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Dr. Seth Anderson has spent much of his
life alone, due to a terrible secret. When he met Raphael
“Rafe” Dirisio, he began to hope he might have a chance at a
normal life, and love. Then, on a trip out of town, they
stop in at a pool hall. Seth knows instantly that the place
is full of nightkin, and he’s in trouble. All he can think
about is keeping Rafe safe.
After Seth is attacked at the pool hall
but somehow escapes unhurt, Rafe is concerned. He knows
something is wrong, but he’s not sure what. All of his
efforts to find out only make him more confused. When Rafe
discovers the truth, everything will change.
Lone is the best shapeshifter novel I’ve read
in a very long time. Seth is the kind of conflicted
character I love to read about. He appears weak, but in
many ways he’s strong. He’s spent his life in a kind of
terrible loneliness that should have crushed him, yet he
survived. His little quirks and ever-present fear of being
lone once more made me want him to have the happy ending he
deserved. Rafe appears strong, and is for a human, but his
true strength lies within. Despite being merely human, he
has the ability to be just what Seth needs, if he can find
the courage. The plot is full of action, conflict, and
emotion. Rowan McBride’s take on shapeshifters and other
nightkin is fascinating. Anyone who likes shapeshifters,
unusual paranormal stories, and emotional journeys will be
sure to love this one. I’m happy to Joyfully Recommend
Lone, and I hope to see more paranormal and
shapeshifter tales from Mr. McBride in the future. |
