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)

Amazing story. Extremely creative & well written.

I am a big fan of the Mercy Thompson series but put off reading the Alpha Omega books for some reason. I had just finished a different series so decided to try these out. I read the initial short story & now can't get enough. I actually like them more than the Mercy Thompson series & have been averaging a book every day or two. I absolutely loved this one & can't wait to read the next. I'm actually going to download the next one as soon as I finish writing this.

Still excellent the second time through.

I read the ebook first a year ago. Began the Audible 12/26/2022 and managed about 2/3 through. Then I went back to the ebook because the listening was taking so long I was irritated. This is no negative to the narrater, Holter Graham, who did a fine job. Simply put my adrenaline was spiked with the listening and I was too impatient to listen. As with all of Patricia Briggs books, the Alpha and Omega series is outstanding with world building, character, dialogue and action. A second read provided as much satisfaction as did the first time around.

Excellent addition!

Charles and Anna hold a special place in my heart and this book doesn’t disappoint! The narrator is fantastic; easy to understand and has a great voice. In this book, we get to see Charles in a new light and meet some great new characters. We learn a bit more about the fae and I love seeing Anna grow! 10/10

Finally, The Wait is Over!

Where does Fair Game rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is one of the BEST! Holter Graham's performance was wonderful.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Charles. Anyone that has read this series will know why.

Which scene was your favorite?

I have a few. I was surprised that Charles and Anna were having such a tough time with their marriage. But, I loved they way the handled it.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I don't want to even try.

Any additional comments?

The Alpha and Omega series is one of the best.

I highly recommend buying all the books. They are just that good.

WOW! What a great book!

This is a wonderful addition to the Alpha & Omega series! It's a great book so wonderfully written and... there is a great shocker at the end! I can't wait for the next book!

I hate the wait, but so worth it!

Where does Fair Game rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is definitely one that was worth my time and money. I have enjoyed all of Patricia Briggs books and so wish there were more. I will reread this one again - and I don't do that very often unless it is something I really, really enjoy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fair Game?

Picking my favorite part is hard because the book is so good, but I have to say I think one of my favorites was the discussions Anna and Asil had with Brand in the beginning. Got to love someone who can respectfully disagree with their leader and help him see a different point of view. (And knowing that other than Mercy, no one else will stand up to him makes this part fun to listen to.)

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

Holter Graham does a great job. Listening to a book means that you listen to every single word written, with some that is a little bit of a struggle, but not with the books narrated by Holter. His reading not only helps bring the books to life on a different dimension, but the characters as well. Since listening to him read, I tend to hear his voice and intonation while reading other books in the same series (this series as well as others he has read). I didn't have but maybe one or two times I had to think about who said what and usually that was pretty clear just by what was being said. Sometimes narrators struggle with the quick switching back and forth and loose the voice needed for each character. (I don't complain because I know just how hard it is to do.) Holter is so good at it that it isn't a problem for him. I have enjoyed his work on other books as well. As others commented, there are no other sounds that can distract from the listening. I am not sure if that is the narrator or studio recording differences, but it was a pleasure to listen to and I will search for other books he has done because of it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I usually listen during my drive time or at lunch while I am working. With this book, I listened every spare moment I could find, even when husband was home (Thank God for March Madness). :)

Any additional comments?

I couldn't wait for this book to come out. I started the series with Alpha and Omega and was hooked. Unlike many authors, Briggs doesn't rewrite the same story over and over with each new book. She writes a fresh story and makes the characters real in ways that others can sometimes struggle with. At no time do you wish that they would just get on with the story; she keeps the relationships real, never fake and dumb. With this book, she gives you a really good insight into Brand, Anna and Charles. You know that at the end of this story, the results are going to impact Mercy Thompson's series too. I like that while they are two separate series, they do flow so well together. I so wish that we could get more than one book a year, but I will admit that the wait is definitely worth it. I will just have to do what others have said and reread the two series again.

Fav in the series

Read/Listened for Fun (Paperback/Audible)
Overall Rating: 5.00
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 5.00

Audio Rating: 5.00 (not part of the overall rating)

First Thought when Finished: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs was my favorite in the series so far!

Quick Thoughts:It was a great mix of mystery, romance (a totally inappropriate "bow chica bow bow" moment that was immediately called out by Anna so that made it OK), and momentum forward in the overall storyline. All around FANTASTIC! I didn't even knock off for that "wait where is the next one" ending.

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By Holter Graham / Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins


Holter pretty much nails it again! I really loved his narration, pacing, and emotion. I couldn't imagine anyone else doing Charles voice!

Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! Reviews

Loving this series

This is a great addition to the series. You hear about the divide in the Mercy Thompson books between the Faye and humans but you see what lead up to it here and it was more convoluted then you may see. The story was dark and you get to see the weight of all that has happened to Charles as he Carrie's out his father's will. Everyone may see him as the boogeyman of the werewolves but he suffers more than most. Anna is well designed as a character and is well needed to balance everything out. well done book

oh wow!!

Holter Graham is as wonderful as ever, the ending? wow! i was not expecting that!

Better and better

I regret that it took me so long to give this series a chance. However, I'm happy that I don't have to wait for the next book. Listening to it now makes me want to relisten to the Mercy Thompson series. Both are outstanding. The narrator is even getting better.