2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: The Altered by Annabelle Jacobs

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The Altered (Lycanaeris Book 1) by Annabelle Jacobs
Gay Paranormal Romance
Series: Lycanaeris
Paperback: 286 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 9, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 151208963X
ISBN-13: 978-1512089639
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Twenty years ago the UK’s water supply was contaminated with an experimental pathogen, Lycanaeris, causing widespread panic across the nation. Terrorism was suspected but never proven, and when nothing happened--no epidemic, no unexplained illnesses--the whole episode was written off as an elaborate hoax. But Lycanaeris was selective. Only those of a certain age, and with a specific gene in their DNA were infected. Time would reveal the pathogen’s true nature, when those susceptible grew up Altered. Daniel is one of thousands forced to hide his altered status by living a quiet life. He’s not like the others, though. Daniel can’t help looking so distinctive or being able to see every altered for what they really are. To those abducting altereds, that skill makes him valuable. For Jordan, shifting from human to wolf means living under the radar to avoid unwanted attention. Meeting Daniel complicates matters. Daniel’s existence is a threat to Jordan and his friends, but Jordan can’t seem to shake the strange connection between them. When danger threatens, there’s little time for Daniel and Jordan to work out their feelings before lives are at stake.


This book captivated me from the moment I picked it up.  The writing, the characters, and the plot were all well crafted.

This is the first book in a new series and I cannot wait to see what will follow.  The author really pulled me into the world she created and I love the new twist that she used for the making of her shifters.