"Second book in werewolf series is fast-paced and action-packed."

Leigh Tyler was a kindergarten teacher in Topeka, Kansas. Now she hunts werewolves for a living, thanks to an ex- lover who killed her family and boyfriend to become an evil superhuman werewolf -- a Weendigo.

Crow Valley, Wisconsin, is open-hunting season for werewolves, and Leigh is blasting them to hell at night, while making love to Damien Fitzgerald, a hazel-eyed Irishman, during the day. Leigh sets her sights on Damien the moment she meets him, but underneath the muscular exterior lays a deep, dark secret.

Jessie McQuade, a Jager-Sucher (werewolf hunter) and her boyfriend, Will, are also in Crow Valley trying to unravel the mystery of the Weendigo and how the supreme alpha werewolf reaches its pinnacle of power on the night of the hunter's moon. Leigh, Jessie and Will discover an interesting phenomena. Someone, or something, other than themselves is killing werewolves. Not only that, but something is eating the kill. As the hunter's moon draws near, the werewolves become more desperate to kill the three hunters. And the alpha werewolf makes his plan and lays his trap to become invincible.

Ms. Handeland has woven another fast-paced, action-packed story of sacrifice and love in the shape-shifting realm. I especially enjoyed the reappearance of Jessie and Will from BLUE MOON and the turbulent friendship of Jessie and Leigh. A terrific second book in her werewolf series.

Reviewed by Shayne Sawyer
Posted January 14, 2005

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Summary

Leigh Tyler was once a kindergarten teacher with starry-eyed dreams-dreams that turned into nightmares when the biggest mistake she ever made came back to tear her world apart. Now, Leigh lives only for the hunt. Werewolves are her prey, and love is no longer an option.

Leigh has been called to Wisconsin for something big. As long as it means killing fanged and furry demons, she's up for it. But the worst is yet to come, because something stronger and smarter than the average beast is on the prowl...and it's doing Leigh's work for her. Intoxicating and intriguing, Damien Fitzgerald is making Leigh question her vow never to let another man into her bed, or her heart. Every moment with him brings forth familiar—and dangerous—urges. Urges that may prove too strong to resist. Leigh's job is a dance with death, and she has no intention of letting Damian become involved and get hurt. Especially now that she knows her enemy is watching from the forest. Waiting for her first wrong step...