The Hidden: A Fenris Lyall Tale

Werewolves and Shifters #1

by Ethan Sandlow

There was nothing extraordinary about Amanda Burrage's life. Working in a library by day and helping out at a homeless shelter a few evenings a week was a lonely existence, but within a few hours, it was going to be an existence that would be lost to her forever!. Her life was about to be turned upside down, as she would find herself walking into a storm that would open her mind to a world which belonged on the pages of books and and bad horror movies. She was also about to discover that she was part of a group called The Hidden! Thrust into a world of horror and the supernatural, where figures that should have belonged in the world of fantasy and the paranormal, had appeared, to take her in order manipulate the gifts that she possessed for their own ends. Gifts, that she had been completely unaware of. The jackels from The Faction had come first, and they would have claimed her if it hadn't been for the appearance of Fenris Lyall, a tall, silent, and mysterious stranger. This giant of a man had stopped her from being taken by the shifters. It was only later that she was to discover that Fenris was a Lycan, or werewolf as she called him. However what she didn't know was that Fenris was not just an ordinary werewolf. He had no pack, but was a lone alpha, who had kept himself hidden for centuries. The Faction were unaware of his existence, but if they discovered that there was a werewolf such as Fenris walking this world, they would turn their vast resources towards ending his existence. There are werewolves, and there is Fenris Lyall. A being who stands far above his own kind. A being who's ruthlessness and savagery knows few bounds. A being who has revelled in death as far back as he can remember. A being who is now in conflict with himself as he starts realizing, much to his dismay, that he his beginning to see the birth of a conscience!

Genres: Werewolves, Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Ebooks, Urban Fantasy

100 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2014

Reviews

[Jo]

This book ended suddenly so I was disappointed about that. The book was fun to read so I want to get the next one if I can.

[Sarah Butfield]

A well written, captivating read.


This is a book from a genre in which I am not well read, therefore, I had no preconceived ideas on what to expect or whether I would enjoy it. The story line is strong and hooks the reader from the start. It is an easy yet captivating book to read. The character development is excellent and works well with the twists and turns in the plot, which I will not allude to as it would spoil your enjoyment. As the first book in a series The Hidden ensures that you will want to buy and read the next story. A book worthy of five stars from this debut author and I look forward to reading more from him in the near future.

Sarah Jane Butfield

[Marianne]

I'm sorry to say I didn't care much for book - and I never became emotionally invested in any of the characters. To be fair; this WAS a short(ish) book, and could improve once the world building is in place.

For a werewolf that's supposed to fly under the Faction's radar, this anti hero sure has a suspicious name. You don't have to know that much about mythology to know that Fenris is the Norse mythological name for wolf, and Lyall sounds suspiciously like lycan, but nevermind. I'm sure he will be very happy with the little empath girl he rescues in this story - once he gets over the fact that she is as sensitive as he is ruthless and bloodthirsty. Oh well, opposites tend to attract...


Actual rating: 2.5 stars.

[Natalie Scheuber]

Loved this book. I am looking forward to more of this story.

[Charmer (Whatcha Reading)]

I like monsters, especially werewolves. I'll be buying the next book.

[Vicky Camp]

An interesting book.

The characters in this book are unusual. They are built in a clear manner and are provided with plenty of history, perhaps too much really. Most of the action is intense but it's limited and that is probably only due to the shortness of the book. Clearly, this story is going somewhere interesting and I will be following it closely. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes paranormal stories.

[Michelle Willms]

Great urban fantasy tale

This is an action packed story of Fenris Lyall, Lycan, and his rescue of a fledgling Empath. The story is fast-paced,and sure to entertain. These are not the warm and cuddly shifters of romance novels, but brutal creatures. Definitely a true urban fantasy...no romance here! Refreshing.

[Karlyn]

This isn’t the typical book I read. I purchased it on a lark. I was drawn into the story. I like the characters and the unveiling. Wish the next story was available as I would have purchase it immediately.

Only draw back for the audible version is that the narrator’s tone threw me into a bygone year so it was a bit of a mismatch for the present time period.

[Liza Van]

Excellent read!

Not your normal supernatural series. Really enjoyed reading this book. Can't wait to read the next one. Excellent characters, storyline and action. The lead character reminds one quite a bit of Logan (Wolverine)

[Janet Martin]

Excellent book. Started book 2 and so far just as good. I purchased all 5 books, will check out more of Ethan Sandlow books. Great writer hard to put the book down. If you like fantasy type books I recommend checking this series out.

[Ann]

Entertaining

Entertaining introduction to the Fenris Lyall books. It can be read as a stand alone story. In this book, Fenris works to try to save the life of an unusual empath. Fun to read but no questions are answered.

[Lynn]

1st book in series. It was interesting. Fairly well written. Author needs a better
editor though. Would like to continue reading this series.

and another old copy that has been sitting on my Tbr list for a long time.

[Jeff]

Ferris is fun

An enjoyable reading experience. Ferris is a tough dude. Amanda is a bit too easily trusting. An okay read. Nice.

[Gail]

Could not read more than 3 chapters. Too many grammatical errors.

[Sherry Ellis]

Amanda, a young woman working in a food pantry for the homeless, finds her world turned upside down in just one night. When she takes a shortcut home through a dark alley, she meets some terrifying, not quite human individuals who have been hunting her down. Why? It turns out she's an Empath - someone with special gifts - that an organization called the Faction is trying to eliminate (or use for their benefit). Another intimidating and not-quite-human individual, Fenris Lyall, comes to her rescue, and helps her escape from the predators - at least for now.

The Hidden basically lays the groundwork for future books in the series. We get to know Fenris and Amanda, but we really don't know what her gift is, why it's so important, and what kind of diabolical plan the Faction has. The world building is very good, and the relationship that develops between Fenris and Amanda is intriguing. There's some nice dialog between the two, as well. Warning for the faint of heart - there's a lot of killing and gruesome scenes.

By the end of the book, the reader is immersed in the paranormal world Mr. Sandlow has created. It's a real page turner that leaves you wondering what is going to happen to Amanda and Fenris. The Hidden would appeal to Young Adult readers who enjoy paranormal thrillers.

[Dennis Butler]

Here is a wonderful, well-written, original thriller that stands high above the rest in a genre with a lot of competition. I have read many books in this and similar genres and to put it simply, this story is my favorite. As soon as I finished this book, I went back and clicked on the author’s Amazon Author Page to see what else he has written. The Hidden is apparently Ethan Sandlow’s first book. I think it’s quite extraordinary that a new author’s first book can be this well written. I think it has something to do with his ability to see things from the reader’s point of view and put the reader in the scenes with a mastery of the written word. The relationship between the two intriguing characters is so uniquely fascinating, I can’t wait for the next book in the series to see how their relationship develops. “The Hidden: A Fenris Lyall Tale” is just plain fun and quite easy to visualize as you’re reading. I think it would make an amazing movie or TV series. This is a “must-read” solid 5-star page turner.

[Carol]

Read this book in one day, couldn't put it down once I started it, it has you hooked from the start. Anyone into shifters and werewolf's will truly enjoy it. One of the best books I've read for awhile. Well written, cant wait for the second book to come out.

[alice reuss]

The hidden. A ferris y'all tale

This book was very good once you got into the storyline but I really can't say much because the story stops just when it starts getting good.I would buy the second book before reading the first so you could put them to gather. But was. worth reading

[Michele bookloverforever]

empath on the run from a mysterious group out to collect her...aided by a powerful werewolf...

[Kathy Harrington]

This is a different take on 'others'. I can't say that I loved it, but didn't hate it either. I will read the next and see what happens.