THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Anne Bishop returns to her world of the Others, as humans struggle to survive in the shadow of shapeshifters and vampires far more powerful than themselves… After a human uprising was brutally put down by the Elders—a primitive and lethal form of the Others—the few cities left under human control are far-flung. And the people within them now know to fear the … the people within them now know to fear the no-man’s-land beyond their borders—and the darkness…
As some communities struggle to rebuild, Lakeside Courtyard has emerged relatively unscathed, though Simon Wolfgard, its wolf shifter leader, and blood prophet Meg Corbyn must work with the human pack to maintain the fragile peace. But all their efforts are threatened when Lieutenant Montgomery’s shady brother arrives, looking for a free ride and easy pickings.
With the humans on guard against one of their own, tensions rise, drawing the attention of the Elders, who are curious about the effect such an insignificant predator can have on a pack. But Meg knows the dangers, for she has seen in the cards how it will all end—with her standing beside a grave…
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The story continues where we left off in Marked in Flesh with the humans trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces of whatever is left in the wake of Namid’s claws and teeth and rebuild their lives.
In Etched in Bone, the Elders (Namid’s claws and teeth) want to observe the humans interact with the Others and learn what these small predators can do to each other. So when Monty’s brother comes to Lakeside, despite his own family’s warning that he’s bad news, Simon agrees to let him stay. Simon is reluctant to have him so close to Meg but concedes to the Elders’ request.
The Elders keep an eye on Meg, the howling not-wolf and develop a taste for the wolf cookies. They leave a note asking Meg for cookies. Meg thinks the note was left by pups and yells (hoping they hear her) that good pups say ‘please’ when asking for things. Everyone is shocked!
“Vlad stared at Simon. “Meg told the Elders they were…”
“Bad puppies,” Simon finished. “Yeah.”
A minute passed before Vlad said, “Why?”
“They didn’t say ‘please’ when they asked for cookies.”
“I don’t know what to say.”
Simon scratched behind an ear that was now Wolf-shaped and furry. “That’s okay. Meg said plenty for all of us.”
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have read the whole series, love, love these books !!
Read the whole series, love the world building and the characters
I loved this series. I have read them more than once.
Love this series and am sooo glad this is the end of the whole Simon/Meg arc. While others lament that they can’t watch how Simon and Meg navigate their relationship, I for one am glad the author is moving on from Simon and Meg. Good grief, the author had been navigating this relationship for five books and I personally became bored with the whole Simon/Meg thing by the end of book two.
I look forward to reading more about the other characters and other parts of the world. Looking forward to reading about Bennett and would love to read more about the other blood prophets. Bring it on Bishop!!!
This is my favorite author currently. Every time a new book comes out in the Others series, I re-read the entire series prior to reading the new one and I love them all over again!
Love the series!
The whole series is very enjoyable. I’ve gotten every one as they have come out.
Anne Bishop is a fabulous write who knows how to write strong male and female characters while still showing their moments of vulnerability. All her series are great but this is one of my favorites.
Guilty Pleasure
I really like this series. Very different, captivating. Not much foul language and no explicit sex. Thumbs up.
Anne Bishop that’s all I need to say.
Very good shifter book, alittle gory.
The latest in The Others series by Anne Bishop is a continuation of a truly innovative work creating a world and “people”.
I loved reading all of Anne Bishop’s books set in the world of the Others. Every single one will stick with you. I am contemplating when to do a reread from start to finish. Also, anxiously awaiting any new ones.
I could not put this book down. Very original; I haven’t read anything like this before. Great read!
Absolutely fantastic author!
Anne Bishop has a great imagination. I enjoy all of her books
I love this series, well written and entertaining