot of scientific and medical information and has plenty of twist and turns and lots of sub plots to keep you intrigued as the story ebbs and flows.
This story is filled with action and mystery, danger and deception, drama and secrets, romance and so much more. There are a cast of characters and most you will like and others not as much.
Cecila paints a compelling picture where anything may be possible and what a new future could ever look like if it ever came to pass. A compelling case of what ifs. The complex and complicated story line keeps you guessing and is vividly imaginative.
I look forward to the second book to see where Cecila takes us.
Well, this is certainly an interesting tale and definitely a unique take on Lycans and their origins. It takes the idea of shifters to a whole other level than has been seen before. It is an urban fantasy paranormal thriller and a very quick read. The book was a great start to the series that has a lot going on. There is a lot of scientific and medical information and has plenty of twist and turns and lots of sub plots to keep you intrigued as the story ebbs and flows.
This story is filled with action and mystery, danger and deception, drama and secrets, romance and so much more. There are a cast of characters and most you will like and others not as much.
Cecila paints a compelling picture where anything may be possible and what a new future could ever look like if it ever came to pass. A compelling case of what ifs. The complex and complicated story line keeps you guessing and is vividly imaginative.
I look forward to the second book to see where Cecila takes us.
May 11, 2022
This was a good 5 star read. Right from the start Joanie feels like nothing can go right for her.Until she gets a letter requesting she come see a lawyer, she isn’t sure what to expect. There she finds out that she has inherited her grandfather's estate worth millions. She meets her friend later and tells her what has happened. Her friend has gotten a new job to investigate some mysterious disappearances and it happens to be in the same area as her grandfather's estate. Once they arrive they start to put some pieces together and things get even more mysterious from here.
Will they be able to figure out where these kids are going? What does it have to do with a full moon? What really happened to her grandfather?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I liked Joanie and her friend. The secondary characters also added a great element to the story. It has been awhile since I have read this genre and I was pulled right back in with this author's writing. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.
Will they be able to figure out where these kids are going? What does it have to do with a full moon? What really happened to her grandfather?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. I liked Joanie and her friend. The secondary characters also added a great element to the story. It has been awhile since I have read this genre and I was pulled right back in with this author's writing. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.
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