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Werewolf #1
Unknown Touch
The Liaison accidentally discovered Kara's unique psychic ability to manipulate thoughts and emotions. Her powers could be the essential key in saving a pack of werewolves from self destruction. They persuade her to join their covert operation...
In the woods surrounding Hamlin, Kentucky, a few rogue werewolves have split off from the main pack and committed violent crimes, bringing unwanted attention to the area, and risking their hidden existence from society. Kara will attempt creating mental connections with the wolves to calm their aggression, thus modifying their behavior.
But, in the midst of chaos and danger, a love triangle develops. Kara must choose between a human... or a werewolf. Her decisions could be life-altering for her and others as she delves into the unknown.
In the woods surrounding Hamlin, Kentucky, a few rogue werewolves have split off from the main pack and committed violent crimes, bringing unwanted attention to the area, and risking their hidden existence from society. Kara will attempt creating mental connections with the wolves to calm their aggression, thus modifying their behavior.
But, in the midst of chaos and danger, a love triangle develops. Kara must choose between a human... or a werewolf. Her decisions could be life-altering for her and others as she delves into the unknown.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Gina Marie Long
7 books48 followersGina Marie Long is an author of paranormal thrillers, urban fantasy, and young adult novels... with a dash of romance. She has written the Unknown Touch-Werewolf Series, Rocked–The Chelsie Valdar Saga, and The Reaper's Cat.
Gina's fiction stories are inspired from her interest in the supernatural, science fiction and fantasy world. She enjoys reading, watching evening TV shows, movies and listening to music. Writing indulges her passion for the entertainment arts, giving her active mind a playground of possibilities to explore. She stays active on social media sites and blogging, making connections with others who share the same interests.
She writes about werewolves, vampires, witches, werecats, Bigfoot, an occasional demon, psychics, Vikings, and riveting human characters. But not ALL in the same book! In addition, a light romance is included to spice things up (come on-every book, movie and TV show has some sort of a love story in it). The books do not fall under the romance category...just enough in the storyline to satisfy the "girls". And the "guys" can breathe easy knowing they're not reading a romance novel but a paranormal thriller, instead. Depending on which series, the ages of the main characters are 16 through 30.
"It's exciting to create strong characters that the readers fall in love with…or want to strangle! Writing books about other beings, such as werewolves and vampires, allows rules to be broken concerning life and the world as we know it. The idea to have these supernatural species living and breathing among us is so wickedly intriguing. Having close contact with them, developing relationships, and dealing with the good vs. the evil - it sweeps you away into another reality – an escape from real life. You wonder and worry about what the characters will stumble upon next. Or, what horrific tragedy knocks them flat on their faces."~~Gina
She lives in Highland, Illinois, with her husband and Jessie Cat.
Keep track of Gina at:
http://www.ginamarielong.com
http://www.facebook.com/GinaMarieLong...
http://www.twitter.com/ginamarielong
Email: ginamarielong@gmail.com
Gina's fiction stories are inspired from her interest in the supernatural, science fiction and fantasy world. She enjoys reading, watching evening TV shows, movies and listening to music. Writing indulges her passion for the entertainment arts, giving her active mind a playground of possibilities to explore. She stays active on social media sites and blogging, making connections with others who share the same interests.
She writes about werewolves, vampires, witches, werecats, Bigfoot, an occasional demon, psychics, Vikings, and riveting human characters. But not ALL in the same book! In addition, a light romance is included to spice things up (come on-every book, movie and TV show has some sort of a love story in it). The books do not fall under the romance category...just enough in the storyline to satisfy the "girls". And the "guys" can breathe easy knowing they're not reading a romance novel but a paranormal thriller, instead. Depending on which series, the ages of the main characters are 16 through 30.
"It's exciting to create strong characters that the readers fall in love with…or want to strangle! Writing books about other beings, such as werewolves and vampires, allows rules to be broken concerning life and the world as we know it. The idea to have these supernatural species living and breathing among us is so wickedly intriguing. Having close contact with them, developing relationships, and dealing with the good vs. the evil - it sweeps you away into another reality – an escape from real life. You wonder and worry about what the characters will stumble upon next. Or, what horrific tragedy knocks them flat on their faces."~~Gina
She lives in Highland, Illinois, with her husband and Jessie Cat.
Keep track of Gina at:
http://www.ginamarielong.com
http://www.facebook.com/GinaMarieLong...
http://www.twitter.com/ginamarielong
Email: ginamarielong@gmail.com
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July 22, 2017
I'm usually not a fan of werewolf books, but I really, really liked this book! The relationship between Kara and Daniel was cute, and I LOVED the ending! I think the love triangle was a little unnecessary, but overall I really enjoyed this book.
March 6, 2023
It’s a layered paranormal adventure that will draw you in until the end.
September 11, 2011
This was an interesting story and different than a lot of the werewolf books out there. It was a lot about telepathy, and the main character, Kara, is a very strong telepath. I would consider this book YA although the characters are not teens (Kara turns 21 in the story) so perhaps it would not fit into that category. It would be appropriate for teens and reads like a YA book to me.
Kara, not realizing her special skills, is involved in a one car accident at night and finds herself "kidnapped" by a group led by a scientist named Eli and made up of an ex CIA Agent, an ex FBI agent, a talented telepath named Dom and several others. She is totally blown away to find out that she herself has great telepathic abilities, and she and Dom can communicate easily without words. She also has been having dreams of "speaking" to Daniel, someone she does not know. She learns that this group is secretly involved in helping supernaturals to blend in with humans, and there is a serious problem with a werewolf pack in Kentucky. A troublemaker has split off taking several others with him and there has been a murder and domestic animal killings in the area. Daniel, who has had telepathic contact with Kara in her dreams is the leader of the original pack and she had came in indirect contact with him while on a vacation which triggered the telepathic connection.
The book is about Kara's learning curve to use her talents, about the experiences when the group combines with Daniel's pack at his vacation resort and their fight to save Stephen, the rogue werewolf before he completely turns to the dark side.
There is a love triangle of sorts between Kara, Dom, and Daniel although it never is a serious choice. For me the book was a little too simplistic with a bit too much time spent with Kara being in everyone's minds. She instantly becomes an expert on working with the emotions of others and although this obviously is fiction to the max, it just had a lot of things that just were too smooth and predictable. It was a good story idea but the characters were perhaps just a little bit all too much the same and all too bland - if that makes sense. I realize this is this author's first book, and it certainly is not bad storytelling. Love the cover!
Kara, not realizing her special skills, is involved in a one car accident at night and finds herself "kidnapped" by a group led by a scientist named Eli and made up of an ex CIA Agent, an ex FBI agent, a talented telepath named Dom and several others. She is totally blown away to find out that she herself has great telepathic abilities, and she and Dom can communicate easily without words. She also has been having dreams of "speaking" to Daniel, someone she does not know. She learns that this group is secretly involved in helping supernaturals to blend in with humans, and there is a serious problem with a werewolf pack in Kentucky. A troublemaker has split off taking several others with him and there has been a murder and domestic animal killings in the area. Daniel, who has had telepathic contact with Kara in her dreams is the leader of the original pack and she had came in indirect contact with him while on a vacation which triggered the telepathic connection.
The book is about Kara's learning curve to use her talents, about the experiences when the group combines with Daniel's pack at his vacation resort and their fight to save Stephen, the rogue werewolf before he completely turns to the dark side.
There is a love triangle of sorts between Kara, Dom, and Daniel although it never is a serious choice. For me the book was a little too simplistic with a bit too much time spent with Kara being in everyone's minds. She instantly becomes an expert on working with the emotions of others and although this obviously is fiction to the max, it just had a lot of things that just were too smooth and predictable. It was a good story idea but the characters were perhaps just a little bit all too much the same and all too bland - if that makes sense. I realize this is this author's first book, and it certainly is not bad storytelling. Love the cover!
June 6, 2016
To miało taki potencjał... Taki ogromny potencjał... Pomysł na książkę, strzał w dziesiątkę jak dla mnie. Ni to romans, ni to kryminał, ni to co. Lubię gdy autor nie ogranicza się do jednego gatunku. Ale realizacja to już inna para kaloszy niestety. Mam wrażenie, że autorka chciała za dużo za szybko, czyli za dużo akcji w za małej jednostce czasu i treści. Wszystko działo się za szybko by można by brać to na poważnie. Tu Kara wpada do jeziora, a tu już ma super moce pod kontrolą i jest zaprzyjaźniona z ludźmi, którzy spowodowali to zdarzenie. Dwa tygodnie mija w sekundę i już jest gdzie indziej, cała zakochana.
Następnym słabym elementem jest konstrukcja postaci. Kara, dwudziestojedno-latka miejscami jest wrzuca w sytuacji i zachowania, które są nie odpowiednie dla jej wieku. W większości jednak zachowuje się jak nastolatkach na sterydach. Daniel mimo swojego podeszłego wieku, nie zachowywał się lepiej.
Jednak ocenię dobrze, bo mimo iż denerwuje to dla samego pomysłu warto poczytać.
Następnym słabym elementem jest konstrukcja postaci. Kara, dwudziestojedno-latka miejscami jest wrzuca w sytuacji i zachowania, które są nie odpowiednie dla jej wieku. W większości jednak zachowuje się jak nastolatkach na sterydach. Daniel mimo swojego podeszłego wieku, nie zachowywał się lepiej.
Jednak ocenię dobrze, bo mimo iż denerwuje to dla samego pomysłu warto poczytać.
June 19, 2012
I absolutely LOVE this book! Everyone should read this book it's amazing. (Daniel is so HOT) And Gina, the author, is so nice. I email her all the time she always answers right away.
March 5, 2016
this book was awesome
I chose this book because I am really into fantasy and stuff
I would recommend this book to readers that like fiction and fantasy
I chose this book because I am really into fantasy and stuff
I would recommend this book to readers that like fiction and fantasy
December 27, 2016
Could not put it down
Couldn't put it down I can't wait until I get the next book to read so thank you for writing it
Couldn't put it down I can't wait until I get the next book to read so thank you for writing it
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