Lone Wolf: A Paranormal Mystery Novel (Arctic Wolf Book 1)

Lone Wolf: A Paranormal Mystery Novel (Arctic Wolf Book 1)

by Rain, J.R.

4.2 (647)

4.2 stars from 647 reviews. Top 94% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

232 pages~3.9 hr readPublished by Rain Press

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Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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  • You enjoy paranormal mysteries where the supernatural elements feel grounded in real investigation work, not just window dressing.
  • You like small-town settings with creepy undercurrents and want a protagonist who's competent at her job rather than bumbling into danger.
  • You appreciate slow-burn romance tangled with genuine stakes, especially when the love interest is complicated and potentially dangerous.

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  • You want purely procedural crime fiction without paranormal elements getting in the way of the whodunit logic.
  • You prefer your paranormal romance heavy on the steamy scenes and light on actual plot mechanics.
  • You're looking for a standalone novel, as this is book one of a series and ends on threads that demand continuation.

About this book

Ellie Matthews is the new police chief in Hope, Alaska. A homicide detective fleeing her past, she arrives in town only to encounter her first case: a frozen body discovered by a hunter, bearing a silver dagger and no identification. As Ellie investigates, she uncovers evidence that defies explanation and encounters native lore surrounding shape-shifters and wolves. Her prime suspect is Alex Johnson, a bounty hunter with unusual knowledge about shifters. The investigation becomes complicated by an undeniable attraction between them, even as Johnson remains under arrest. Ellie must use all her detective skills to solve the murder before the killer targets her. The case proves far stranger than routine police work, forcing her to confront both paranormal mysteries and her own doubts about what the evidence suggests.

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Currently 4.2★ from 647 reviews

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