Running with Werewolves

For those of you looking for a werewolf-oriented series I would recommend:

-Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs

If you want werewolves, but don’t want the main character to actually be one, then the Mercy Thompson series is the way to go.

At a full moon: Well technically Mercy is a coyote, not a werewolf, but her neighbor is the local alpha. He definitely gets furry at the full moon. Just make sure you’re not too near him when he does.

This story is very close to a specific werewolf pack. Adam Hampton is the alpha of the pack that is located in Mercy’s, the main character’s, area. I find the werewolf lore and magic really interesting. Anyone who likes werewolves will find many different people who relate to being a werewolf in different ways. Those differences effect the characters, relationships, and the plot creating an interesting and engaging world to enjoy.

-Alpha & Omega by Patricia Briggs

If you want all the sophistication of a good werewolf urban fantasy but also want some good romance, the Alpha & Omega series will be there for you.

-At a full moon: Both Anna and Charles turn furry at the full moon. They enjoy hunting together and playing together. Brother Wolf is just as much of a match for Anna as Charles is.

This series is in the same world as Mercy Thompson. If you like one series, it is likely you will like the other one. However, this series does have a different feel in plot. Instead of focusing on problems relating to one main character and one main area, the conflicts come from cases Charles must figure out as the Marrok’s enforcer. Not only that, but this series is really about two main werewolves- both Charles and his mate Anna.

-World of the Lupi by Eileen Wilks

If you want a wolf who has a lifelong mate and the two are bound together, then World of the Lupi is an excellent choice.

-At a full moon: Lily is one hundred percent human, but her very handsome mate Rule is all werewolf. Be careful with how you treat his Lily, you might feel his claws if you aren’t careful.

This series is really great for those werewolf fans that also want a really deep overarching plot. The werewolf culture is really deep and developed with a lot of interesting long-term developments stemming from their beliefs and way of life. It is actually fairly unique compared to many of the more traditional myths and beliefs. It is also nice that from the very beginning, magic, mythical creatures, and other urban fantasy elements are known to the public. There are laws, prejudices, and history changes based on the discovery of the supernatural.

-Pax Arcana by Elliot James

If you want a werewolf with a lot of wit and personality, definitely give the Pax Arcana a try.

-At a full moon: John definitely feels the effects of the full moon even if he doesn’t turn into a wolf like other werewolves. He gets moody and uptight and blames his lack of manners on the moon’s approach.

I find this series to be interesting because it has a werewolf based main character, but the story isn’t focused much on werewolves until the second book. We don’t know much about their culture or how magic effects them other than the very basics. Even the main character is limited on his experiences with others of his kind and knows less than he should considering he is one.