Cry Wolf

A different door into the same world. Cry Wolf launches the Alpha and Omega series and offers a more romance-forward, character-driven entry point than Mercy Thompson.

Why Start Here

Anna Latham was turned into a werewolf against her will and brutalized by her pack. When Charles Cornick, the enforcer son of the most powerful werewolf in North America, rescues her, they discover she is a rare Omega wolf, someone who can calm even the most dominant wolves. The book follows their growing bond as they hunt a rogue werewolf in the Montana wilderness.

If you want the worldbuilding depth of Briggs’ universe but prefer stories centered on healing, trust, and the slow build of a relationship, this is your starting point. The Alpha and Omega series runs parallel to Mercy Thompson, sharing the same world and some characters, but it stands entirely on its own. It won the P.E.A.R.L. award in 2008.

What to Expect

A slower burn than Moon Called, with more emotional weight. The romance between Anna and Charles is central, but Briggs never lets it crowd out the plot. Expect snowy wilderness settings, werewolf pack politics from the top of the hierarchy, and a protagonist finding her strength after surviving something terrible.