Prince of Shadows [Mass Market Paperback]

Susan Krinard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1996

A rising star in the fantasy romance firmament, Susan Krinard returns to the land of the bestselling Prince of Wolves in this mesmerizing new love story.The legend of the werewolf is reborn in this thrilling tale from the author who "set(s) the standard for fantasy romance" (Affaire de Coeur). Wolf researcher Alexandra tries to help a gorgeous wolf she discovered in the wild, only to discover the unimaginable: that the animal has vanished and a man has taken its place. Following a grisly murder, the weight of suspicion falls heavily on Alexandra's mysterious companion who wields legendary powers--and soon both are scrambling to escape.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Returning to her childhood haven in the Minnesota woods, wolf researcher Alexandra Warrington, facially and psychically scarred, is seeking solace and peace; what she finds instead is a dream from her past and a choice. A reluctant werewolf hero, a heroine who is stronger than she believes, and a crazed villain combine in this tale of murder and self-discovery. In returning to the uniquely drawn world of the loup-garoux seen in her initial Prince of Wolves (Bantam, 1994), Krinard has created a story that, although not quite as passionate, is tighter, features more well-developed characters, and leaves fewer unanswered questions. Fans will be waiting for this one. Krinard lives in Concord, California.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Author of Star-Crossed

"Susan Krinard was born to write romance." --Amanda Quick

"Susan Krinard has set the standard for today's fantasy romance." --Affaire de Coeur

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Fanfare (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553567772
• ISBN-13: 978-0553567779
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.8 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, October 25, 1999

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Serene (Marina, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prince of Shadows (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to say I LOVED this book. Kieran Holt and Alex were a good match. Krinard's writing has a level of detail and characterization that is uncommon in the romance industry and which I found vastly appealing.

Strengths: Krinard made you really feel for Kieran and his troubled life. Alex's struggles to overcome self esteem and past trauma issues were moving. Even the villain's struggles were gripping. I enjoyed the level of detail revealed in Alex's work as a wolf researcher. The environmental themes were insightful and not preachy.

I particularly liked the scenes when Alex was Shadow.Very cute.

Problems: I really had no problems with this book. Since it is a romance the main focus was on the two main characters and their struggles, I couldn't help but find myself curious about the other sub plot characters and what was going on with them.. I would like to have seen Kieran explore more of his people's heritage, preferably in the company of his own kind, as he had barely begun the rode towards self acceptance and healing at the end of this book.

Overall, an excellent read..

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't hard to fall in love with Kieran Holt., November 30, 1998

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A. Ryan "Merribelle" (Westminster, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prince of Shadows (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a beautiful and tender love story between a werewolf and a wolf researcher. Unlike other werewolf novels currently on the market, Prince of Shadows plays down the gorier and darker aspects of such supernatural creatures and surprises us with a very human hero who just happens to have certain special abilities. The love story and the supernatural subplot complemented eachother well. My only real dissatisfaction was with the cover; a beefcake depiction of Kieran posing with his shirt shrugged off, looking for all the world like a chippendale thug. I was embarrassed to be seen with it. Krinard lived up to my expectations created from her first werewolf novel, Prince of Wolves -- I wonder if she plans on making this a trilogy? I think her fans would love to explore the hidden village of Valle Cache a bit further.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All in all it was a good book, October 13, 2001

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Shellie (Off a dirt road, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prince of Shadows (Mass Market Paperback)

I admit I have read better. I loved the first book Prince of Wolves, and I had hoped that this one was going to be as good. Maybe it was because I kind of knew what to expect, because of the first book, so I wasn't too dazzled by this one. I still liked it though. I believed the characters cared about one another, and I was glad to read about an old friend in it. I recommend it, because for number two in the series it really was worth the read. Ms. Krinard does write an interesting tale, and has a vivid imagination. If you want to read something that is different than the oridinary this book is for you. But PLEASE read PRINCE OF WOLVES first.