The Hunted

by C.J. Hart

Overview

Just your average boy-meets-girl, boy-kills-people story.

The Native American Navajo tribe has stories of a monster so wicked, so blood-thirsty, that they are to be hunted down and slaughtered. But are they just legends? Or is something sinister lurking in the shadows? The Yee Naaldlooshi—skinwalkers—have the ability to transform themselves. And they can be anyone. Anything.

The Hunters—a group dedicated to tracking the creatures—are hot on their trail and they won’t stop until every last one is dead. But are they all as evil as foretold? Seb, alpha of the Taylor, Arizona reservation pack, begins to question the acts of their kind. But he’s broken a rule and must choose between killing the girl he loves or risking everything to save her. Cassie must fight for her survival. The pack is after her. And they’re no joke. Cass is about to find out how sadistic they can be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634220255
Publisher:	Clean Teen Publishing
Publication date:	03/31/2015
Series:	The Abandoned Series , #1
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

C.J. Hart (Also known as Renee Swann and Renee Shearer.)
Renee Shearer writes young adult fiction under the name of C.J. Hart. Renee is a full-time writer who lives in Sydney, Australia, with a crazy pooch named Abbey and a boisterous, somersaulting rescue budgie named Kaleb. Her days are spent living in her fictional worlds and consuming way too much caffeine. She has an (unhealthy?) obsession with all things cupcake- and coffee-related plus Kerouac and YA dystopia/fantasy books. Renée can often be found surrounded by books, marathoning crime shows and munching on vegan goodies, on Twitter (@Renee_Shearer), Pinterest, or dancing in a rainstorm.

Renée hopes to one day visit Rio and is currently learning Brazilian Portuguese.

Website: www.reneeshearer.com

Editorial Reviews

03/01/2015
Gr 7–10—Cassie glimpses a wolf, a Navajo skinwalker, yee naaldlooshii, and instantly feels drawn to him. The wolf, Seb, who is attracted by her delicious scent, knows he must see more of her, even if it will cost him everything. By breaking this rule, Seb is forced to leave the reservation, putting Cassie and her friends in danger. When her best friend disappears, Cassie and Seb know the pack is to blame. Her father, who is a Hunter, killer of the skinwalkers, forbids the two to see each other. The book is told from the alternating points of view of these star-crossed lovers, who have allies in Cassie's uncle and godmother. However, all too quickly her dad does an about-face. Characters lack depth, leaving a disconnect for readers. The mythology of the skinwalkers is never thoroughly explained, and their connection with the Hunters is loosely defined. The plot jumps around quickly without development. The story ends with a climactic finish, setting readers up for the next installment. Perhaps more background in the sequel will provide insight into the structure of the rez vs. the community and how the enemies align. VERDICT An additional purchase; recommend Maggie Stiefvater's "The Wolves of Mercy Falls" trilogy (Scholastic) for readers who want a well-written paranormal romance. —Amy Zembroski, Indian Community School, Franklin, WI

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