Destiny of the Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)

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Key Phrases: lupus garou, dream mated, dream mating, Uncle Sheridan, Nurse Grey, Silver Town (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Fans of shapeshifter romances with a who-dun-it mystery to keep the plot going are sure to be pleased. (Rhianna Walker Rhi's Reading )

Fans will relish this wonderful lampooning of the lycan legend inside an exhilarating thriller. (Harriet Klausner Genre-Go Round Book Reviews 20090309)

I love Ms. Spear's lupus garou society. She creates a world that makes you believe werewolves live among us. (Karen Michelle Nutt Paranormal Romance Reviews 20090319)

I really enjoyed the mystery of this story and was constantly trying to figure out who the "bad guy" was... I will be looking for more of [Terry's] books in the future. (Samantha Atkin Sam's Book Blog )

I'll look forward to seeing future novels by Terry Spear (Dee Night Owl Romance 20090522)

If you love werewolves, contentious yet steamy romances, and lots of action, you will enjoy [Destiny of the Wolf]! (Steph B. The Romance Studio 20090223)

Painting a believable picture of pack life, Ms. Spear does an excellent job creating the story's characters. (Shirley Bitten By Books 20090311)

Praise for Terry Spear!... the story is a fun glimpse into an animalistic lifestyle full of death, betrayal and love (Shawn Remfrey Armchair Interviews 20090205)

Readers who enjoy a werewolf tale with a slightly different twist should definitely check out Destiny of the Wolf. (Martina Bexte Book Loons )

Terry Spear weaves paranormal, suspense, and romance together in one non-stop rollercoaster of passion and adventure. (Keira Gillet Love Romance Passion 20090316)

The chemistry of Darien and Lelandi set the pages of Destiny of the Wolf afire! (The Pen & Muse 20090302)

With a heavy dose of suspense, Ms. Spear weaves a romantic paranormal mystery that will keep readers on their toes. (Kimberly Swan Darque Reviews 20090316)

Product Description

By the author of Heart of the Wolf, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

"This delicious alpha hero will leave you wild for more." — Nicole North, author of Devil in a Kilt

All she wants is the truth…
Lelandi Wildhaven is determined to discover the truth about her beloved sister's mysterious death. But everyone thinks she's out to make a bid for her sister's widowed mate…

He's a pack leader tormented by memories…
Darien Silver blames himself for his mate's death. When her twin arrives in his town, he finds himself bewitched, and when someone attempts to silence her, he realizes that protecting the beautiful stranger might be the only way to protect his pack—and himself…

PRAISE FOR TERRY SPEAR'S HEART OF THE WOLF:

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

"The vulpine couple's chemistry crackles off the page."
Publishers Weekly

"Centers on pack problems in a refreshingly straightforward way. The characters are well drawn and believable, which makes the contemporary plotline of love and life among the lupus garou seem, well, realistic."
Romantic Times

"A sensual, action-packed read that you won't want to miss."
Shape Shifter Romance

"Full of action, adventure, suspense, and romance— one of the best werewolf stories I've read!"
Fallen Angel Reviews

"A lively read that keeps the reader on their feet, and an excellent addition to the serious wolf-lover's library. When it comes to authenticity, this novel truly embodies the 'heart of the wolf'."
Jennifer L. James, Montestruc, Book Fetish

(20090109)

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402216688
• ISBN-13: 978-1402216688
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,260 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Shapeshifter romance!, February 27, 2009

By	Vonda Sinclair (NC USA) - See all my reviews

I loved this book! It's one of the absolute best shapeshifter romances I've read in a long time. Terry Spear's take on the werewolf world is incredibly unique and interesting. I love the way she links the behavior and pack dynamics of her lupus garou to that of real wolves in the wild. It's obvious she does a lot of in-depth research.

I fell in love with her characters. Lelandi is wonderful and likable. She's tough and goes after what she wants with determination. Darien is the definition of hot, sexy and alpha, plus he has a heart of gold. He's protective of Lelandi and his pack.

This is a fast-paced, entertaining read with twists and turns I would've never expected. I highly recommend Destiny of the Wolf!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I love these wolves, June 9, 2009

By	S. Deeth "Sheila Deeth" (OR, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Terry Spear's wolves are neither wild not tame. They live in small towns, keeping their identity secret from their human friends, running hospitals, schools, police stations, bars... There's a human girl who wants to be a nurse, but sick werewolves aren't quite the same as sick humans. And there's a girl who's pretending to be human, but wolves can tell the difference straight away.

Terry Spear's wolves are sensual, sweet, dangerous and delightful, and her stories are full of intriguing details about a life so different from our own. From the family dynamics of multiple births to the curious etiquette of clothes-shedding and shape-shifting, the background to this tale rings so true I find myself listening in the night--are there wolves in Oregon?

One of Terry's packs is in Oregon, though not the one the story centers on. Scenery and weather are as beautifully described as the animals, people and stories. Darien's dream wife has committed suicide. Her twin sister infiltrates the pack in search of more information, and rumors immediately fly that she wants to take her sister's place as the pack leader's wife. But Darien and Lelandi are already falling in love, and someone is not above committing murder to keep them apart.

As the story progresses, the reader learns of silver bullets, rapid healing, frozen winters, Victorian underwear, and the essence of lovemaking coupled with the senses of the wolf. It all makes for a passionate, enjoyable read, full of action, mystery and romance, with love and betrayal lending spice and intrigue to the mix.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable satirical werewolf romantic suspense, March 7, 2009

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

With the homicides of her parents and her sister Larissa allegedly committing suicide, Lelandi Wildwood no longer feels safe amongst the red werewolf pack in spite of her brother being a member. He in fact wants nothing to do with her though she is not sure why. She wants to learn why Larissa who loved life would kill herself, but hesitates until she learns the abusive alpha pack leader plans to wed her to his brother. Lelandi leaves the pack in search of understanding why her sibling took her life. She travels to Silver Town, run by the gray werewolves who detest the red.

The greywolf leader widow Darien Silver is trying to understand why his wife committed suicide. He also needs to catch the thief stealing from the economic soul of his pack's existence the silver mine. He enters the Silver Town's Tavern only to be shocked out of his fur when he sees his wife sitting inside. Lelandi and Darien have in common learning why their beloved Larissa killed herself.

DESTINY OF THE WOLF is an enjoyable satirical werewolf romantic suspense that takes a delightful bite at the mythology of moon howling shapeshifters while also ridicules racism. The support cast serves mostly to enhance understanding of the lifestyle of the packs especially that of the grey or the lead couple who risk their lives with a need to know why. Fans will relish this wonderful lampooning of the lycan legend inside an exhilarating thriller that enables the audience to get beyond the myths into the HEART OF THE WOLF.

Harriet Klausner