The Wolf’s Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller is book 1 in the Lycanthropy Files by Cecilia Dominic. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was highly impressed. Her take on werewolf will have you believing it is completely possible. This book, filled with missing children, adultery, best friends, loss and grief not to mention romance and mystery takes you on a wild ride of twists and turns. I will definitely be finishing the rest of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandi LaMillerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandi LaMiller2022-04-27 08:02:322022-04-27 08:02:32The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Amanda LaMiller
Josie is so brave for standing up to her creep of a husband Eddie, and protecting her two children. I also feel like she was slightly over paranoid, especially about the virus, but that’s probably a learned trait being with Eddie. I loved that the author included the virus into the storyline. It was strange to read about something I lived through during my lifetime, something that actually affected me, it allowed me to see it through different eyes. The layers of mystery that slowly unraveled through the book kept my attention through each page, especially the pink ladies. Great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kylean Sprostyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKylean Sprosty2022-04-27 07:54:272022-04-27 07:54:27The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Kylean Sprosty
This novel was really good. It is a werewolf novel with a bit of twist on how werewolves were created, this made the novel interesting and different. The story involved mystery and intrigue and kept my attention from beginning to end. The author created a dynamic world and I look forward to reading more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2022-04-27 07:53:552022-04-27 07:53:55The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Cindy Rushin
This is such a fascinating book! It puts a whole different spin on werewolves and how they come to be. This book has it all, romance, mystery and the paranormal. It pulled me in from the very first page and I just couldn’t put it down. Joanie is going through a really rough period of loss in her life and she inherits a massive property from her grandfather. However, it comes along with a lot of baggage that she wasn’t expecting. That’s when she realizes that werewolves exist and as she becomes involved she finds herself in danger while also being attracted to someone she never thought she would be. On her way to find a cure, she realizes what she really wants from life and who she wants it with but will she get the chance to make her dreams come true? This is one paranormal book you aren’t going to want to miss and I can’t wait to read the next books in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElena2022-04-26 07:43:372022-04-26 07:43:37The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lyncanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic-Review by Elena Tobar
I loved this book! The main character is a very relatable young woman who is strong, smart, and witty. She is made to grow up very quickly, but luckily she has her best friend at her side. As she figures out what is really going on in town, she has to deal with enemies in the shadows, and hopefully allies as well. Read this book if you like fantasy, a strong heroine, and a wolf pack that will make your heart beat fast.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2022-04-26 07:43:092022-04-26 07:43:09The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Man oh man reading this book for the first time was definitely a roller-coaster ride. A good one though. First I gotta say that Cecilia Dominic’s take on werewolfism (I know it’s not a word but you know what I mean🤣) was unique and I liked it.I have yet to read one like this. Secondly the suspense nearly killed me. I constantly shifted on who the bad person was. I had to stop myself multiple time from skipping to the end to reveal what happens 😭.I’m not a big fan of the best friend but Imma read the next one (her story) hopefully she’s better in that one but truly this was a great read im glad I read it.🥰
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hannah porterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHannah porter2022-04-26 07:42:512022-04-26 07:42:51The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Hannah Porter
This was the first book I have read by this author, but I am so glad that this is part of a series so that I can continue in the world that she created. The characters are multi-dimensional and kept me guessing, as well as the relationships and interactions between the characters. The world created was mysterious and intriguing, which made this book easy to read and hard to put down. I liked the combination of Sci-Fi, supernatural, and crime-solving thriller elements. I also really like it when the main character is a strong, educated female that is able to hold her own with a group of alpha males. I look forward to picking up the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shai Floreshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShai Flores2022-04-26 07:40:212022-04-26 07:40:21The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Shai Flores
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I picked this book up but what a ride!! I feel like the author has created his own genre of must-reads and I am now picking up all his other books. I couldn’t thumb through it fast enough yet I wanted more when it was over. This book is a thriller at its core and I did NOT see some of the twists and turns. This story being told in the age of COVID-19 made it even more relatable since everyone has had some sort of experience with it. The family secrets always tugging at the story along with crazy Eddie keep you wondering what’s really happening.
Josie is painted in different colors throughout the story and it’s interesting to see each shade of her. Of course, her being a mama bear pulls on my heartstrings because that’s such a strong connection. Will she do anything for her kids no matter the cost? Highly recommend this psychological thriller, you won’t regret it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2022-04-26 07:35:442022-04-26 07:35:44The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Shannen Kern
This captivating suspenseful shifter story was just absolutely amazing. The plot is original, the storyline is full of surprises, suspense, and so much more. The characters are amazing, but really all of the components combined together really brought this amazing story to life. This is the first time that I have read a story by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. The cover of this story is absolutely beautiful and the synopsis just pulls your attetntion to the book but it doesnt prepare you for the amazing story. So if your looking for a great new stoey to read this week then pick this one up today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-04-26 07:31:542022-04-26 07:31:54The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Oh my lanta! Where do I start with this book? I was absolutely enthralled from beginning to end. It was a hard read with the emphasis on the pandemic, as we’ve gone through that. I know I tend to read to go somewhere else and not worry about the real world. Throughout the entire story though, even as I could relate to some of the events – such as the pandemic – I still needed to know what came next. Josie’s story is so well-written and wonderful, through all the twists and turns. The rendering of her family and the truly genuine relationships they shared were just done so well. I like to think that I would get along with her, and would love to meet her in the real world. However, I know and appreciate that her story was told in a way to showcase parts of her life and how she reacted. The emphasis she placed on protecting her kids was amazing, and honestly, I think there’s a little bit of Josie in everyone. Thank you for this fabulous story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-04-26 07:30:262022-04-26 07:30:26The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Jo Frizzell
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic, Book 1 of The Lycanthropy Files
5 stars out of 5
Joanie is the strong female main character of this book. Through flashbacks you picked up that Joanie had a rough life growing up. She lost people who were very important to her. Those that were supposed to be there for her, were not, and would tend to make her life harder. The one thing that was always there for Joanie, was her job. She absolutely loved her job as an epidemiologist. She even was leading her own research, and the author did not skimp on any details in regards to this. Joanie’s knowledge on her research topic was very well explained to you. But one day her perfect job fell apart with a fire in her lab, losing everything. Yet another thing that would leave Joanie’s life. That disappointment did not stop there, soon after the fire, she lost her job, and her boyfriend, promises falling short.
A mystery appears, and you are sent on an adventure with Joanie and her friend to visit her recently inherited estate. There you learn more about Joanie’s life, and the mystery really begins, and so does the world of werewolves. Is there any correlation with her lab, the werewolves, and her grandfather? Does Joanie solve the mystery with the help of her friend, Lonna? With her recent broken heart, does someone sweep in and put it back together? Or does another heartbreak follow? Read this mystery/thriller to find out all the answers!
Wow, is the first word that comes to mind about this book written by Cecilia Dominic. With every page turned, Cecelia leaves you with a new twist or another clue to the ever-going mystery. Cecelia does not stop there as the author, she enthralls you into a whole different perspective of the werewolf world! This book was the new twist in the werewolf world I was looking for. At times the descriptions for each scene, thought, and conversation would get lengthy or maybe over explained. But, towards the end of the book that “over-description” weaved together and made complete sense, and ended up being important details that needed to be explained to bring the first book of the series to completion.
Although some of the details that I thought were “over-explained” some points did become a bit lengthy. I believe that is due to the fact that Cecilia had a lot of world building to do, since this is such a different twist to the werewolf world. The first couple of chapters seemed to really drag on and I had a hard time trying to get through those chapters. In some parts of the book the timing seemed to be very off. The way the author described scenes, the time seemed to only be a couple of hours, but you go to the next paragraph and it was a couple of days, or vice versa. Things also seemed to be missing parts in a scene, versus having a full description that would happen. Regardless of these flaws in this book, it was overall a great read. These flaws led me to want to rate this 4.5 out of 5 stars, but I cannot rate with half a star, so I gave the full 5 stars. I loved the different view and writing style of a werewolf book, and how much scientific knowledge she had and expressed throughout the book.
If you are looking for a twist to the werewolf world, a mystery, a thriller, with a pinch of romance, I would highly recommend this book. Or if you are looking for a way to pass time, or escape your daily life, I would still recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Noldenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Nolden2022-04-26 07:29:432022-04-26 07:29:43The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Emily Nolden
Joanie Fisher is an epidemiologist who works for a research lab, that is until it burns down, destroying all her research and her job in the process, this also means the end of a an affair with her boss, who finished what they had on the same day as he terminates her employment, but on the same day a few weeks after nearly being killed by the fire, she receives a letter from a lawyer asking her to meet him at his office to go through her grandfathers will. When she gets there, she overhears a heated discussion in the office and finds that it concerns her grandfathers estate and therefore her, but when the client storms out, she cannot help but notice that he is a handsome, but dark storm blowing past her, this does not help with the distracting news that the estate she will be inheriting is worth multi-millions of dollars, but that there is also a condition attached to it, she has to move in immediately and that the lawyer will arrange the movement of all her belongings and that she doesn’t have to worry about a thing.
As she is trying to settle in to her new surroundings, she finds that she is the centre of attention and this is not somewhere she wants to be, however, she does use it to her advantage and tries to find out what is going on in and around the mansion and why people are acting suspiciously. Meanwhile, another mystery appears and Joanie tries to see how this fits into everything, however, when it turns out that one of the secrets her grandfather has is that the community is full of werewolves and not just that, but these shifters are somehow now depending on her and her research to help cure them. The mysteries deepen and danger surrounds Joanie and the shifters as things just seem to go wrong all around them, especially when a shadowy figure seems to keep following them around, as well as the sounds in the woods surrounding the manor escalating and keeping the locals scared, but as a deeper conspiracy is unearthed, Joanie becomes convinced that there is an ever bigger picture than they first suspected.
Will Joanie and the shifters she is trying to help be able to find the source of the information they need to crack the code behind the werewolves transformations, or will those trying to kill them get there first? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure with shifters, science and a heroine who is determined to win involving multiple twists and turns, until you become so lost in the plot that you will have to read to the end to figure out the who, what, where and why as you become more and more invested in the characters within.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-04-26 07:28:442022-04-26 07:28:44The Wolf’s Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Joanie Fisher has just watched her life’s work go up in flames, along with her relationship. One of those, she shouldn’t have been involved in while the other is even questionable! Not long after the devastating losses, she learns that she’s inherited her grandfather’s estate…which means she’s suffered yet another loss. Does death just follow this girl?!?!
Joanie soon finds out there is more to this manor than she ever expected. Lots of strange things start happening. And the people? Are they people? The clues left in the manor bring even more questions as she tries to figure out why she’s inherited this work of art.
I found this book to be entertaining. It kept my attention as I was trying to figure out the situation in my mind as I was reading. I loved the details given about the manor. I’d love to see something like that in person! There was a lot of romantic entanglement that I thought got in the way of parts of the story but wasn’t a complete distraction for me. I also didn’t realize that a certain element included in this story wasn’t inspired by a recent event, as this book was written a few years ago. That was probably my most favorite part of this book but in trying to keep from any spoilers, you’ll have to read the book to find out what I’m talking about.
I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2022-04-26 07:28:142022-04-26 07:28:14The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Julie Johnson
This book is my type of book. It drew me in from the beginning and I just loved it. There is just so many twists and turns. You wouldn’t expect it to end the way it did. I love reading books where you can’t predict the end and this story does an amazing job of that. Josie the main character was my absolute favorite. She goes through things that are related to real life and that’s what made me love her and made her my favorite.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayleigh Rose Allenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayleigh Rose Allen2022-04-26 07:26:202022-04-26 07:26:20The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Kayleigh Allen
This book had a great premise. With my love of all things medical and supernatural, it was a well blended story that kept my attention from beginning to end. Joanie, the main female lead in the story, is strong beyond words although she thinks of herself the opposite way. This book is a mystery from the beginning. I recommend not rushing through it as it is jammed with clues you can not miss. I was guessing until the very end. The suspense will keep you reading the mystery will keep you wondering who is lying and who can be trusted. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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This story is twisty and turny and wracked with suspense. From her obsession with being prepared for the virus to horrible taste in men, Josie is an amazing character. She is strong and resilient. Josie won’t stay down when she is fighting for her family. I can’t wait to see where she goes in the next chapter.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2022-04-25 07:27:242022-04-25 07:27:24The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by M Policicchio
This is a new author to me and I am glad I decided to dive right in. This book is full of twists and turns, suspense, danger, and great characters all while a pandemic is starting. This story pulled me in from the start and kept me entertained throughout. I was surprised many times during my reading. Josie is trying to raise her 2 children while trying to get divorced from her husband, who has been into some pretty bad stuff. Josie has been through quite a bit in her life and it doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. I enjoyed the writing style and flow of this story. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2022-04-25 07:25:192022-04-25 07:25:19The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Candida Hopper
Josie is a mother of two that is trying to get away from her abusive ex-husband and the small town she lives in. However, before she can get away from everything, she finds herself charged with murder as bodies are being discovered near the isolated cabin that she is staying in.
Out on bail, she is determined to clear her name. However, with her past, family secrets, a psychotic ex-husband, and a pandemic…it is not going to be easy. Can she clear her name before it’s too late?!? To say there are some twists and turns in this book is putting it lightly. It pulled me in from the first page and I was never quite certain which way it was going to go…and I sure didn’t see the end coming.
I enjoyed Josie’s character. Trying to protect her children while figuring out what is really going on, and who she can trust, tugged on my maternal heartstrings. She is complex character with real-life problems that are compounded with a ticking clock that is running out of time. I went into this book with just reading the blurb…and I think everyone else should. It is such a good story that just diving in is the way to go…you won’t be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2022-04-25 07:24:342022-04-25 07:24:34The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Rosanna Ingram
I really ended up loving this twisted story. For the first half I was not a fan as I struggled with the story and characters. I did not care for Josie for a multitude of reasons. The story turns around and get very exciting in the second half. I am glad I hung on and did not quit reading.
The second half is explosive. All of the characters come alive and the action gets intense. I could hardly out this down at that point. I felt sorry for Josie as she seemed to be backed into a corner.
Overall its an okay read. I wish the beginning would have been more lively and rounded the book out more. The second half was exciting and hard to stop reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2022-04-25 07:23:582022-04-25 07:23:58The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Lisa Helmick
This book is a psychological thriller set in the weeks and months leading up to and the very beginning of the COVID pandemic in a small New York town. My best advice for any reader of this book is this: TRUST NOBODY, AND REMEMBER, NOTHING AND NOBODY IS QUITE WHAT THEY SEEM. This was a great book, with surprising twists you won’t necessarily see coming, and if you do, you still won’t know it all until the end. I would highly recommend this book if you like to be surprised and enjoy books with some real world situations mixed in with the fictional world the characters inhabit.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candice Esteshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandice Estes2022-04-25 07:23:442022-04-25 07:23:44The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Candice Estes
Wolves, inheritance and discoveries This was an unexpected surprise. The story was well written and had a good flow. It was a very different take on werewolves and a very interesting plot line. The characterisation was a bit hit and miss, at times I felt disconnected from some of the characters. Overall a fast-paced read filled with mystery, drama and twists.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-04-25 07:20:012022-04-25 07:20:01The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Rayne East
I love werewolf stories and this one did not disappoint. It has a unique plot and wonderful characters. I was hooked from the beginning and was engaged the entire book. It was a great read by a new to me author. Can’t wait to dive in to more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2022-04-25 07:18:202022-04-25 07:18:20The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Jamie Truex
I love thrillers! The same can be said for this book. This author is new to me, but now I want to read everything written by him. The details are amazing. I felt like this could have been a true story. I was instantly hooked, and I read this in less than a day. I could not put it down. I highly recommend! I can’t wait to see what else this author has to offer!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-04-23 16:23:142022-04-23 16:23:14The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Ashley Westerman
This is the first book in The Lycanthropy Files. I really enjoyed this book with its mixture of mystery and paranormal it was a really good read that kept me guessing. The author does a great job of mixing the genres of paranormal and mystery and scientific elements together to make the story unique and a good read.
Dr Joanna Fisher was working on a project to discover what was causing this new phenomenon called CLS. This thing is what was turning people into werewolves(apparently) and it was her job to figure out why. When a fire at her work destroys all her research and she loses her job was it an accident or is something more sinister happening? When she receives news of her grandfathers death she takes over his old property and her eyes get opened in ways she could never imagine. Why was her grandfather working on a cure for CLS? When two men approach her suffering with it she knows she needs to try and finish her grandfather’s work and find a cure. But with children going missing, her grandfathers mysterious death/disappearance and a strange black wolf that keeps showing up will she ever be able to get to the bottom of this? Or will someone try to stop her before she can find a cure?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-04-23 15:33:272022-04-23 15:33:27The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Kerry Carr
The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic 4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I liked her style of writing and enjoyed the story. This isn’t your typical werewolf book. The author put an interesting twist to lycanthropy which was refreshing. After reading a few too many romances, this was a pleasant change of pace. The book is more of a mystery/ thriller with some paranormal thrown in.
Joanie Fisher is a doctor researching the lycanthropy gene. After losing her job and her boss ending their affair, Joanie is definitely feeling the blues. As luck would have it, she becomes the sole heiress to her grandfather’s estate. After moving in, she comes face to face with real werewolves. Is it a connection that she loses her job after her grandfather disappears or is someone pulling some strings? Finding a cure for lycanthropy is her life’s work but puts her life in danger as well.
There is not much romance in this novel and what little there is, I’m assuming will lead to more in the next book. I was fine with that because it’s more of a mystery/ thriller. I found Joanie to be a little too resentful and I didn’t particularly like Lonna. They were supposed to be best friends but I found Lonna not really acting as a friend should. This is where I feel the author did her best writing. I liked the characters and at times I didn’t. I understand why they did things. I believe the author understands people very well. Even good people are not nice all of the time given the right motivation. All in all the book peaked my interest and I had fun trying to figure out “who done it”.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2022-04-23 11:47:562022-04-23 11:47:56The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Anna Hirsch
This book was phenomenal. I found that once I started reading, I didn’t want to put it down. Dr. Joanie Fisher is having a rough life when she learns that her grandfather is believed to have passed away so her life is changed overnight. She has more many than she could have dreamed of and a manor at the top of the hill in a small little town that has a myster….missing children. Joanie’s research is on CLS (Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome). With the aid of her friend Lonna, and a couple of men with CLS, she throws herself into figuring out what is going on and why because all trails lead back to trouble. The author wrote a story that has kind of a scary plot considering we are coming off covid and the vaccines. Who knows what gets put in vaccinations. Big Pharma is always suspicious. That gave the story a really great mysterious edge. I had a hard time guessing who was truly behind it. Every time I thought I figured it out…wrong! Thrills, chills, and little suspense. Yes, it’s an urban fantasy that has terrific characters. Lonna and Kayla felt like spoiled brats. Joannie was pretty strong for all she went through. Lots of betrayal. The old adage was true in this story: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I enjoyed the plot running smoothly. This is is book 1 of the series. I am highly recommending the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-04-23 08:06:152022-04-23 08:06:15The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Shelly Kittell
Well, this is certainly an interesting tale and definitely a unique take on Lycans and their origins. It takes the idea of shifters to a whole other level than has been seen before. It is an urban fantasy paranormal thriller and a very quick read. The book was a great start to the series that has a lot going on. There is a lot of scientific and medical information and has plenty of twist and turns and lots of sub plots to keep you intrigued as the story ebbs and flows.
This story is filled with action and mystery, danger and deception, drama and secrets, romance and so much more. There are a cast of characters and most you will like and others not as much.
Cecila paints a compelling picture where anything may be possible and what a new future could ever look like if it ever came to pass. A compelling case of what ifs. The complex and complicated story line keeps you guessing and is vividly imaginative.
I look forward to the second book to see where Cecila takes us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-04-23 08:01:002022-04-23 08:01:00The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Jenni Bishop
An intriguing mix of paranormal and mystery with creative writing that has you thinking one thing is about to happen and then whoops nope that’s not it at all, by a creative author who to put it simply now has a new fan. It truly is a refreshing new twist to the werewolf stories you may have read before. I can’t wait for more in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-04-23 07:57:402022-04-23 07:57:40The Wolf’s Shadow ( The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Jules Herbert
What an overall interesting book this is. It is a great, unique way to look at an oversaturated genre. The scientific outlook gave it all a different perspective. I did find the book to have quite a slow start. The author really sets the scene and builds everything up but it meant that it made for a slower read. It did pick up about half way through which is when I felt the story really got going. I enjoyed the characters, especially the MC. She was so easy to connect with and get behind. This is a great story and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-04-23 07:40:572022-04-23 07:40:57The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Kerry Baker
The town of Treacle is the centre of attention again, but this time for a completely different reason, it has become a ghost town, there is nobody living there anymore thanks to the mutants prowling the shoreline. The mutants which are attacking anyone they see, whose victims screams you can hear, but who are never seen again and the worst part is that the virus mutating them is now heading inland.
The only ones brave enough to stay in Treacle now are the researchers based there, they are desperately trying to find a cure for those affected, but the only thing they are sure of is that some mutations are worse than others.
As cases increase and people keep disappearing, something has to give and so a radical decision is made and a plan is put into place to try and find the answers humanity so desperately needs. So a General and his team set out to do just that, however their reigning theory of terrorism is not one that the rest of the crew share, they believe that it is Mother Nature who is behind it all.
As the team encounter issue after issue, will they be able to find their answers, or will the decision they made be the wrong one? This is a horrifying tale with plenty of adventure throughout, as time runs out for the human population and the mutants which feed upon them, keeping you enthralled hook, line and sinker.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-04-23 07:34:232022-04-23 07:34:23Sashimi (Evil Sushi Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
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