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Undeserved Second Chance (Lost Dogs Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Nils Odlund (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

“Do you have to follow your heart?”


Roy van Waldenberger ruined everything.
His life is falling apart, and his career is over.

He tried to defeat the wolf within himself, and failed.

That's when a short message on the phone turns his entire world upside down.

Toini, the only woman he ever really loved, is alive – and she needs him.

It's an easy decision.
With nothing left to lose, and without a moment of hesitation, Roy drops everything and leaves.

Buys a ticket.
Gets on a train.
Leaves his old life behind.

Free. Finally.

Only, the Syndicate won't let him off so easily.
Roy killed their champion and made a mockery of their plans.
Now they need him to fight for them in the finals.

And Jen still has a family to look after.
She can't just up and leave.

Even then, it can't be helped...
When the love of your life comes back from the dead, you go to her.

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  1. Book 2 of 10
    Lost Dogs
  2. Print length
    143 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    August 2, 2018
  6. File size
    1.4 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F1673RV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 143 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Lost Dogs
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Nils Odlund

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Nils Ödlund is originally Swedish, but lives these days in Cork, Ireland. He's an avid reader, gamer, and fan of geek-culture.

Ödlund picked up writing as a hobby, almost by accident, back in 2010, and it quickly grew into something of an obsession. In 2017 he decided to get serious about it, and in early 2018, he published his debut novella Emma's Story. Since then he's been working on the Lost Dogs series.

When not writing, Ödlund enjoys hiking through the Irish countryside, reading, or playing games.

Unlike every other author in the history of all authors ever (citation needed), Ödlund does not have a cat.

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  • Mary R. Woldering
    5.0 out of 5 stars What's next for the Wolf?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Undeserved Second Chance is the second of ten Lost Dogs Novels. It takes up right after the first book "Last Fight of the Old Hound" In which Roy inadvertently ruined his best friend's life by winning a prize fight. The guilt assails him and even though he has retired in luxury, he wants to help his friend. He is a wolf-shifter but Olund treats this as an inner personality in addition to a shape change. So he had "his wolf" have a dialog. A phone call sends him on a journey and quest in this novella. I'm certainly following Roy "The Wolf of the North" to see how this comes out.
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  • Constance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lost Dogs 2
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    These books leave me with mixed feelings(those endings tho), but there is no denying the writing is excellent. At times lyrical, even. Roy is a fascinating character, and so very real. On to the next one.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book two in the series keeps you hooked.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The journey of Roy has been an enjoyable one to follow so far, proving that once again the best characters are ones with flaws. No one really likes a perfect character who always does the right thing. Nils' style of writing is easy to read and a delight for those who love a well developed story. I'm looking forward to seeing where he goes with the rest of the series. I highly recommend this book! 10/10 would bang.
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  • Chandra Zafra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this series so much!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    I want to read these books slowly and savor them but that is just impossible. They draw me in and make me care so much about the characters, that the ending comes too soon. Thank goodness I still have a few more ahead to read.
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  • Elara
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Transition More Than a Tale
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    Roy has blown everything. He’s ruined the future for his best friend and placed his own in jeopardy. Then a phone call from the past changes everything and The Wolf of the North knows what he has to do, no matter what it might cost him or those he cares most about.

    What I really liked:
    The setting. This is what really makes the Lost Dogs series stand out for me. It is an urban fantasy, but set in a sci-fi world that is very much not our own. the clever mix of the familiar (things like jeans and smartphones) with the unfamiliar, alien races and places.
    The characters. Having got to know Roy and Jen in the first story of this series, Last Fight of the Old Hound, it was great to pick up with them again. The author has created believable, real, characters. I like the way Roy really isn’t that good at thinking things through, considering consequences and seeing the bigger picture when he needs to and I love the way Roy’s inner-wolf is shown with it’s very different understanding of events.
    The pace. Lots of taut action really moves this novella along at top speed. I found myself at the end before I realised it.

    What I struggled with:
    Mostly it was reaching the end and realising that was it. There was no real sense of ‘a story told’ just a random finish point after a few things have happened to the character. As such, this is not a ‘story’ as such it is more a transition from one character state/location to another. It is more like reading a few chapters from the middle of a book than a sequel to the first book, which was excellent.
    The other thing I found rather pointless were the flashbacks. Maybe they have information that will be crucial in future books, but in this one, they felt to me more like interruptions to the story than additions to it.

    Overall thoughts:
    Read the first in the series, Last Fight of the Old Hound, you really should anyway it’s excellent, and then pick this one. But don’t expect any sense of resolution or ending in this novella, it is just a very short way-station on a much longer journey.
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  • Channy schmi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story to keep you wanting for more :D
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The story was flowing without any boring bits. Wanna know more now! Got frustrated when there was nothing else to read about the story.
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  • Laudinho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Character-driven story
    Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Undeserved Second Chance picked right up where "Last Fight of the Old Hound" left. The book continues to focus on the main character Roy Van Waldenberger and we get to know him a little better, learn more about his past, his motivation, his reasoning, he becomes more fleshed out. There is action, yes, but not a lot of it, it's basically an inner and outer journey of the main character. And it ended way too soon.

    On a sidenote: This might be the first book that I read mentioning that the main character soiled himself while unconscious. Which is realistic, but for some reason never mentioned.

    That said, I can't wait to continue the series. Oh, and I really liked the cover art.
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  • Elara
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Transition More Than a Tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Roy has blown everything. He’s ruined the future for his best friend and placed his own in jeopardy. Then a phone call from the past changes everything and The Wolf of the North knows what he has to do, no matter what it might cost him or those he cares most about.

    What I really liked:
    The setting. This is what really makes the Lost Dogs series stand out for me. It is an urban fantasy, but set in a sci-fi world that is very much not our own. the clever mix of the familiar (things like jeans and smartphones) with the unfamiliar, alien races and places.
    The characters. Having got to know Roy and Jen in the first story of this series, Last Fight of the Old Hound, it was great to pick up with them again. The author has created believable, real, characters. I like the way Roy really isn’t that good at thinking things through, considering consequences and seeing the bigger picture when he needs to and I love the way Roy’s inner-wolf is shown with it’s very different understanding of events.
    The pace. Lots of taut action really moves this novella along at top speed. I found myself at the end before I realised it.

    What I struggled with:
    Mostly it was reaching the end and realising that was it. There was no real sense of ‘a story told’ just a random finish point after a few things have happened to the character. As such, this is not a ‘story’ as such it is more a transition from one character state/location to another. It is more like reading a few chapters from the middle of a book than a sequel to the first book, which was excellent.
    The other thing I found rather pointless were the flashbacks. Maybe they have information that will be crucial in future books, but in this one, they felt to me more like interruptions to the story than additions to it.

    Overall thoughts:
    Read the first in the series, Last Fight of the Old Hound, you really should anyway it’s excellent, and then pick this one. But don’t expect any sense of resolution or ending in this novella, it is just a very short way-station on a much longer journey.
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