The Legacy of Kilkenny (The Legacy Series) [Kindle Edition]

Devyn Dawson (Author)

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The legend has been confirmed, the Great Wolf has been born. Pru was sure she had it right, his name is Abel Casey and he is in Oklahoma. She had only been having visions for a short amount of time, but who knows for sure since she was only three years old. The secret of his existence must be hidden, in the wrong hands and the wrong alpha, his life could end or his powers could be misused.

Oakley and his sexy southern charm was the only other guy that Pru could think about, and now that she is old enough to train Abel Casey for his destiny, Oakley has been assigned as her bodyguard. Living away from the pack just to be closer to Abel was going to be a challenge for the pack, but Pru had been training for this assignment almost all of her life. Sure they could have sent in someone else, someone that wasn't the alpha's daughter, someone that wasn't a shaman, someone that couldn't dream walk, but he deserves the best and Pru is one of the best. She isn't cocky, just confident. Can she disobey a direct order and not get involved with Oakley? Or will this teenager find that Oakley has feeling for her too?

She takes a deep breath, rehearses everything she thought of to say and now is the time to show Abel that she is a werewolf and break it to him that he is one too. She takes his hand into hers and shares with him a vision; one that he can step into with her. It wasn't logical, not to a human, one that has no idea that the supernatural are living all around him. He feels the vibrations as they travel into her thoughts and he looks around to see a farm house, not realizing that the wolves that start to walk closer aren't only giant but they are shifters and would soon be his pack, and he their leader. What about his life? What about his sister Allie? She was away at college and trouble seems to find her wherever she is. Only problem with her being so far away was the fact that she started dating a vampire and it might be too late for the pack to help her. Will Allie contract the Human Vampiric Virus (HVV) and become a vampire? Is there really an antidote? Will they get to her in time to save her from a life as an immortal?

The journey will weave into an intricate storyline, from rogue werewolves and vampires with agenda's (don't they always have an agenda?) to first love and heartbreak. This isn't your mama's werewolf story, this story will take you into an urban modern teenager's life so be prepared to keep up the pace. This is a story of growth, and how young adults can make grown-up decisions too. Someone won't survive this tale of hope and destiny.


The Legacy of Kilkenny an incredible journey for these young adults. The reader will be drawn into this romantic yet invigorating story of friends and lovers. The prophecy has been stated, now it will be lived.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 577 KB
• Publisher: Devyn Dawson; 1 edition (June 11, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0055JCFDQ
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,958 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Devyn writes paranormal YA books about the characters that live in her head. You'll usually find her either writing or reading and sometimes doing both. She has always been the 'eccentric girl' the one with the big imagination and colorful stories. She was born and raised in Oklahoma City, a place she'll always call home yet lives in the lush green and humid climate of North Carolina. She was Goth before Goth was a style, she dreamt of being Star from The Lost Boys and knew Keifer would one day find her and they'd fall madly in love. Since Keifer never came around, she decided to write books.

Her love of the paranormal (The Lost Boys reference confirms it's been a passion long before Edward met Bella) has her interested in things such as ghost hunting. She is an avid reader of all things Young Adult and John Grisham. Her menagerie of pets serve as her muse for her characters - the only royalties they request are hugs and treats.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Legacy of Kilkenny, June 12, 2011

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G. Palmer "lnp" (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Legacy of Kilkenny (The Legacy Series) (Kindle Edition)

One of the most remarkable qualities about The Legacy of Kilkenny is that is told from the perspective of not one, but two character`s. From the very beginning that is what had me captivated. It added a different dynamic having two character's points of view and I found it extremely interesting getting to truly know not just one but two character's.

The story is told from Abel and Pru's perception. Abel is your average high school guy. He is sweet, has a loving family, an erratic older sister, and doesn't really do anything too out of the ordinary. He is just living his life...a completely normal kid...unbeknownst to him, he is the `great wolf.' (Without going into too much detail...no spoilers in this review!) That is when Pru comes along. Pru is beautiful, of course. She is sexy. She is a werewolf. And she's not just any werewolf. She's the General's daughter, the pack leader's daughter, and the one who has been assigned to explain to Abel what his destiny entails. Pru is also the kind of girl that every girl would want to be friends with. She is fun, tough, edgy, spontaneous, venerable at times, and witty. I love Pru! Pru rocks!

Along with Abel and Pru there are many other wonderful character's that keep you reading the Legacy. Oakley is a member of Pru's pack and a potential love interest for Pru. He's charming with a bit of a southern drawl. Oakley definitely was a favorite character of mine and kept a smile on my face. Arien is another favorite character of mine. Arien is a mischievous Vampire that is someone you may or may not love to hate. Most of my favorite lines from the book are from him.

The Legacy of Kilkenny is an exhilarating read. Once you start, it sucks you in, it grabs your attention and you can't stop until you've read the last word. Just when you think you know what's about to happen, the plot thickens...it takes a hard left and you find yourself holding on for dear life buckled in the passenger seat of Pru's SS Camaro.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Masterful Paranormal Series!, February 19, 2012

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Frank Balara - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Legacy of Kilkenny (The Legacy Series) (Kindle Edition)

The story starts as Abel is beginning his junior year of high school. He's you're average high school kid with the usual thoughts and feelings. Pru is a new student this year and she's hotter than THE hottest girl in the school. Everyone is talking about her, but somehow it seems she only has eyes for Abel. How did he get so lucky? He was chosen. He just doesn't know it yet.

At this point I was thinking this is sounding like Twilight and it's gonna end up being all lovey-dovey, but, guys, while there are undertones and story lines dealing with romance in this book, it isn't melodramatic and it doesn't interfere with a great story.

It turns out Pru is a werewolf with a gift for seeing visions of the future. She is convinced that Abel is the Great Wolf who will not just lead one pack but all the packs in the world. But Abel has never shifted into a werewolf and doesn't even realize he is one yet. And the elders in Pru's pack aren't convinced of her vision yet. Still, the Great Wolf in the hands of the wrong pack or even the wrong paranormal creatures could end up dead or brainwashed to do their bidding. So Pru is given the responsibility to tell Abel, train him and protect him until he makes his first shift and they know for sure.

Throughout the story there are rival packs (from as far away as Ireland) and even a Vampire coven from New Orleans is interested and just may be blackmailing Abel with the threat of his sister being turned into one of them. The plot lines run in many directions, but they're never confusing and they all meet up in the end with a satisfying conclusion. Yet, Devyn's writing is clever enough to have left open paths to further stories. That's why I'm so excited to read Malevolence. From a guy's point of view the cover doesn't look very exciting, but having read the first one, I know that this is going to have much more than the prerequisite romance. It's going to have a kick-ass story, too.

While I'm at it, I'd also like to mention Book 1.5, The Seduction, a clever spin off from TLOK detailing what happened to Abel's sister with the Vampires. (I know I'm being vague, I just don't want to give away anything for anyone who hasn't read the first book yet.) The book is in the form of a journal written by Abel's sister.

I definitely recommend the entire series to girls and guys alike who enjoy paranormal, romance or just a good old page-turner.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars keep your eye on devyn dawson!, December 31, 2011

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anayala09 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Legacy of Kilkenny (The Legacy Series) (Kindle Edition)

I cannot wait for the next installment of The Legacy of Kilkenny series! I grew so attached to the characters. They are all very well developed, with obvious thought and care for each and every one. Poor Able Casey had no idea what he was in for the day Pru Phelan walked into his life! He is destined to be The Great Wolf and has trouble accepting all that comes with this huge responsibility, as it will affect all of those he cares about. Lucky for Abe he has people (or wolves) that believe in him and are with him every step of the way. I could go on and on about the things I loved in this book, but I'm not gonna spoil a thing for you! I'll tell you it is a MUST READ! ALSO CHECK OUT DEVYN DAWSON'S NOVELETTE! The Seduction- it will give you some insight to Able's sister Allie! LOVE LOVE LOVE DEVYN DAWSON!