The Duality Paradigm by Lia Cooper

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Title: The Duality Paradigm
Series: Blood and Bone Trilogy #1
Author: Lia Cooper
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (261 pages)
ASIN: B00I6KTA20
Publisher: The Spec Press, Inc (February 1st, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: Everyone knows magic users and werewolves are intrinsically diametrically opposed…

Seattle Police Detective Ethan Ellison, born into a long line of Quebecois magicians, leads a fairly unassuming life working Theft and consulting on magical misdemeanors. He’s spent eight years building a life for himself in Seattle, far from his father’s shadow. He works hard, lives under the radar, and fucks whoever catches his eye.

Detective Patrick Clanahan, beta-heir to Pack McClanahan, is a tightly wired bundle of rage and guilt, still trying to come to terms with the murder of his last partner.

When a human woman is murdered in werewolf territory under suspicious circumstances, Ethan is reassigned to worked the case with Clanahan in the hopes that he’ll be able to balance out the wolf’s rougher edges.

Too bad they mostly just rub each other the wrong way.

DISCLAIMER This work contains language and sexual content that may not be suitable for readers under 18. This work contains sexual MALE/MALE content. Not your cup of tea? Don’t read it. Otherwise, please enjoy.

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Duality-Paradigm-Blood-Bone-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00I6KTA20
Review: A young woman is murdered but what looks like a wild animal. Patrick is assigned the case and receives a new temporary partner, Ethan. The two clash from the start. But damn it’s funny some of their arguments. Patrick is the growly bad-tempered wolf, and Ethan the sarcastic wise ass.

As Ethan and Patrick dig into the murder, more and more questions are brought up then answers.

Ethan has built a new life for himself, after getting away from his father and family, as well as a former lover. He is living his life the way he wants too, and sleeps with whom he wants. He is also a magic user, but not a very strong one. But still the humans do not tend to trust him, even the police he works with. So he is a bit of loner on the force. Until is captain decides it’s a good idea to assign him to a murder case.

Patrick still feels guilt for not being there when his last partner was killed on duty. So he is not happy about getting a partner. And Ethan does not help matters with his wiseass comments and inability to keep his mouth shut. Also, Patrick’s sense of smell knows what Ethan has been up to at night. So there are few tense moments between them, as well as some funny ass exchanges.

This is book one in a trilogy, so there are two more books to come. Which I am very glad for. This book gives a unique twist on the paranormal world. The laugh out loud moments, the tension, and the intrigue all draw me into this world. This is a highly entertaining read. And I want more.