Sekoia Shifters
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EARNED A ACCI FICTION LITERARY AWARD AND A BOOKY AWARD FOR MOST VIVID PLACE
Where the redwoods hide hard truths, one town must decide what justice really means.
Cree Wilson returns to Sekoia as a wolf shifter, former Navy investigator, and newly hired deputy, hoping for a quieter life beneath the redwoods. Instead, she finds signs that someone is hiding in the forest. Missing food. Stolen blankets. Firewood taken by hand. Children surviving where no children should be alone.
The Buck children have escaped tragedy, but the men hunting them are still close. As Cree, Sheriff Cody Kemp, and the people of Sekoia uncover the truth, the town faces a choice: stay silent and let the shifter councils handle it, or stand together against those who believe power matters more than children.
In Sekoia, community is not inherited.
It is chosen.
And once chosen, it is defended.
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Praise for this book
This story pulled me in right away. Cree returning home expecting peace but finding something much darker was a great setup. The Buck children's survival story was emotional and powerful, and the sense of found family in Sekoia made this unforgettable.
The bond between the children and the town was beautifully written. Watching Sekoia come together to stand against outside threats was incredibly satisfying.
I love how this book redefines what "monsters" really are. The Buck children were heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time, and Cree's decision to protect them added so much depth to her character. A strong, emotional urban fantasy.
The phrase “Where the redwoods hide hard truths” had absolutely no business going that hard. 😭
I thought I was walking into a fun shifter story and instead got emotionally dragged into a world full of loyalty, survival, moral courage, found family, and people standing in the street saying “absolutely not” to corruption and silence. Sekoia Shifters feels like the kind of series that sneaks up on readers because beneath the supernatural grit, there’s real emotional weight holding everything together.
And Cree Wilson? Fantastic lead character.
Sekoia Shifters is an engaging paranormal shifter story with a strong sense of place, a capable heroine, and a mystery that slowly builds beneath the surface. The redwood forest setting gives the book a moody, atmospheric feel right from the beginning. Sekoia feels like more than just a small town; it feels alive, watchful, and full of secrets. Cree is a great lead character. As a former Navy Senior Chief adjust to a quieter life in rural law enforcement, she brings discipline, caution, and experience to her new role. I like that she is strong without feeling unrealistic. Her wolf, Sasha, adds another layer to the story, especially during patrols, search and rescue moment, and tense encounters in the woods. The book does a nice job blending everyday small-town life with paranormal elements. The sheriff is a dragon shifter, Cree is a wolf shifter, and the town has its own rules and community dynamics, but the supernatural details don't overwhelm the story. They feel woven naturally into the world. One of the strongest parts of the book is the SAR sequence involving two missing boys it adds real tension and shows Cree's skills in a practical, grounded way. The later mystery involving suspicious wolf shifters gives the story a darker edge and keeps the suspense moving. The story does have a few rough spots where the wording could be polished, but the characters, setting, and overall story kept me interested. Readers who enjoy shifter fiction with mystery, law enforcement, strong female leads, small-town secrets, and atmospheric forest settings should enjoy this one. Overall, Sekoia Shifters is a promising suspenseful paranormal read with heart, tension, and a heroine worth following.
A richly atmospheric shifter story grounded in wilderness, identity, and slow-burn tension. Sekoia Shifters excels at immersion. From the opening pages, the reader is dropped into a deeply textured environment where the natural world is not just backdrop, but a living presence. .... ... The forest, the community of Sekoia, and the protagonist's evolving awareness all feel interconnected in ways that invite further exploration. Overall, this is a grounded, atmospheric shifter narrative that prioritizes immersion and psychological continuity over action-heavy plotting. Its strongest appeal lies in its sensory worldbuilding and the steady, controlled unfolding of something just beyond comprehension.
SPELLBINDING STORY
If you like stories about the supernatural or like female heroines, you'll enjoy this book. The story follows Cree, a former Navy Senior Chief and wolf shifter, who returns to her hometown in Northern California. Being from Northern California myself, I enjoyed how the author described the forest and I could totally envision the massive redwood trees that are unique to the region. It's an exciting story and I was totally spellbound when Solomon first experiences his shift into a dragon. One notable thing about the books is its focus on family and community support, showing how the help of a supportive group of people make a meaningful difference in overcoming challenges.
Heroic wolf shifter story
This is a different type of "werewolf" type shifter storyline where there are other types of shifters too. Cree shifts into her wolf, Sasha, but the Sheriff shifts into a dragon so it's a little more interesting than just wolf-based stories. I liked that she started off trying to find her place and in the end home was really home and her wolf was more a part of her than ever. I also love the use of imagery describing the giant trees, it made a clear impression in my mind as I was reading it.