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The Lykanos Chronicles #2
Wolf Omega
She has no idea how much power lives inside her.
A young girl’s life is about to change. By her father’s arrangement, Gabriella is to marry a local merchant twice her age in the spring of 1693. Though she is afraid to leave her family, the fifteen-year-old understands she must do her duty. As she prepares to become a wife and mother, another change soon finds her.
When Gabriella is discovered by a nobleman and hears his voice telepathically, a door to another life opens—one that promises forever. In the secret world of immortal beings, Gabriella finds she only has so long to discover her own powers before she must use them to save her life.
Spanning generations and continents, Wolf Omega is the origin story of a woman whose destiny changes forever when the rumbling growl of a savage beast invades her dreams.
The Lykanos Chronicles are dark fantasy, stand-alone memoirs that may be read independently. Content This story contains scenes of sexual violence and abuse, which may be triggering for some readers.
A young girl’s life is about to change. By her father’s arrangement, Gabriella is to marry a local merchant twice her age in the spring of 1693. Though she is afraid to leave her family, the fifteen-year-old understands she must do her duty. As she prepares to become a wife and mother, another change soon finds her.
When Gabriella is discovered by a nobleman and hears his voice telepathically, a door to another life opens—one that promises forever. In the secret world of immortal beings, Gabriella finds she only has so long to discover her own powers before she must use them to save her life.
Spanning generations and continents, Wolf Omega is the origin story of a woman whose destiny changes forever when the rumbling growl of a savage beast invades her dreams.
The Lykanos Chronicles are dark fantasy, stand-alone memoirs that may be read independently. Content This story contains scenes of sexual violence and abuse, which may be triggering for some readers.
512 pages, Hardcover
First published February 2, 2021
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Joseph Stone
11 books17 followersJoseph Stone is a historical, dark-fantasy novelist who lives in San Diego, California. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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February 9, 2021
Holy cow yes
I love love loved it. So well done I am intrigued and will continue this series of standalone chronicles.... you should too.
I love love loved it. So well done I am intrigued and will continue this series of standalone chronicles.... you should too.
January 27, 2021
In this page-turning dramatic urban fantasy, Stone chronicles the story of a young woman whose destiny changes forever after she discovers her hidden powers.
It is 1693. Fifteen-year-old Gabriella marries Cecco, a small-time merchant, double her age, at her father’s insistence and leaves for her husband’s home. But instead of happiness, physical and mental abuse and cruelty awaits her. Trying to adjust to her new life, Gabriella soon finds herself on streets, and her path crosses with Dionisio, an enigmatic nobleman. Soon, Gabriella embarks on a new journey as she realizes she is different from others. She must learn to wield her own powers or risk losing her life to darkness.
Stone’s portrayal of the emotionally and physically scarred Gabriella is sympathetic, and he gives her a wholly engaging mix of vulnerability, courage, and resilience, all of which aids her in her transformation to a lykan later on. The wonderful combination of worldbuilding, paranormal elements, and dark intrigue helps to drive the storyline.
Stone takes his time building Gabriella’s backstory, and much of the book’s white-knuckled tension comes from the increasingly horrific experiences that Gabriella is forced to go through repeatedly. The pacing stays swift, and the momentum never falters.
Though this is the second installment in the series, the novel doesn’t rely on any familiarity from the previous volume, making it ideal read as a standalone for newcomers. Paranormal readers, especially those who love their stories on the dark side, will hungrily devour this novel.
It is 1693. Fifteen-year-old Gabriella marries Cecco, a small-time merchant, double her age, at her father’s insistence and leaves for her husband’s home. But instead of happiness, physical and mental abuse and cruelty awaits her. Trying to adjust to her new life, Gabriella soon finds herself on streets, and her path crosses with Dionisio, an enigmatic nobleman. Soon, Gabriella embarks on a new journey as she realizes she is different from others. She must learn to wield her own powers or risk losing her life to darkness.
Stone’s portrayal of the emotionally and physically scarred Gabriella is sympathetic, and he gives her a wholly engaging mix of vulnerability, courage, and resilience, all of which aids her in her transformation to a lykan later on. The wonderful combination of worldbuilding, paranormal elements, and dark intrigue helps to drive the storyline.
Stone takes his time building Gabriella’s backstory, and much of the book’s white-knuckled tension comes from the increasingly horrific experiences that Gabriella is forced to go through repeatedly. The pacing stays swift, and the momentum never falters.
Though this is the second installment in the series, the novel doesn’t rely on any familiarity from the previous volume, making it ideal read as a standalone for newcomers. Paranormal readers, especially those who love their stories on the dark side, will hungrily devour this novel.
September 13, 2022
Amazing
I really loved this book. The characters and storyline kept me engaged from the first page. I just couldn't out it down. I definitely recommend this book and author.
I really loved this book. The characters and storyline kept me engaged from the first page. I just couldn't out it down. I definitely recommend this book and author.
March 10, 2024
kept me on my toes
I laughed and I cried through this book, I was so hooked, I lost track of time when I was reading
I laughed and I cried through this book, I was so hooked, I lost track of time when I was reading
December 6, 2021
READ
So detailed that I could see the vivid scenes and places that was written. Love, joy, hate, lost, revenge. This series has it all and was a great read. It did end in a cliffhanger but I will await the third book to come. J.S. I enjoyed these books 📚 ☺
So detailed that I could see the vivid scenes and places that was written. Love, joy, hate, lost, revenge. This series has it all and was a great read. It did end in a cliffhanger but I will await the third book to come. J.S. I enjoyed these books 📚 ☺
January 24, 2025
Very different in an extremely good way!
I’ve read several Lycan themed novels but this has engaged me on a different level! Perhaps it’s the historical approach but the story seemed realistic and was also very well written
Thoroughly enjoyed!
I’ve read several Lycan themed novels but this has engaged me on a different level! Perhaps it’s the historical approach but the story seemed realistic and was also very well written
Thoroughly enjoyed!
February 10, 2021
Omega
A leap in time. I have a lot of unanswered questions, WTF moments and possibly missing some parts of the story but it’s worth the read. I haven’t read the Criminal Beware book so that might fill in some blanks.
A leap in time. I have a lot of unanswered questions, WTF moments and possibly missing some parts of the story but it’s worth the read. I haven’t read the Criminal Beware book so that might fill in some blanks.
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