The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Desiree Ottinger

The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Doctor Joanie Fisher is working towards becoming a leading epidemiologist studying the cause of Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome (CLS). However, before she really starts to make a name for herself, a series of events happens to her. First, her workplace burns down, and she loses all of her research. Next, her married boyfriend/boss dumps her out of the blue. Then her grandfather disappears -suspected to be dead- and leaves her millions of dollars in inheritance, as well as a werewolf infested mansion!

Joanie decides to make the best of the situation and travels to Crystal Springs with her best friend, who is also going there to inquire about missing kids. Once they arrive, they realize that there is a nefarious plot going on in this small town. Can they find the true culprits and remain unscathed? Or will their lives also irrevocably change like those in the small town?

This was a different perspective on werewolves concerning how they came about and what all that entailed. I enjoyed the story and the thoughtfulness that went into creating this scientific history, per se, of lycanthropy. The characters were interesting to read about, but I had a hard time identifying with them. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and good way to launch a series.

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