Fair Game

Alpha and Omega

By: Patricia Briggs

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Patricia Briggs' Alpha and Omega series - set in a world of shifting shapes, loyalty, and passion - brings werewolves out of the darkness and into a society in which fear and prejudice could make the hunters prey....

They say opposites attract. And in the case of werewolves Anna Latham and Charles Cornick, they mate. The son - and enforcer - of the leader of the North American werewolves, Charles is a dominant alpha, while Anna, an omega, has the rare ability to calm others of her kind.

Now that the werewolves have revealed themselves to humans, they can't afford any bad publicity. Infractions that could have been overlooked in the past must now be punished, and the strain of doing his father's dirty work is taking a toll on Charles.

Nevertheless, Charles and Anna are sent to Boston when the FBI requests the pack's help on a local serial killer case. They quickly realize that not only the last two victims were werewolves - all of them were. Someone is targeting their kind. And now Anna and Charles have put themselves right in the killer's sights....

©2012 Patricia Briggs (P)2012 Penguin

Critic reviews

"The Alpha and Omega series gets its next transfixing installment as Anna and Charles undertake a critical assignment. This procedural hunt for a serial killer is mesmerizing and breathtakingly intense. Briggs never disappoints!” (RT Book Reviews)

“Once again Patricia Briggs nails it - the perfect blend of action, romance, suspense and paranormal. Fair Game has it all.” (Rex Robot Reviews)

The best book in this series to date

I've read and loved the Mercy Thompson books from the beginning. So I was glad when she started a new series with many of the same characters. But I didn't actually like the first couple of books all that well. However, in this book, the story was every bit as good as any in Mercy's series. I particularly liked the ending.

Awesome Story and Performance!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely, I love this series! Briggs has done an outstanding job creating such a captivating and unique world of werewolves, fae and other supernaturals. Each story adds another layer to this world.

Have you listened to any of Holter Graham’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes! Holter Graham does an awesome job narrating this series. He really knows how to deliver on the gruff alpha/dominate voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction; however, I really enjoyed this plot. It was intense and had me clued to my headphones.

Any additional comments?

This was another awesome addition to the series and compliments the Mercy Thompson series nicely.

Yes!!!

There are a handful of narrators who make the audiobook so much better. In this case, Holter Graham did an awesome job. You could distinguish between all of his characters and he brought just the right tone of voice to each of the characters as the situation dictated. Briggs had me riveted from the beginning until the end and I can't wait for the next in the series to see what comes of everything that happened in this book. A great listen for sure.

A Rare 5 Star Hat Trick

If you like dark werewolf tales told in a darkly sexy voice, I urge you to start at the beginning with Briggs’ Alpha and Omega series. In this third book alpha dominant Charles Cornick and Anna Latham, newly mated and settling in with Charles’ pack on a Montana mountain, find their uneasy relationship tested anew.

As a rare omega wolf, Anna is highly prized for her ability to empathize with and calm her kind. She is the only one who sees that Charles is severely distressed over over his work as enforcer and executioner and that he’s trying to spare Anna his agony by shutting down his end of the mating bond. Holter Graham clearly conveys Charles’ imposing size and forbidding demeanor, and he adds a deliciously deliberate I’m-just-a-big-dumb-guy flavor while Charles has too much fun standing behind Anna pretending to be a clueless hunk of muscled bodyguard. Kudos to Briggs for forward movement in the story arc and for satisfying, organic growth in the series regulars -- and applause to Graham for getting it.

Holter Graham is a talented narrator who makes it sound easy. He employs an easily recognizable voice for each character and he is sublimely comfortable with the material. Graham’s mastery proves the importance of casting the right narrator for an entire series. A goodly number of parts are in play and Graham never misses a beat. Amazing!

An absolutely spectacular denouement caps off the story and it’s so cool that I’m not even going to hint at what happens. Graham’s intuitive delivery adds to the jaw-dropping surprise. Don’t miss this one!

A full version of this review appears at All About Romance Speaking of Audiobooks.

narration

there were some odd moments that sounded like recording or something on the narration and it was disturbing to the experience of the story. the narrator was good but the broken/rerecorded pieces were awful.

Well entertaning. Charles the enforcer love him

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love the idea of love.

What did you like best about this story?

The new adventures of Charles the price with his Anna.

Which character – as performed by Holter Graham – was your favorite?

My favorite character are Charles, Da, even if its a little bit of Sam. I cant forget Asil.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laught and cry through out the book.

Any additional comments?

I cant wait for the next one. I would like to read more about Charles and his famaly. After all they have seen lots thought out the centuries.

A really good one!

This series is highly entertaining! Can't wait for my credits to get the next one!
Mystery was good and needing better!

Best one yet!

Would you consider the audio edition of Fair Game to be better than the print version?

I must admit I really enjoyed the audio edition, I have been a fan of all the Mercy and A&O books so being a listener was a treat for me.

What did you like best about this story?

i loved this story from the first page to the last,it was wonderful,so smart the way she draws us in to her stories and keeps us thinking along with our beloved Anna and Charles.

What does Holter Graham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mr Graham did a wonderful job with this book his voice was right on,loved it..

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

all of the above,this book makes you laugh and cry,think, wonder and wish.

Any additional comments?

this book was one of the best stories Ive ever read,I loved it.

Best of the series so far!

Read this book before Frost Burned of the Mercy Thompson series. The story crosses over in a big way. This book as the feel of a true mystery and I loved it.

I was cool on this "side" series to the Mercy books at first but I'm a true believer now. I love these characters just as well. Great read.

better narration!

Narration better in this one! Bran is especially better than the previous two in this series.