Kindred: The Shadows of Night by Ellen Fisher

ISBN: 1-59998-016-9

Romance/ Shapeshifter

Samhain Publishing, LTD

E-Book

With any civilization, there is a pecking order and sense of superiority that can’t be undone until those involved are forced to look at more the outside of what is truly unknown. Katara from the Claw Kindred was attacked and left for dead by a pack of Fang Kindreds. Hart, Kindred from the Antlers, couldn’t find himself to leave her dying in the woods even though his kind looked upon hers and nothing more than mere barbarians. With far more advanced technology at his fingertips he’s able to ensure she heals but the politics involved with bringing a claw to his well protected community he is now forced to imprison the woman he rescued. Taught to have disdain for what she considers the weakest of the Kindred clans, Katara is less than happy about her imprisonment. As they learn about each other and their perspective clans through day-to-day interaction they both attempt to clear their own prejudices they will have any hope of gathering their kind to fight a mutual enemy.

I’m continually amazed at the ingenuity that it takes to be a good author.  Deer never looked so good! Hart a stag shifter with his light hearted ways and caring personality was the embodiment of a “real” man. Even with his arrogance, he is one of the best products of nepotism I’ve read about. All that he has been given and within the primarily peaceful environment he lives in, the final product is a strong, intelligent shifter, with a keen insight to living beyond his bestial side.  Totally opposite in nature is Katara; hell on wheels would be a mild description of the feline shifter who lives in a more vicious world of perceived honor and fighting to the death. These two still make a mighty couple and show in the end mutual respect and love is all you need to make it. This is an interesting story that leaves with the possibility of a great series for romance readers to enjoy.

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