Lost Dogs Series by Nils Ödlund

Roy van Waldenberger faces the most difficult decision of his life: loyalty or honesty?On the one hand are the values he believes in, the moral code he built his life upon, and the promise he made to the woman he loves. On the other hand is the future of his best friend, and that of her children and her grandson.Known to his fans and admirers as The Wolf of the North, Roy has fought at the highest level of therianthropic wrestling for over a decade... moreRoy van Waldenberger faces the most difficult decision of his life: loyalty or honesty?On the one hand are the values he believes in, the moral code he built his life upon, and the promise he made to the woman he loves. On the other hand is the future of his best friend, and that of her children and her grandson.Known to his fans and admirers as The Wolf of the North, Roy has fought at the highest level of therianthropic wrestling for over a decade. He's won more matches and titles than anyone alive, and he's never thrown a fight. With the last match of his career just around the corner, a polite request is made for Roy to let the other fighter win, or else...It's not the decision that's difficult - it's accepting the consequences. less

“You had one job...” Roy van Waldenberger ruined everything. Not just for himself, but also for his one and only friend and her family. He made a mockery of the syndicate's carefully laid plans, and he killed a young man. And then the gods gave him the one thing he always prayed for: Toini – she's alive, and she needs him, but she's at the other end of the world. With his life and his career in ruins, Roy's got nothing left to lose and everything to win. To leave or stay is an easy choice... more“You had one job...” Roy van Waldenberger ruined everything. Not just for himself, but also for his one and only friend and her family. He made a mockery of the syndicate's carefully laid plans, and he killed a young man. And then the gods gave him the one thing he always prayed for: Toini – she's alive, and she needs him, but she's at the other end of the world. With his life and his career in ruins, Roy's got nothing left to lose and everything to win. To leave or stay is an easy choice. The syndicate, however, has other plans. They still need Roy to fight in their arenas, and they'll do everything they can to stop him from leaving, including taking his friends hostage. Even then, it can't be helped. The love of your life only comes back from the dead once, and when she does, you go to her. less

An alternate cover edition of ASIN B07FW7BNPX available hereAlene Moneya, aspiring young travel journalist, did not find the secret jungle temple her source told her about. Instead, she found herself stuck in a dead-end dump of a town with the full moon just two nights away. Now she needs to find a safe place to shift and hunt or the consequences will be deadly, both for her and for whoever gets in her way. At a dive bar at the edge of town, she finds Harold, the leader of the local pack... moreAn alternate cover edition of ASIN B07FW7BNPX available hereAlene Moneya, aspiring young travel journalist, did not find the secret jungle temple her source told her about. Instead, she found herself stuck in a dead-end dump of a town with the full moon just two nights away. Now she needs to find a safe place to shift and hunt or the consequences will be deadly, both for her and for whoever gets in her way. At a dive bar at the edge of town, she finds Harold, the leader of the local pack. He's got no interest in letting outsiders in on his territory, and unless she can pay what he asks, she's not welcome. With no money to her name, Alene's only option is to accept an unexpected offer to help out at the bar. Work hard. Keep smiling. Don't cause any trouble, and don't start a fight. Easier said than done when everyone wants to test the limits of the new girl. She must keep it together though, or once the moon comes around there will be no one to control the mad beast within her. less

Alene Moneya wanted to be a journalist. Travel the world and write about exotic places. Eager and naïve, she made one mistake, ended up in bad company, and got betrayed. Now, she's a murderer, lost in the jungle, and with no hope for the future she dreamed of – all because of the blood thirsty beast living within her mind.Her one hope is to make her way back to town, get on a train, and escape without anyone noticing she's still alive. A simple plan, but a difficult task... moreAlene Moneya wanted to be a journalist. Travel the world and write about exotic places. Eager and naïve, she made one mistake, ended up in bad company, and got betrayed. Now, she's a murderer, lost in the jungle, and with no hope for the future she dreamed of – all because of the blood thirsty beast living within her mind.Her one hope is to make her way back to town, get on a train, and escape without anyone noticing she's still alive. A simple plan, but a difficult task. The jungle is vast, unfamiliar, and hostile, but she can't let that stop her. Giving up is not an option.Just because the life she had is over, doesn't mean she won't fight for another one. less

“Why do the weirdos always sit next to me?” Roy van Waldenberger just wants to go home. The love of his life has come back from the dead, and she needs him. He's in a hurry, he's on the wrong train, and he's got no interest in company. When a strange young woman takes the seat opposite his and starts asking questions, he's less than thrilled... more“Why do the weirdos always sit next to me?” Roy van Waldenberger just wants to go home. The love of his life has come back from the dead, and she needs him. He's in a hurry, he's on the wrong train, and he's got no interest in company. When a strange young woman takes the seat opposite his and starts asking questions, he's less than thrilled. Especially as the young woman is covered in blood after taking on the gang of therianthropes that tried to capture him, and that he wasn't able to handle on his own. On top of that, she's some kind of journalist, and she's decided to be his sidekick. Not gonna happen. Only, she really did help him out when he was attacked, and she knows it. He owes her. When the chance comes to get rid of Alene for good, Roy's first instinct is to go for it. He did tell her he didn't want anything to do with her. He did tell her he wouldn't wait. He told her. But weirdos are people too... less

Paivi woke up with a raging hangover... ...and remembered that her sister had come back from the dead. Sixteen years. That's how long it's been since Paivi got the letter saying her sister was Missing In Action. Now, she's back. Or so she claims. The woman sleeping it off on Paivi's living room couch has next to nothing in common with the sister she remembers. Sixteen years is a long time, and it changes a person – inside and out. It's hard to believe it's really her... morePaivi woke up with a raging hangover... ...and remembered that her sister had come back from the dead. Sixteen years. That's how long it's been since Paivi got the letter saying her sister was Missing In Action. Now, she's back. Or so she claims. The woman sleeping it off on Paivi's living room couch has next to nothing in common with the sister she remembers. Sixteen years is a long time, and it changes a person – inside and out. It's hard to believe it's really her. But the eyes don't lie, and the stupid jokes her sister used to crack, they're the same. She still likes her coffee black. It's definitely her, only different. So very different. Toini is back, but she's changed, and she won't stay long. There is something she must do, and she can't let things like family and friends get in her way. Maybe it would have been better if she hadn't come back at all? A Break in the Clouds is the sixth book in the Lost Dogs series. Here, for the first time, we will finally meet Paivi, and we'll learn what's kept Toini busy for so long. Some questions will be answered, and new ones will be asked. less

It's a perfectly ordinary little town... ...and it's out of the way, and no one has any reason to go there. Roy van Waldenberger is a wanted man. For reasons he won't reveal, Roy won't be able to pass through the border controls into the Midlands Union. Much as he hates to admit it, he needs Alene's help. She'll grab his things and enter the union the normal way, while Roy himself turns into a wolf and sneaks across in secret... moreIt's a perfectly ordinary little town... ...and it's out of the way, and no one has any reason to go there. Roy van Waldenberger is a wanted man. For reasons he won't reveal, Roy won't be able to pass through the border controls into the Midlands Union. Much as he hates to admit it, he needs Alene's help. She'll grab his things and enter the union the normal way, while Roy himself turns into a wolf and sneaks across in secret. From a map, they pick a small town just past the border to meet up. Quiet, and out of the way. Peaceful. Alene can get some much needed time to relax and take it easy. At least, that's the plan... Turns out something's not quite right in Lil Eddy, and the townsfolk aren't exactly welcoming to outsiders. It's a small and traditional town, and they like to keep it that way. Alene herself doesn't much care. She doesn't need anyone else, and she can stand up for herself if she has to. What she doesn't expect is how sitting around and waiting for Roy will affect her. There's a difference between alone and lonely. ...and it becomes all the more obvious in a quiet little place where no one likes a stranger. Three Howls in the Evening is the seventh book in the Lost Dogs series. This book marks the beginning of the second major story arc. It is strongly recommended to read the previous books in the series first. less

Together again, for better and for worse. Roy made it across the border and met up with Alene, as they'd agreed on. He's back in human form, and they're on a train going north. It should be easy. All they have to do is keep going, keep a low profile, and not draw any attention to themselves. Yeah, that worked for about twelve hours, until they saw the morning papers. Someone recognized The Wolf of the North, took a picture, and sent it to the press... moreTogether again, for better and for worse. Roy made it across the border and met up with Alene, as they'd agreed on. He's back in human form, and they're on a train going north. It should be easy. All they have to do is keep going, keep a low profile, and not draw any attention to themselves. Yeah, that worked for about twelve hours, until they saw the morning papers. Someone recognized The Wolf of the North, took a picture, and sent it to the press. The hunt for Roy and Alene is on again, and keeping a low profile isn't nearly as easy as it should be. less