I was eager to see if Marcus Pelegrimas could do it again. By that I mean if he could deliver another powerful action-packed and contagious drama in Book 2 of his Skinners series. Howling Legion a follow-up to Book 1: Blood Blade does not disappoint! In fact I believe this book is even better. The reader doesn't merely get more of the first one but instead gets new characters new creatures and new horrors.

Kansas City will never be the same after an overly ambitious Full Blood (werewolf) makes an organized attempt at depleting the human population. The carcass of med student Lisa Wilson one of the Full Blood's victims-turned-Half Breed becomes the focus of an interested cop's investigation and Skinners Paige and Cole assist him. While in KC the Skinners uncover the magnitude of the Full Blood's actions. The confrontations strategies and attacks that follow are intense (to say the least) and life-changing for the humans and beasts alike.

It's important to note that Pelegrimas isn't only about the graphic battle scenes between people and monsters. While those battles are definitely in Howling Legion in full force he also writes a storyline with great detail and characters with a growing depth. The world he has created is complex and I find it fascinating to read what he comes up with next.

This series is well worth your time. Enjoy and spread the word!

While the frightening prologue of Blood Blade made me question if I could handle dipping my toe into the urban fantasy/horror genre I was pleasantly surprised by this book's creativity humor and fast pace.

I found the human characters to be likeable and real not afraid to show their vulnerability but compelled to put the colorful supernatural creatures in their place. Pelegrimas set a pace that kept me going and clearly answered my - and the characters' - questions with good timing. His wisecracks and occasional sarcasm kept me entertained. I'm looking forward to the second installment in this series and am eager to see where Pelegrimas takes this ongoing battle!

Crazy but effective " Walter said with a shake of his head. "That's a Skinner for ya." (p. 278)"