I bought this four-novella edition of On the Prowl for the Patricia Briggs story and was delighted to discover that each of the four contributors' offerings was well-written and interesting.

"Alpha & Omega," the first story by Briggs, provides some back-story to her first Mercedes Thompson novel, Moon Called. Charles, the Marrok's (chief werewolf of the United States) son and executioner, is called to Chicago when the Marrok discovers that one of the Chicago Alphas has sold werewolves to humans for experimentation. While this Alpha finds a corrupt packleader, he also finds an Omega wolf in Anna, a young female werewolf who aids him in his investigation.

I'm really looking forward to reading more about this pair. In just a few short pages, Briggs brought a character to life and gave her a reason to fight.

"Inhuman," by Eileen Wilks, deals with a time where the magic currents have shifted, stranding a Hellhound on Earth during Elizabethan times. He's now shifted fully to human form and works as a lawman. When he discovers a chameleon has come through the vales to this world, he must contact the Faery Queen to whom he owes allegiance -- but in doing so, he risks his newfound love.

This is my first exposure to Wilks' work and will not be my last. She writes very evocatively.

"Buying Trouble" by Karen Chance introduces us to Claire, who'd like a divorce from her family, but they try to sell her instead. She escapes the auction house with a Lord of the Fey and discovers her true identity.

This is actually my favorite of what I've read to date by Chance. The story's funny ironic edge is definitely appealing.

"Mona Lisa Betwining" is by Sunny, who is a new author to me. Mona Lisa, the new Queen of the Monere in Mississippi, must answer for the death of the former queen. Additionally, she must deal with a lot of intricate sexual issues.

This is a beautifully written story but explicit and erotic in content -- it may not be suitable for younger readers.

What I like about these types of collections is that for a small investment per author, you get a taste of their work. Anthologies have introduced me to some of my favorite authors.