The Wolf (The Sons of Destiny, Book 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Jean Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

Second in the Sons of Destiny series-now in mass market.

Wolfer is one of eight sexy brothers, exiled to a strange island and struggling with magic, mysterious women, and deadly enemies-both human and not.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Johnson continues the Son of Destiny series that began with The Sword (2007). Alys, her uncle's prisoner, uses her shape-shifting talents to escape and reach Nightfall Isle, where she finds Wolfer, her closest childhood friend. In the castle she meets Kelly, the self-proclaimed Queen of Nightfall who is married to Wolfer's twin. Kelly triggered the curse around which Johnson's complex fantasy-romance series is constructed. Although the plot may be slow moving, those who love detailed lovemaking scenes will revel in the 20 pages devoted to Alys and Wolfer's first intimate encounter. Diana Tixier Herald
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About the Author

The best part about being a writer is the joy of entertaining others. Whether it’s sad or scary, silly or sexy, I love knowing that one of my stories has given someone a good time. I hope this is one of those stories for you, too. Currently I live in the Pacific Northwest. Feel free to drop by my website for a chat.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425220877
• ISBN-13: 978-0425220870
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jean Johnson lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, where she is busy struggling to unbury herself from the mountain of plot-bunnies swarming her office.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book two in the series. Unique storyline. Unfortunately, "Kelly" nearly ruined this story like the first., June 1, 2007

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Alyce In Wonderland "The Looking Glass" (Over the hill or underland, or just behind a tree) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wolf (The Sons of Destiny, Book 2) (Paperback)

This is the second book in an 8- part series. The first book is "The Sword". You will want to read that first. It makes a big difference in understanding "The Wolf." If you haven't read "The Sword" yet, you will find yourself quite lost.
I'm writing this review under the assumption that readers have already read "The Sword." This will prevent having to bore everyone with a reintroduction of all the characters.


Wolfer knows he is next in line to fulfill his part of the prophecy. Years ago, he fell in love with a neighbor girl named Alys. He still wears a braid of her hair around his wrist. However, the two have been denied contact since the brothers were banished to Nightfall Island.

Alys has been abused by her uncle for years. He forces her to take part in his evil spells against the Sons of Destiny. However, Alys has never given up her dream of reuniting with Wolfer. Wolfer's youngest brother has secretly kept in contact with her. When the time is right, he helps her escape her cruel uncle and make her way to Nightfall.

Wolfer and Alys are instantly attracted to one another. Neither has forgotten their past connection. Alys is afraid to admit that she took part in her uncle's schemes against Wolfer and his brothers. When the truth comes out, she fears it will end Wolfer's love for her. However, with her uncle becoming an even bigger threat to the brothers, Alys knows she must confess and help stop his evil plan to kill Wolfer and his family.


I liked this story for it's uniqueness. Jean Johnson has a talent for creativity. My only complaint is her insistence that women are not strong unless they are being nasty to their men. Kelly, from The Sword, is back in this story... ruder and snobbier than ever. Lines like "I decide what happens in MY home!" just annoy me. She seems to have forgotten that it has been the brothers' home for years, and they were kind enough to share it with her when she entered a few months ago. What is worse is the way she pushes Alys to act snotty and bossy towards Wolfer, as if it is an insult to women for Alys to be kind- hearted and easy- going.
Wolfer's character is different than it was in the first book. Instead of the quite and gentle nature he had, he is now an angry man who constantly loses his temper and storms around. I was looking forward to his story, based upon how he was written in "The Sword." So this was a bit disappointing as well.

I'm still looking forward to the next book, as I am dying to know what happened to Dominor. I'm also still anxious to read the story of the dark and mysterious Rydan. Johnson knows how to keep our interest alive.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jean does it again!, April 6, 2007

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Miladyblue (Kent, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wolf (The Sons of Destiny, Book 2) (Paperback)

The Sons of Destiny is already in its second volume, and Jean does not let up in the flow of the story. This time, she can get right into the plot, without too much exposition.

This time around, the story centers around the second of the Sons of Destiny, Wolfer, who is also known as the Wolf. Largest and wildest of the brothers, it does not seem possible for any woman to tame him.

It also does not seem possible that the woman introduced here, Alys of Devries, a childhood friend, will be the one to tame him, either. A mixture of courage and shyness, she is an enigmatic contradiction that nonetheless captures his heart.

Unlike Kelly Doyle of The Sword, however, Alys is a native Katani woman with a dark secret - a connection to the brothers' hitherto unknown enemy that may just drive her and Wolfer apart.

Wolfer is a quiet loner, and the sweet, charming Alys seems to be the one made for him.

I enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed The Sword, and I am looking forward to The Master, which is due out in September of 2007.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More like 4 1/2 stars...., June 23, 2007

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Deborah Wiley (Winter Haven, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wolf (The Sons of Destiny, Book 2) (Paperback)

Step into a world where magic and fantasy collide....

Alys of Devries is determined to escape the wicked machinations of her uncle, Lord Broger. She plans a daring escape and flees to Nightfall Isle, the home of her childhood friend, Wolfer. Wolfer and his seven siblings have been exiled to Nightfall Isle due to a prophesized disaster. Alys hopes to find refuge and perhaps even love with her childhood hero, Wolfer. Will her secrets destroy their chance at love?

THE WOLF is the second book in the Sons of Destiny series and follows up the phenomenal tale, THE SWORD. If you haven't read THE SWORD first, please note that THE WOLF has some major spoilers to the first book. Fans will want to read this series in order as THE WOLF builds upon the events that occurred in THE SWORD and then furthers the plotline as the revelations from the Seer Draganna begin to unfold.

Once again, Jean Johnson has penned a fabulous fantasy romance! The attraction instantly sizzles between Wolfer and Alys, but Alys has secrets Wolfer doesn't even begin to imagine. In fact, one of the most intriguing aspects of THE WOLF is watching Alys come alive! She has been forced into a life of subservience in order to survive but now, as a free woman, she is being to recognize her own sense of empowerment. Teaming a personality like Alys up with Kelly, from THE SWORD, is a stroke of genius on the part of Jean Johnson as the two women complement each other well, making for some rather interesting dialogue.

THE WOLF is a beautifully written tale that should please fans of fantasy romance. Jean Johnson provides a whole host of supernatural creatures, from pookrahs to wyr-wracks, while creating a fascinating storyline and a steamy romance. THE WOLF is definitely a book for the keeper shelf!

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