I have been an avid fan of Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Underworld series since the first installment, Bitten. Readers have met numerous wonderful characters that I think of often as I relive their stories in my mind months after reading the books. THIRTEEN is special for many reasons other than being the final installment of the series. We have watched the main character, Savannah Levine, grow up from a confused pre-teen into an independent woman and were able to see all the missteps she had to deal with along the way.

THIRTEEN opens immediately where the previous book, Spell Bound left off. The motley crew of supernaturals are trying to track down the group who is kidnapping those with special abilities before Savannah's brother dies from whatever experiments the mystery villains have conducted on him. With so many suspects, they are quickly running out of time.

I love how Kelley Armstrong has numerous points of view focused on a central mission. You are able to see how the different personalities are trying to deal with the situation and try to bring it to a promising conclusion for all. The political motives of the Cabals and their leaders add even more danger and suspense for our main group of characters. Throughout the book, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would be thrown at them next.

Authors have to be careful with long running series. They can become stale or repetitive. Kelley Armstrong has no issues with the Women of the Underworld. The stories progress naturally and the action keeps everything fresh and exciting. THIRTEEN has easily become one of my favorite finales for a series. I only hope that the hint of possible additional stories in this imaginative world become a reality.