Killing Moon (The Moon Series, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Rebecca York (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 2007

The national bestselling author delivers this suspenseful tale of paranormal romance for the new Berkley Sensation romance line. A private investigator on the trail of a serial killer has a secret of his own--an ancient secret that draws a beautiful genetic researcher closer to him.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...mesmerizing action and passions that leap from the pages with the power of a wolf's coiled spring. -- Bookpage, Reviewer: Sandy Huseby

...thrilling paranormal tale... sets up a highly intriguing premise and introduces riveting characters. 4 stars, TOP PICK -- Romantic Times Book Club, Reviewer: Jill Smith

Even for those who do not like paranormal...a great romantic suspense...fits perfectly with the plot. A definite must-read. -- Old Book Barn Gazette, Reviewer: Melissa Huston

I heartily recommend Killing Moon to just about anyone who enjoys a great suspense story with intriguing paranormal elements. -- All About Romance, Reviewer: Sandy Coleman

KILLING MOON is a delightful supernatural private investigator romance starring two charming lead characters; 5 stars. -- Harriet Klausner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425220273
• ISBN-13: 978-0425220276
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,078,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"[Rebecca York's] books. . . deliver what they promise: excitement, mystery, romance. . ."
- Michael Dirda, Washington Post

An award-winning, best-selling novelist, Ruth Glick is the author of over 100 books. Writing as Rebecca York, she has authored or co-authored over 50 romantic suspense novels. The first of her Berkley Sensation paranormal romantic suspense novels, KILLING MOON, was published in June 2003; EDGE OF THE MOON followed in August 2003 and WITCHING MOON in October 2003. KILLING MOON and EDGE OF THE MOON were launch books for the Berkley Sensation imprint.

She writes the popular 43 Light Street series for Harlequin Intrigue. Over 30 Light Street Intrigues have been published. NOWHERE MAN was called "one of the most heart-wrenching, moving works of romantic suspense in several years," by reviewer Harriet Klausner.

Ruth's many awards include two Rita finalist books. She has two Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times: for Series Romantic Suspense and Series Romantic Mystery. NOWHERE MAN was the Romantic Times Best Intrigue of 1998, and the book has been selected as one of their Reviewers' "all-time favorite 400 romances." In addition, she received the 1998 Affaire de Coeur's Critics Choice Award for Best Contemporary Novel, also for NOWHERE MAN. Ruth's book, KILLING MOON won the 2003 New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award for best Paranormal. AMANDA'S CHILD won the 2001 Golden Leaf Award for Long Contemporary and was nominated for Best Intrigue of 2000 by Romantic Times. "Tyler" in BAYOU BLOOD BROTHERS won the 2001 Golden Leaf Award for best Novella. In 2007 THE SECRET NIGHT received the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for best Harlequin Intrigue. Ruth's cookbook, 100% PLEASURE, was picked by USA Today as one of the 12 best cookbooks of 1994; her FABULOUS LO-CARB CUISINE was a finalist for the MidAtlantic Publishers Association's Excellence in Independent Publishing Award.

Several of Ruth's Moon books (WITCHING MOON, SHADOW OF THE MOON, and NEW MOON) have been on the USA Today best-seller list.

Ruth and her husband travel frequently to research settings for novels and taste new dishes for cookbooks. Her many unique experiences are apt to end up in her books--like the time she encountered a coral snake in the Guatemalan jungle or took a flight in a hot air balloon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes!, August 13, 2003

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This review is from: Killing Moon (The Moon Series, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Ross Marshall is both blessed and cursed by the same thing. Being a werewolf allows him to use his enhanced senses to have a successful PI career. At the same time, this genetic disorder tortures his soul. He feels that love is something that is forbidden to him, for he saw the hell it made of his parents' relationship.

Meeting genetic researcher Megan Sheridan brings a dilema into his world. After Megan saves his life when he is wounded by a serial killer suspect, Ross finds himself falling for the lovely doctor. He does not want to, fearing she will be destroyed either by being caught in the crossfire of his detective work or by his paranormal life.

Nothing can deny the passion that takes root in their hearts from the first moment of their meeting. Not anger, not danger can keep Megan and Ross apart. There is, though, a killer who is determined to try.

***** With the suspense that drew fans to her for years writing the Light Street seris, Ms. York creates a whole new facet to the ever increasinly popular werewolf genre. Ross is not a lapdog, as some wolves turn out to be, nor is this world built on a stronly clannish system of the pack. Urban and unique, this series stands apart. *****
Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal Romance at it's Best, December 8, 2003

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Killing Moon (The Moon Series, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

York has been a long-time asset to the Harlequin Intrigue Line, giving good tales for over a decade. But she really shines in a trio of "Moon" tales for Berkley. Killing Moon is sharp, fast paced and very involving, a fresh look at an old genre. Each of of the tree is amazing!

Ross Marshall is a Private Investigator with the instincts of a blood hound, his abilities are beyond the norm. As Ross is tracking a serial killer, and nearly dies for he gets too close. The trail brings him to Megan Sheridan, a scientist into genetic research. She is drawn to the sexy sleuth, with no idea of his "special" talents stem from him being a werewolf - or that werewolves like wolves mate for life (hey didn't she read Susan Kinnard's books? lol). They must fight their inner worries, their fears and stop a serial killer.

With vivid characters York has gone Light Years beyond Light Street and crafted a marvellous paranormal tale that keep the reader spellbound.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More twists than a corkscrew, June 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Killing Moon (The Moon Series, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've been reading romance and romantic suspense for a long time, and it's gotten very difficult to surprise me. KILLING MOON, however, kept me guessing, zigging every time I thought it would zag. This is the kind of book that makes you talk to the characters out loud: "No! Oh, don't do that!" Not because they're doing something dumb, but because you know the guy with the knife is just around the corner.

Then, of course, there's the romance. Ross and Megan are great characters who struggle for the happy ending they eventually find. I closed it with a happy sigh -- the very best kind.

The werewolf aspect of the story is well-handled. York makes it the heart of her strong, logical romantic conflict.

In all, I'm looking forward to the other books in this series.

-- Angela Knight