Review: Move over Laurell K. cause Laura D is in the house
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 24, 2012
I really liked this short story by paranormal author Laura Diamond. It's told in first person through the eyes of Richard, a one-hundred year old were-panther who really hasn't accomplished all that much. But he's hot (as are all were-panthers--oh Laurel K. Hamilton look at what you started), and they always have to strip out of their clothes to shapechange before doing battle. That's a nice detail.Anyway, Richard falls in love with Molly, a woman that gives off the scent of lavender more often than the actual flower. When she and her brother get attacked by a rival gang of panthers who have a taste for human meat, Richard is off to the rescue.I love the glimpse that Laura provides into the world of the panthers. They live alongside us humans, but have their own prides (not unlike human societies which band together under like ideals). I recommend this read thoroughly for the quick action and solid character development and am looking forward to diving into "Shifting Pride" soon.