The Lure of the Wolf (The Shadowmen, Book 2)

by Jennifer St. Giles

Book Overview

the second installment in this outstanding,seductive shadowmen series by jennifer st giles! This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416513337
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Let's turn up the heat!

Aragon, the former leader of a band of Blood Hunters, has deserted his duty and has condemned himself to one of the worst punishments possible for a member of the Guardian Forces. He is doomed to become a faded warrior, a formless spirit trapped between life and death, for eternity. He has knowingly chosen this fate to atone for his failure as a leader, pledging to kill Pathos, the leader of the Vladarian Order. Ages ago, Pathos succumbed to a poisoned bite and turned against his fellow Guardians to become one of the strongest and most evil of Heldon's minions. Aragon intends to hunt down and destroy Pathos before he completely fades away. But he hadn't counted on Dr. Annette Batista finding his Blood Hunter medallion and using it to call him to her. Annette intends to find her sister, who has been missing for 6 months, and she needs all of the help she can get. It has become increasingly obvious that Stefanie's disappearance is in some way connected to her job at Sno-Med, a medical corporation with ties to the forces of Heldon. Jared (a former Blood Hunter), Erin Morgan, Sherriff Sam Sheridan and the mystical Em have all pledged their help. And Aragon has sworn to find Stefanie before he destroys Pathos. He is slowly losing his warrior powers, but his growing love and passion for Annette provides his weakened spirit with the strength he needs to fulfill his oath. The search for Stefanie leads them from the burnt shell of Sno-Med's research facility in Twilight to the jungles of Central America, following the trail of Pathos. Can Aragon keep his promises before completely succumbing to his fate? Can he submit to the Guardian Council's punishment now that his spirit is irrevocably melded with Annette's? "The Lure of the Wolf" is the second offering in St. Giles' Shadowmen series. This one is better than the first. St Giles has a talent for weaving complicated plotlines and characters together to create an exciting whole. Characters from previous volumes in the series return as the plot shifts its emphasis to the viewpoints of others and her heroes get sexier with each book!! And even though there is a continuing story arch, each novel stands on its own merit, a quality I have seen in St. Giles' other books. If you are a fan of romantic fiction with a twist, this one is a must read. Fans of St. Giles' other work will not be disappointed. My only problem is that I have to wait until spring of 2009 for the next 2 books in this series!

Shadowmen 2

Loved the first book in this series so I had to immediately order the second (and am waiting impatiently for the third!) Another paranormal page turner. The author has created a tightly consistent world/mythology for her series - filled with interesting characters and exciting events. This book starts up exactly where the first left off and contains the same characters from the first book (Touch of the Wolf). Another keeper!

The Shadowmen

Dr. Annette Batista is searching for her missing sister, Stephanie, who worked for the research facility Sno-Med. She is determined to find her, but so far, has had no luck. When Annette finds a strange amulet at the site of Stephanie's disappearance, she isn't sure what to think. Then, while taking a bath at home, she rubs the amulet and a strange man appears. Aragon is a Blood Hunter, half-man, half-werewolf. In an effort to track down a Blood Hunter who has turned evil, he forsakes his vow as leader of the group and travels to the Earthly plain to track down Pathos and kill him. When a strange woman somehow pulls him to her side, he isn't sure what to do. When it happens again, he is equally confused, but he knows there is a bond with this woman. Annette isn't sure what to do about Aragon, but she knows that she wants him. Together, they search for her missing sister and work to find Pathos and a number of evil minions, who deserve the fate of death. The Lure of the Wolf is a fascinating tale of good verses evil. Ms. St. Giles has created a world full of mythical creatures and entertaining humans that come to life on the page. Aragon is full of honor, and full of love for Annette. I loved the strength that Annette showed through the entire book, even in the face of danger. The Lure of the Wolf is a wonderful continuation in the Shadowmen series and I can't wait to see which Blood Hunter will be featured next. Lovers of paranormal should run to pick up a copy of The Lure of the Wolf. This book is the second in the series, and although it's not necessary to have read the first book, Touch a Dark Wolf, it will increase a reader's enjoyment of The Lure of the Wolf, as the characters are introduced in the first book. Amelia reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

The second Shadowmen romantic fantasy suspense thriller is an entertaining tale

Aragon made some horrendous mistakes when he led the Shadowmen; errors caused because he trusted his mentor Pathos. Aragon knows he will suffer deservedly for eternity for his transgressions regardless of the cause, but he feels he must do one last deed; he must kill the malevolent Pathos. Dr. Annette Batista suffers two traumatic shockers. First her sister vanishes without a trace and then she learns that Dr. Cinatas is providing sustenance to vampires. She plans to stop Cinatas and find her sibling. She finds and touches Aragon's tossed away amulet only to connects with the anguished shapeshifting former Shadowmen. They quickly realize that they share the same quest, but neither expected love to enter their shaky relationship nor that duty might tear them apart. The second Shadowmen romantic fantasy suspense thriller (see TOUCH A DARK WOLF) is an entertaining tale mostly because of Aragon's obsessive quest. His debt of honor means more to him than his eternal soul; yet the love of Annette makes him reconsider what he perceives is his damning responsibility as he holds himself accountable. Although Annette is out the female heroic handbook and likewise Dr. C is from the supervillain guide, sub-genre readers will appreciate the lure of Jennifer St. Giles exciting tale. Harriet Klausner

Love this BOOK!

I read the first one, Touch of the Dark Wolf and have been anxiously awaiting this one. I Love these characters and can't wait for more. I need to know about Sam and Emerald!!!!