As a curious six-year-old, Clayton didn’t resist the bite—he asked for it. But surviving as a lone child-werewolf was more than he could manage—until Jeremy came along, taught him how to straddle the human-werewolf worlds, and introduced him to the Pack. So begins this tantalizing volume featuring three of the most intriguing members of the American Pack—a hierarchical founding family where bloodlines mean everything and each day presents a new, thrilling, and often deadly challenge.
For as Clayton grows from a wild child to a clever teen who tests his mentor at every turn, he must learn not only to control his animal instincts but to navigate Pack politics—including showing his brutal archnemesis who the real Alpha is.
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"Enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I tend to prefer the Witch's story's over the werewolves but this was really good. I even warmed towards Clayton, who although a fan favourite, was always my least likeable charactor. Really enjoyed Jeremey's stories, I've always liked Jeremy and more so now. Can't wait to see what progresses from here!"
— Rhiannon (5 out of 5 stars)
" I loved this book! There were no slow parts to it. It was the type of book I couldn't put down and kept me wondering what was next. I really want to read the rest of the Otherworld series now! "
— Jenna, 2/19/2014" I really liked hearing Clay's point of view. I felt I understood him more and that made me like him even more. "
— Ellen, 2/16/2014" I had read some of these stories on Kelley's website. I enjoyed re-reading them, and liked the new stuff, too. "
— Daphne, 2/1/2014" Loved this book! It was great to learn more about Jeremy & Clayton. The pack history was interesting. "
— Carol, 1/16/2014" I absolutely loved reading from Clay's point of view! Everything comes across so differently and you really see how wolf-like he really is.I also liked learning more about Jeremy's past and about his life in the Pack before Alphahood. It should you how much of a loving connection that he and Clay have to eachother and how much respect too. "
— Margaret, 1/4/2014" Clayton's story is a page turner. Hard to put down. "
— Vickie, 1/3/2014" It was great reading Clay's backstory. It brought insight into several characters. Wish I had been able to read it before the others! "
— Sue, 12/27/2013" If you thought Bitten was good, if you want more Clay, if Jeremy intrigues you, this is a do not miss. "
— Regan, 12/8/2013" I loved this book! It was great to get all that backstory on Clayton. He's always been one of my favorite characters. I also loved the short story of Jamie and Jeremy at the end! :) "
— Laura, 12/7/2013" A good change from elena,paige, eve, and the others. A look at Jeremy's childhood, and clay. Recommended to those who enjoy the otherworld series. Just be sure to read the books in order though. Or otherwise you may not know whats going on the way you should. "
— Kimberly, 11/16/2013" This was a great collection of short stories. I highly recommend it to all fans of Bitten, as three of the four stories are prequels, and the fourth falls in line a bit later in the series. "
— Billie, 11/16/2013" All the stories were great but I especially loved the ones from Clay's point of view. "
— Emma, 10/27/2013" Great backstory of werewolves Clayton and Jeremy. Told from Clayton's unique point of view (what 6 year old asks to be bitten by a werewolf?), the story is both funny and dangerous. I really enjoy Armstrong's work. "
— Kathy, 10/13/2013" Nice alter-perspective of the Women of the Otherworld series. Particuarly liked hearing Clay's views on things and his backstory. A trivial yet entertaining read. "
— Michelle, 8/25/2013" I loved this book, hearing about Clay's background. And the last bit about Jeremy? Wonderful! But now I'm through with the series, and don't know what I'll do without Elena, Clay, Jeremy, Nick, and the others to keep me company! "
— Susan, 6/7/2013" I really really enjoyed reading about Clayton. This book made me appreciate him more as a character than my first impression of him in Bitten . And of course, anything with Jeremy in it is well.. *swoon*. :D "
— Cottageunderhill, 1/31/2013" The first of 2 new books of background novellas. A must read for every "Otherworld" fan. "
— Kim, 1/28/2013" I was pleasantly surprise with book. The story is captivation right from the beginning and holds you until the very end. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes novels about werewolves. "
— Jesse, 12/6/2012" Another entertaining book from a very entertaining author. After slogging through my last book, this was a welcome distraction. On to Twilight. "
— Marfa, 11/29/2012" Excellent story. I feel like I've now come full circle reading Jeremy and Clay's backstory. The writing was fantastic and the storyline kept me going so much that I read this book in one day! "
— Jeanette, 6/18/2012" Really cool to see the back story on Clayton and Jeremy. I also loved the little vignette with Jeremy and Jamie. Good stuff! "
— Denise, 6/7/2012" Ok,so i'm only on page 86 out of 368,but it is really good so far.The story is centered around werewolves and a very complex hierachy as well as one ,er,"hybid" in particular.Still reading to find out what signifigance he plays,but it is very good so far! :-) "
— Rebecca, 5/19/2012" One of the things I loved about this book is that it gave me all the info I was wondering about when it came to Clayton as a child. "
— Teri, 3/26/2012" Very interesting and insightful book. It gives a lot of background on the male characters of the series. "
— Zahydee, 2/11/2012" Loved these backstories! Especially all the background on Jeremy and Clayton. "
— Ashleigh, 2/6/2012" I absolutely loved this book. It gave great background on Clayton and Jeremy. "
— Kim, 11/9/2011" likeable characters. absorbing plot. good dialogue. "
— Michele, 5/19/2011" Not bad at all. An entertaining read! Can't say I am a big fan of Robyn's character though. Never does as she is told even when others clearly know what's best. "
— Kyle, 5/14/2011" kelly armstrong has some awesome stories this was the first iv read where each chapter is from another character's point of view it took a bit of getting used to but when i was i was looking forward to read the next characters chapter<br/> "
— Penny, 5/6/2011" Total different writing style - hard to follow, remember characters, and get into. "
— Laurie, 4/21/2011" The worst of the WOTW books so far, not much happening in this book, and the characters did not make me attached to them. Not bad really, just not up to par with the rest I have read in the series. Luckily, there are far better WOTW books to look forward to :) "
— Cydney, 3/30/2011" I liked the new style in which it was written. I really loved the new characters, Robyn and Fynn, and the missadventures they got into. It was a really nice read although sometimes I felt it the suspense was going to kill me and I just wanted to know what happened. It was totally worth it! "
— Andrea, 3/9/2011" Had sort of forgotten about this series for a few years there, but picked this up. It didn't require too much memory of the backstory, which is great because I don't remember all the details (although I did remember enough, when side characters were mentioned).<br/><br/>Fun, fluffy, pleasant. "
— Unwisely, 3/3/2011" Another Hope and Karl book! Very good action and intrigue. New set of supernaturals introduced in the story. "
— Angie, 1/30/2011" i love Armstrong, her writing pulls me in everytime....usually making me late for work as I can't put it down. "
— Angela, 1/30/2011" I liked Robyn a lot, and I'm glad that a normal human was such a big part of the story and let into the world-- makes it that much more real to me. "
— Raberta, 1/26/2011Kelley Armstrong is the author of young adult fiction, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and mysteries in stand-alone novels and over fifteen series. Frostbitten, The Gathering, and No Humans Involved were New York Times bestsellers. She believes experience is the best teacher, though she has been told this shouldn’t apply to writing her murder scenes. To craft her books, she has studied aikido, archery, and fencing. She sucks at all of them. She has also crawled through very shallow cave systems and climbed half a mountain before chickening out.
Charles Leggett, AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, is based in Seattle where he works onstage at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, ACT, and Seattle Shakespeare Company, among many others. His voice work is also featured in the first two Dungeon Siege video games as well as in Hoyle’s Casino Empire.