Reviewed by Amber
TITLE: Cast the First Stone
AUTHOR: Katherine Halle
PUBLISHER: Torquere Press
LENGTH: 123 pages
BLURB:
Julian Hart is a werewolf hunter. The murder of his parents at the claws of a pair of rogue werewolves left him as guardian to his younger sister, Zoe. Grief and rage drove him to become a hunter and prevent other families from suffering the same fate. His latest hunt leads him right into Alpha Stone’s territory, where his sister was turned against her will.
Werewolf protocol demands that he ask for permission before entering Stone’s territory and continuing his hunt. That leaves Julian with an unwanted entourage and fighting an attraction to a man he shouldn’t crave.
With Alpha Stone’s people dogging his every step and Julian resisting his desire for the very man he’s supposed to hate, his hunt uncovers secrets hidden within lies and a plot for vengeance that no one saw coming.
When the smoke clears, what Julian finds at the end of the trail will forever change his life and the lives of everyone he holds dear.
REVIEW:
This was my first story by Katherine Halle and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I’ve been trying to branch off from the authors that I know and love just to try something a little different. So I am happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this read. The blurb was right up my alley. A revenge seeking shifter hunter trying to avenge his sister who was changed without her consent and an Alpha of all Alpha’s werewolf shifter; I was SOLD!
Julian is a rogue werewolf hunter. He’s the best at what he does and he is driven by the need to find out who changed his baby sister Zoe. He’s human so he’s underestimated a lot. It becomes very obvious he can hold his own against any foe. But against his better judgment there is an immediate pull to Alpha Stone.
Alpha Stone is the Alpha among Alpha’s. His reputation is everything to him. He is loyal and it’s obvious he loves his pack. His attraction to Julian is immediate and electric.
Unfortunately, it becomes very apparent that there is a huge secret or mystery between the two. And when it’s revealed I have to say that I expected it but was surprised also. You get the feeling that Alpha Stone would always be in control of his feelings and actions so when he succumbs to such a primal urge you’re shocked. Which I think added to the depth of the story.
What’s really great is the way they come together at the end. It’s so different and it leaves you satisfied, as well. If you love shifter stories that have enemies to lovers theme, then this is the story for you. A very satisfying, paranormal read.
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