No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs presents the first Alpha and Omega novel - the start of an extraordinary series set in the world of Mercy Thompson, but with rules of its own . . . Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan and J. R. Ward.''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series''Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic'' Fresh FictionCharles Cornick is his pack''s enforcer and lives a harsh life, doing jobs other wolves can''t - or won''t. And his most recent task was rescuing Anna Latham from a life of brutality. This leaves him shot and wounded, but he''s happy to pay the price. Charles is strongly drawn to Anna, and her growing ''Omega'' powers will see his people through dangerous times. Anna desperately needs her new mountainous home to be safer than the life she''s left behind. But when a rogue werewolf starts murdering hikers, Charles and Anna are sent into the winter forests to investigate. Charles is still weak and will need Anna''s strength as they discover a web of witchcraft that could drag down the whole pack. Including its leader Bran, Charles''s father, head of a vast network of wolves. And if Bran weakens, dark madness could run like a fever through half a continent.Discover the first page-turning Alpha and Omega adventure, from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.Praise for Patricia Briggs:''I love these books!'' Charlaine HarrisThe best new fantasy series I''ve read in years'' Kelley Armstrong''Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story'' Erin Watt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel . . . Briggs hits another one out of the park!'' RT Book ReviewsBooks by Patricia Briggs:The Alpha and Omega Novels Cry WolfHunting GroundFair GameDead HeatBurn BrightWild SignThe Mercy Thompson novelsMoon CalledBlood BoundIron KissedBone CrossedSilver MarkedFrost BurnedNight BrokenFire TouchedSilence FallenStorm CursedSmoke BittenSianim seriesAralorn: Masques and Wolfsbane