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Unknown Touch - Werewolf Series, Book One

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This was an interesting story and different than a lot of the werewolf books out there. It was a lot about telepathy, and the main character, Kara, is a very strong telepath. I would consider this book YA although the characters are not teens (Kara turns 21 in the story) so perhaps it would not fit into that category. It would be appropriate for teens and reads like a YA book to me.

Kara, not realizing her special skills, is involved in a one car accident at night and finds herself "kidnapped" by a group led by a scientist named Eli and made up of an ex CIA Agent, an ex FBI agent, a talented telepath named Dom and several others. She is totally blown away to find out that she herself has great telepathic abilities, and she and Dom can communicate easily without words. She also has been having dreams of "speaking" to Daniel, someone she does not know. She learns that this group is secretly involved in helping supernaturals to blend in with humans, and there is a serious problem with a werewolf pack in Kentucky. A troublemaker has split off taking several others with him and there has been a murder and domestic animal killings in the area. Daniel, who has had telepathic contact with Kara in her dreams is the leader of the original pack and she had came in indirect contact with him while on a vacation which triggered the telepathic connection.

The book is about Kara's learning curve to use her talents, about the experiences when the group combines with Daniel's pack at his vacation resort and their fight to save Stephen, the rogue werewolf before he completely turns to the dark side.

There is a love triangle of sorts between Kara, Dom, and Daniel although it never is a serious choice. For me the book was a little too simplistic with a bit too much time spent with Kara being in everyone's minds. She instantly becomes an expert on working with the emotions of others and although this obviously is fiction to the max, it just had a lot of things that just were too smooth and predictable. It was a good story idea but the characters were perhaps just a little bit all too much the same and all too bland - if that makes sense. I realize this is this author's first book, and it certainly is not bad storytelling. Love the cover!

A werewolf story that is also a love story, and with an air of suspense. The author blends these concepts seamlessly. A great storyline with characters that come to life. Can't wait for the next book in this series.

'Unknown Touch' is an engrossing and fascinating glimpse into the lives of a young woman with newly discovered psychic abilities and communication skills. It chronicals her encounters with a group of ancient werewolves living their lives in the modern world.Her compassionate,insightful interactions with the wolves and a rogue government group sent to negotiate peace, is riveting. This new author displays a skillful ability to capture her subjects and paranormal theme. It is a book that will stay with me a long time and leaves me waiting for the upcoming sequel...at the same time I find myself looking over my shoulder and into the shadows!
L. Phoomsathan