4.7 (10,569 ratings)

Fair Game (Alpha & Omega Book 3)

Name: Fair Game (Alpha & Omega Book 3)
Rating: 4.7 (10569 reviews)
Author: Patricia Briggs
ISBN: B005GSYY1C

by Patricia Briggs

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About this book

Charles Cornick, the lethal enforcer for the North American werewolf packs, is a quintessential alpha hero whose stoic, dangerous nature is balanced perfectly by his mate, Anna Latham. As a rare Omega, Anna possesses the unique emotional strength to soothe his inner beast, creating a compelling grumpy-sunshine dynamic that grounds their bond. Together, they navigate the complexities of pack dynamics while proving that even the most powerful predators can find a sense of belonging in a found-family.

Their latest mission takes them far from the safety of the wilderness to the cold, urban streets of Boston. At the request of the FBI, they are tasked with hunting a serial killer who is systematically targeting the preternatural community. This is a darker, grittier turn for the urban fantasy series, blending high-stakes paranormal investigation with the tension of a procedural thriller.

As the body count rises, the hunters find themselves becoming the hunted. This installment is a game-changer that forces Charles and Anna to confront external prejudices and internal vulnerabilities alike. If you are looking for a visceral, heart-pounding paranormal romance that masterfully balances intimate character growth with a terrifying mystery, this journey into the shadows is an essential read.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B005GSYY1C

Reader Reviews

Game changer.

March 9, 2012

A serial killer who has evaded capture for decades has now turned an eye to werewolves and Fae. In Boston there has been a slew of murders; women and children abducted, raped and tortured before being killed. The suspected killer continues to run circles around the FBI, but when a number of werewolves fall victim the Marrok steps in and sends his best to aid the authorities. Normally Charles Cornick would be the last person to help the FBI in their investigations. The werewolf `boogeyman',...

Another solid story from Patty - lovely, as always!

March 26, 2012

I have never read a book of Patty's I didn't like - and I've read them all! Despite the heavy competition she faces in the urban fantasy/paranormal romance genres, her Mercy and Alpha & Omega series truly stand out. Her personable and flowing writing style weaves the stories of werewolves, fae, vampires, various Native American mythologies, and the humans who live - mostly unknowing - among them into the fabric of a world much like our own. Patty does this so seamlessly that I not only believe...

Not one of Briggs' best works

March 9, 2012

This was, in my opinion, the darkest novel that Briggs has written to date. It was a difficult read for me because the killers were so brutal. It was like reading Law and Order: SVU - Paranormal Division, or something. I generally like the Alpha and Omega series better than the Mercy Thompson series, though I love them both, but this novel reminded me more of the Mercy series. This is my least favorite of the Alpha and Omega series, for sure, and my third least favorite by Briggs. It was pretty...

Awesome, Entertaining, Lovely

July 27, 2012

\"People as old and powerful as he should never be given someone to love. For Anna he would destroy the world.\" ~ Fair Game by Patricia Briggs This has easily become one of my favorite series, period. The relationship that Patricia Briggs builds, between all the characters, but especially between Charles and Anna, is stunning. Fair Game starts right on the heels of the end of River Marked, so the time-lines are finally matching up. The werewolves have come out the public, and with that the...

Holy gasp out loud! The Alpha & Omega series gets even better!

April 3, 2012

I have been waiting for this book since July 2010. Granted, some have been waiting since August 2009 when Hunting Ground, the book right before this one, was published. But I'm always late to the party. And it was a serious book party for me in July 2010 when I devoured the novella, then Cry Wolf and Hunting Ground and screamed for more! I had read the Alpha & Omega series before Ms. Briggs' Mercedes Thompson series so I had Mercy to hold me over. But this is the series I truly adore! And with...