When he meets Lauren and her brother Lu in the middle of the woods, he can sense there is something different about them as well, but what he doesn't know. 4 Stars! Eighteen Year Old Conner Moore has always felt there was something different about himself. I love stories that will bring many emotions to me as I read.

The road to this point was exciting and also maddening to me.

Knowing Ones Self Wow! An amazing start to a great series. The ending seemed to be slightly rushed but it didn't really bother me knowing there is a second book to read. It was very well told and the characters are thoroughly enjoyable to read and have depth to them. Can Connor become what they need him to be in order to survive against an evil force that could destroy them all? The author created his own version of supernatural characters that differs slightly from the usual. There are 5 ruling families spread throughout the world and they've mostly lived in peace with each other and humans, except when the laws to keep them safe and undiscovered have been broken. The Elites seem to be a cross between a werewolf and a vampire but more powerful. Within days of meeting a girl named Laren, he learns of a powerful race of people called the Elites and his perception of the world as he knew it is changed forever and so is he. He had plans to go to college and help his mom out at her store. Connor Moore was just your normal average 18 year old. Members Reviews: Excellent book, very original. Soon Connor is taken on a heart-pounding journey that leads to a startling discovery of who he really is and a daunting future of what he is to become. When a dark-haired mystery woman named Laren crosses Connor's path his life is turned upside down. Now after centuries of secrecy, an ancient foe is forcing them out of hiding. This Elite race is made up of five ruling families, who have obeyed The Law and remained content to keep their identities a mystery. Concealed throughout the pages of time, there has been a powerful race of human-like creatures manipulating mankind. Once eighteen-year-old Connor Moore stumbles across an almost human species, he is faced with history's darkest secret, a daunting future, and a love life he can't even begin to explain.

Go to Title: The Beast Within Subtitle: The Elite Series, Book 1 Author: Jonathan Yanez Narrator: Lee Strayer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-13 Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: If only it were as simple as love triangles, werewolves and vampires. Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial.

The Beast Within by Jonathan Yanez