(Mane Shift #1)
by Laura Bickle
Published February 21st 2021 by Syrenka Publishing LLC
This witch takes in strays. Stray animals, not stray ex-boyfriends, magical cultists, or shifters.
At least, that used to be the rule…
Luna Summerwood has always taken in strays. As a witch who runs a veterinary clinic, she’s healed creatures that fly, swim, and crawl. She’s not the most powerful Summerwood witch; her only magic is the ability to communicate with animals. But when an exotic maned wolf is brought to her in the dead of night, Luna is plunged into the shadowy underground world of shifter trafficking.
With the help of her ex-boyfriend—who also happens to be a local deputy and someone who pushes all her buttons—she investigates a series of occult crimes involving missing farm animals. After her ex is nearly killed, Luna discovers that the Casimir, a cult of magical collectors, plans to steal the maned wolf.
This beautiful maned wolf is more than he seems—he’s a shapeshifting man named Renan. He was once captured by the Casimir and forced to do their dark bidding. Luna is his last chance at finding sanctuary…and perhaps love.
But the Casimir want more than just Renan. Centuries ago, the Summerwoods warred with the Casimir. Now, these sorcerers will stop at nothing to possess the Summerwood land and the buried magic of the witches themselves.
Book Review: I really enjoyed this story. I thought the concept was interesting and unique. As were the characters. I liked the fact that Renan could shift into a maned wolf, I find it interesting when authors use shifters that were outside the norm. Ms Bickle did a great job mixing mystery, the supernatural, and romance. I found Luna to be a wonderful character, she was well rounded and not without flaws. She was a little whiney on the subject of her sisters, but still I liked her. I thought the idea of a veterinarian witch who could talk to animals was a pretty neat idea. Her attraction to Renan was kinda fast, but I'll forgive that cause you know... magic.
The plot moved along well and was engaging. Stringing you along with bits and pieces of knowledge and clues. There is also a good deal of action as well. Over all a very good book and I'm looking forward to reading book 2.
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