Dire Wants

Author Essay

Dear Reader:

Welcome back to the world of the Dire wolves! I can’t tell you how much fun I had writing this book! There’s love and intrigue, betrayal and renewal, and, as always, lots of banter among the Dires themselves.

This time around, Stray’s the center of attention, and he’s got a big job to accomplish. He must reunite with his brother, Killian, in order to help defeat the Dire Ghost Army, the weretrappers and witch Seb. After that, he can officially check saving the world off his list. Just another day for the Dires, right?

Stray’s instincts lead him to Kate, the witch who will help to save the Dires and Weres. And Stray and Kate were just so perfect together from the start. Their road is, of course, a bit rocky, but Kate, like the Dires, is a survivor in her own right. She’s a strong character who’s not going to be intimidated by anything, not when she’s got Stray’s support. And, as their pasts unfold, they begin to understand their bond and to welcome it.

Angus Black, our favorite FBI agent is back too, and working with Leo Shimmin, the new head of the trappers. Can Cain and the other wolves trust him enough to accept the information he gives them, or is it a trap? I’m not telling…

I’ve included the partial soundtrack for Dire Wants below — my typical soundtrack is about 30+ songs, but these have special meaning for me specifically for this book. My characters are as into music as I am (like Stray and his love for 80’s metal and hairbands.) I hope you enjoy the music!

Best,

Stephanie Tyler