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Wolves of Stone Ridge #56
Connecting with an Altered
Out of the Cage: A vampire doing his friend a favor runs across his beloved in a confused human altered into a shifter through experimentation.
Agreeing to do his fellow vampire enforcer a favor, Nereo Belmonte heads to Stone Ridge, Colorado. He thought the task sounded simple enough—search the minds of four men who’d been experimented on and see if he can restore their memories. To his surprise, when Nereo walks into the room, he finds himself drawn to the blood of one of them—Warren Berger. With a vested interest in the job, Nereo worries the mental fog he encounters may never clear, leaving Warren’s mind in danger of returning to the experiments’ original programming.
Warren knows his name. He knows his duty—follow Doctor Winoan’s orders. Everything else is immaterial. Except, when Winoan orders him to kill a man, he hears a noise that makes him question that—a snarling hiss that sounds like an order to stop. To Warren’s surprise, something deep within his psyche responds, and he obeys, as does his three team members. The odd presence in his mind decides that the speaker—a cheetah, which turns into a man—is their new leader. Warren doesn’t understand what’s going on, but he has no choice but to obey.
Upon meeting Nereo, that voice in Warren’s head purrs with delight. Warren agrees—he wants the man. While peering into Nereo’s red-irised gaze, odd images flood his mind, clouding him with confusion and distrust. Can Warren learn to trust Nereo, allowing him to help, before those who worked with his old boss finds a way to counter his internal voice’s control and steal him back?
Agreeing to do his fellow vampire enforcer a favor, Nereo Belmonte heads to Stone Ridge, Colorado. He thought the task sounded simple enough—search the minds of four men who’d been experimented on and see if he can restore their memories. To his surprise, when Nereo walks into the room, he finds himself drawn to the blood of one of them—Warren Berger. With a vested interest in the job, Nereo worries the mental fog he encounters may never clear, leaving Warren’s mind in danger of returning to the experiments’ original programming.
Warren knows his name. He knows his duty—follow Doctor Winoan’s orders. Everything else is immaterial. Except, when Winoan orders him to kill a man, he hears a noise that makes him question that—a snarling hiss that sounds like an order to stop. To Warren’s surprise, something deep within his psyche responds, and he obeys, as does his three team members. The odd presence in his mind decides that the speaker—a cheetah, which turns into a man—is their new leader. Warren doesn’t understand what’s going on, but he has no choice but to obey.
Upon meeting Nereo, that voice in Warren’s head purrs with delight. Warren agrees—he wants the man. While peering into Nereo’s red-irised gaze, odd images flood his mind, clouding him with confusion and distrust. Can Warren learn to trust Nereo, allowing him to help, before those who worked with his old boss finds a way to counter his internal voice’s control and steal him back?
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2021
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July 14, 2024
So -- my epic re-read journey is continuing. I am reading the 4 series that make up the Stone Ridge World in order of creation. I really love Charlie's writing and the stories, but they drifted down to short stories and novellas early in the series. Shorter and shorter, for the same amount of $$$. Most hit the 3/5 level while others edge to the 2/5 because they have holes or little plot. I am finding that more and more, these books as individuals leave a lot to be desired. Fortunately - since I have bought all of these (yes -all 190 some - sigh - do not do the math) I can binge read and it becomes much more. So on the last 25% of them.
February 28, 2022
Nereo is a vampire, Warren is his beloved. Warren is one of those that was held captive and experimented upon in previous books. He is now an altered shifter and has no memories other than those allowed by his previous captors. He has to obey the commands of his alpha leader. Nereo has been sent in to try to free the groups hidden memories. Follows Charlie Richards typical pattern with these books. It was good but nothing new to see here. If you are looking to pass 45 minutes or so then this is a great book to read.
October 25, 2021
I definitely enjoyed this well written and very enthralling story. I don't want to give away any spoilers but the mating of a vampire to an altered shifter (turned by scientists) was very intriguing and I loved the passion that they had for one another. The ending was satisfying and I'm glad the problem was solved. Great read.
November 5, 2021
The altered human soldiers that were rescued in WSR55 feature in this story. They know nothing of shifters so we get a bit of a recap on shifters and mates.
A few of the vampires from the early stories also get a mention.
A fun addition to this long running universe.
A few of the vampires from the early stories also get a mention.
A fun addition to this long running universe.
December 2, 2021
Test subjects
A great story. The vampires get involved in aiding soldiers secretly experimented on by a corrupt group of the military. A beloved was discovered and a bar general was turned over to the CIA
A great story. The vampires get involved in aiding soldiers secretly experimented on by a corrupt group of the military. A beloved was discovered and a bar general was turned over to the CIA
February 4, 2022
Another excellent installment
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the Wolves of Stone Ridge Series. Nereo and Warren were perfect for each other. Nice level of spice and now I want to know more about Miles please.
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment in the Wolves of Stone Ridge Series. Nereo and Warren were perfect for each other. Nice level of spice and now I want to know more about Miles please.
October 23, 2021
Awesome
Another great read can't wait for more as always really love wolves of stone ridge and a loving nip as well as all of charlie,s series
Another great read can't wait for more as always really love wolves of stone ridge and a loving nip as well as all of charlie,s series
March 7, 2022
Best Charlie Richards
This book is one Ms. Richards best books she has written to date. I cannot wait until I read the next one.
This book is one Ms. Richards best books she has written to date. I cannot wait until I read the next one.
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