The Last Wolf

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Debut author Maria Vale's extraordinary writing and world-building combine to create a spectacular fantasy paranormal romance If she returns to her Pack, the stranger will die. But if she stays... Silver Nilsdottir is at the bottom of her Pack's social order, with little chance for a decent mate and a better life. Until the day a stranger stumbles into their territory, wounded and beaten, and Silver decides to risk everything on Tiberius Leveraux. But Tiberius isn't all he seems, and in the fragile balance of the Pack and wild, he may tip the destiny of all wolves... For three days out of thirty, when the moon is full and her law is iron, the Great North Pack must be wild.

Reviews

"As Vale begins her The Legends of All Wolves series, her outstanding worldbuilding makes this sensuous tale of life and love in the Pack, a werewolf society, well worth reading. Spellbound readers will watch for the next installment, A Wolf Apart." - Booklist, STARRED review
"Cleverly conceived and thoughtful story...The unique, believable world-building, flashes of humor, and Old Norse references make this exceptional debut of a promising series a solid choice for all paranormal readers and collections. " - Library Journal
"The dark, rich world of Vale's debut novel is instantly engaging, and will hold plenty of draw for fantasy and sci-fi readers, as well as readers of paranormal romance. Her wolf shifters have history and depth, and the individual members are all well crafted and compelling...the rich characters and their powerful connections still make this book a fascinating one that offers a good deal of promise for future books in this world." - RT Book Reviews
"a terrific world filled with hierarchy, devotion and rituals...a[n] enchanting unusual story." - With Love For Books
" Vale has created a world unlike any other that is full of mythical creatures and unlike any other stories I have read. I highly recommend THE LAST WOLF to anyone who loves a good paranormal romance that really stands out long after you read the last page." - Fresh Fiction
"The dark, rich world of Vale's debut novel is instantly engaging, and will hold plenty of draw for fantasy and sci-fi readers, as well as readers of paranormal romance. Her wolf shifters have history and depth, and the individual members are all well crafted and compelling in their own right...the rich characters and their powerful connections make this book a fascinating one that offers a good deal of promise for future books in this world." - RT Book Reviews
"Debut author Vale has created a paranormal community in the modern world, and it's a standout...a dense, gooey chocolate cake in page form. A wonderfully descriptive paranormal romance that breathes some much-needed life into the subgenre." - Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Maria Vale is a logophile and a bibliovore and a worrier about the world. Trained as a medievalist, she tries to shoehorn the language of Beowulf into things that don't really need it. She currently lives with her husband, two sons and a long line of dead plants in New York.