Dead Heat

In this installment of Patricia Briggs's Alpha and Omega series, mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Lantham journey to Arizona for a personal trip that quickly turns perilous. As they investigate a dangerous fae being responsible for replacing human children with simulacrums, they find themselves caught in a burgeoning conflict between the fae and humanity. The story combines elements of action, suspense, and the paranormal, continuing the series with engaging and unpredictable developments.