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Wild #3
Wild Legacy
In book III, Dan Tucker's passion for the wildlife runs through the veins of his offspring, but 'his curse' also courses through the veins of his child. Only he knows why his child is different from all the other children.
Like every parent, Dan is challenged with teaching his child how to fit into this world. In Dan's case the dilemma is taken up a notch.
But like every new soul that arrives on this planet, they must make their own way, no one else can do it for them.
Like every parent, Dan is challenged with teaching his child how to fit into this world. In Dan's case the dilemma is taken up a notch.
But like every new soul that arrives on this planet, they must make their own way, no one else can do it for them.
182 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 22, 2010
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About the author
C. Fern Cook
9 books19 followersC. Fern Cook started out as a freelance writer in the late 90's doing articles for how-to and inspirational markets.
"Wild Evolution" is the first book in her paranormal thriller Wild Series.
Set in the Colorado Rockies were she worked as a patrol officer, the law enforcement characters and the crime scene investigation techniques are based on her real life experiences.
Wild Justice, the second in the Wild series is available on Kindle or smashwords.
"Wild Evolution" is the first book in her paranormal thriller Wild Series.
Set in the Colorado Rockies were she worked as a patrol officer, the law enforcement characters and the crime scene investigation techniques are based on her real life experiences.
Wild Justice, the second in the Wild series is available on Kindle or smashwords.
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April 9, 2011
This is the third in the Wild Series. I've had the fortune of reading the first two in the series and again had high hopes for this one. I wasn't disappointed, I just wished for a little more.
This story still follows Dan for a bit, but the majority of the story focuses on Dan's daughter Lizzy. Dan had hidden the fact that he is a werewolf from everyone, including his wife. So when Dan's twins are born he is worried to see if his curse is passed along to them. Lizzy happens to the be one afflicted. And despite Dan's guidance Lizzy is a teenager, and one with a special ability, so she learns about her abilities in her own way.
I really like Dan and his wife from the first two books. I just wasn't that crazy about Lizzy. The story was good and it kept me reading, but I really just didn't like Lizzy. She's hard-headed and strong-willed, which does lead to some good story lines, however her stubbornness to not see things in a different way made her some one I loved to loathe. I didn't hate her, but there was something about her that just didn't sit well with me. I felt she means well, but didn't agree with her means.
I did however like her boyfriend. Stephen is very level-headed and tries to keep Lizzy on the "straight-and-narrow". His family, who Lizzy gets to know very well were all fairly level-headed and at times pose a bit of a problem for Lizzy and her plans.
While I did like the story and the writing was good I would say this is not my favorite from the series. I just didn't care too much for Lizzy, although she did bring quite a bit of "drama" to the story. She just wasn't for me.
A review copy of this book was provided by the author. This is not a paid review and is a truthful and honest review.
This story still follows Dan for a bit, but the majority of the story focuses on Dan's daughter Lizzy. Dan had hidden the fact that he is a werewolf from everyone, including his wife. So when Dan's twins are born he is worried to see if his curse is passed along to them. Lizzy happens to the be one afflicted. And despite Dan's guidance Lizzy is a teenager, and one with a special ability, so she learns about her abilities in her own way.
I really like Dan and his wife from the first two books. I just wasn't that crazy about Lizzy. The story was good and it kept me reading, but I really just didn't like Lizzy. She's hard-headed and strong-willed, which does lead to some good story lines, however her stubbornness to not see things in a different way made her some one I loved to loathe. I didn't hate her, but there was something about her that just didn't sit well with me. I felt she means well, but didn't agree with her means.
I did however like her boyfriend. Stephen is very level-headed and tries to keep Lizzy on the "straight-and-narrow". His family, who Lizzy gets to know very well were all fairly level-headed and at times pose a bit of a problem for Lizzy and her plans.
While I did like the story and the writing was good I would say this is not my favorite from the series. I just didn't care too much for Lizzy, although she did bring quite a bit of "drama" to the story. She just wasn't for me.
A review copy of this book was provided by the author. This is not a paid review and is a truthful and honest review.
October 6, 2010
With this third book in the series, the author has taken a new turn with the story of Colorado farmer, Dan Tucker, who becomes a werewolf after being attacked by a mutant canine - a lycanthrope man in wolf form.
Book 3 opens with Dan and his wife Angela having twins. The story then speeds along until the twins, a boy Eddy, and a girl Lizzy, are going off to college. The story then follows Lizzy, who, like her father, is impetuousness and quick to anger. It isn't long until she gets herself into a volatile situation that endangers her new boyfriend and his family.
This werewolf saga explains the lycanthrope condition with the Native American legend of skinwalkers, and also pulls from other ethnic folklore. The series has been retooled to remove adult content so that it is also appropriate for young adults, but make no mistake - it will engage adult readers as well. There is plenty of emotional charge as you wonder what's going to happen next. Each of the previous books ends with a surprise, as does Wild Legacy.
Check it out - this is a werewolf tale unlike most others that use the phases of the moon to control the werewolf condition. Be sure to read the series from the beginning, as the third book, although focusing on Dan's daughter Lizzy, continues the story from Dan's original tangle with a werewolf. You'll get a richer reading experience reading the stories in order.
Book 3 opens with Dan and his wife Angela having twins. The story then speeds along until the twins, a boy Eddy, and a girl Lizzy, are going off to college. The story then follows Lizzy, who, like her father, is impetuousness and quick to anger. It isn't long until she gets herself into a volatile situation that endangers her new boyfriend and his family.
This werewolf saga explains the lycanthrope condition with the Native American legend of skinwalkers, and also pulls from other ethnic folklore. The series has been retooled to remove adult content so that it is also appropriate for young adults, but make no mistake - it will engage adult readers as well. There is plenty of emotional charge as you wonder what's going to happen next. Each of the previous books ends with a surprise, as does Wild Legacy.
Check it out - this is a werewolf tale unlike most others that use the phases of the moon to control the werewolf condition. Be sure to read the series from the beginning, as the third book, although focusing on Dan's daughter Lizzy, continues the story from Dan's original tangle with a werewolf. You'll get a richer reading experience reading the stories in order.
September 23, 2010
In this third installment in the Wild series, we continue to follow the story of Dan Tucker as he and his wife, Angela, experience the world of parenthood. Of course the question in the back of Dan's mind is whether or not his children will inherit his curse.
As the children grow up, we don't get much detail about their lives until they reach college age. The bulk of the story surrounds Lizzy and her college adventures. She meets Stephen at school, and they become good friends. There is a level of romance between them, but their friendship occupies the majority of their relationship.
The turn that Cook has taken with this series has definitely opened up a whole new world of possibilities for future stories. This book is obviously targeted more at young adult readers than the first two, and Cook has certainly proved herself competent in accomplishing this directional change for the series.
In addition to targeting a younger audience, Cook has introduced some new characters into the story whose backgrounds leave many unanswered questions surrounding the history of the werewolf curse and just how prevalent it might be in the world. I personally can't wait to learn more about the story in future books. Please keep them coming!
As the children grow up, we don't get much detail about their lives until they reach college age. The bulk of the story surrounds Lizzy and her college adventures. She meets Stephen at school, and they become good friends. There is a level of romance between them, but their friendship occupies the majority of their relationship.
The turn that Cook has taken with this series has definitely opened up a whole new world of possibilities for future stories. This book is obviously targeted more at young adult readers than the first two, and Cook has certainly proved herself competent in accomplishing this directional change for the series.
In addition to targeting a younger audience, Cook has introduced some new characters into the story whose backgrounds leave many unanswered questions surrounding the history of the werewolf curse and just how prevalent it might be in the world. I personally can't wait to learn more about the story in future books. Please keep them coming!
October 30, 2010
The premise for this book sound good to me but aftr reading it, it was not at all what I expected. The synopsis talks about Dan and his trials in raising his child, when really this book is about Lizzy coming into her own. Lizzy is a twin who has carried on the skinwalker curse. Her father shares this secret with her right before she leaves for college. There she meets a young man name Stephen who is just like her.
Izzie and Stephen romance is one that progess so fast that I was unable to value it.One moment they were friends and the next they were boyfriend and girlfriend. There was no build up to their relationship whatsoever. Also Lizzie is big on saving animals. I love animals too, but I would have love to read a better plot. Like the territoral wars that are going on with the other skinwalkers instead of animal saving.
This series has promise. It was written good and was fairely an easy fast read. I would have also love to read more on her brother and what he was doing.
Izzie and Stephen romance is one that progess so fast that I was unable to value it.One moment they were friends and the next they were boyfriend and girlfriend. There was no build up to their relationship whatsoever. Also Lizzie is big on saving animals. I love animals too, but I would have love to read a better plot. Like the territoral wars that are going on with the other skinwalkers instead of animal saving.
This series has promise. It was written good and was fairely an easy fast read. I would have also love to read more on her brother and what he was doing.
October 18, 2010
Dan and Angela are having twins! To their great delight they have a boy, Eddy and a girl, Lizzy. Lizzy takes right after her daddy in EVERY way. When Lizzy is about to head off to college, Dan tells her about the curse. While at college Lizzy meets a boy, Stephen, who shares her secret and her love of animals and the environment. Together they take on the Medical Research Lab Director and try to drive him away from the college.
The beginning of this book was choppy and just skimmed over the lives of the children. There is not much about Eddy but mainly focuses on Lizzy. Once the story was about Lizzy's life at college it took a turn for the better and I was glad I continued to read it. The story just flowed right till the end. This story the author takes on the subject of animal testing. We also get see Lizzy and Stephen's relationship began to bloom which leaves the door wide open to more books. This book by far was the best book out of this series.
The beginning of this book was choppy and just skimmed over the lives of the children. There is not much about Eddy but mainly focuses on Lizzy. Once the story was about Lizzy's life at college it took a turn for the better and I was glad I continued to read it. The story just flowed right till the end. This story the author takes on the subject of animal testing. We also get see Lizzy and Stephen's relationship began to bloom which leaves the door wide open to more books. This book by far was the best book out of this series.
November 23, 2010
Loved this book. This is like the next generation of the first two books in the series! I loved seeing it all from their daughter's prespective and I especially appreciated the college campus being from Illinois! Like the other books it had love story and the paranormal -so something for everyone!
November 4, 2010
Another excellent book from C Fern Cook! Her character development is the best. You're reading this and telling yourself these are real people, except for the werewolf part that is. But then again, you never know. Find out for yourself!
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December 12, 2010
really enjoyed the book. I liked the switch that the story continues on through the daughter. Hope ther is another one to come. The ending leaves you wanting more.
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