Lone Wolf

A Call of the Wild Within

In Lone Wolf, Jodi Picoult transports readers to the mist-shrouded forests of rural Vermont, where the echo of a wolf’s howl signals a reckoning with the boundaries between human and animal. After the tragic death of her favorite collie in a devastating accident, teenage Marie Fitzgerald retreats into grief, finding solace only in the isolation of her family’s 100-acre woodland. But when an underground wildlife trafficking ring steals the last purebred wolf from the sanctuary next door, Marie’s sorrow turns to action. With fierce determination and the uncanny instincts she’s inherited from generations of female conservationists, she vows to infiltrate the criminal underworld and bring their cruelty to light.

Bonds Tested by Fate

As Marie’s plan unfolds, she forges an uneasy alliance with Logan O’Reilly, a veteran tracker whose own past is marked by loss and regret. Together, they traverse snow-laden trails and hidden logging roads, piecing together clues that lead them closer to a clandestine facility deep in the woods. Along the way, Marie grapples with the complex legacy of her ancestral wolf bloodline—an inheritance that grants her extraordinary empathy but also exposes her to dangers that lurk in both human and animal hearts. Every step forward tests her resolve, her loyalty, and the fragile trust between two wounded souls.

Between Humanity and Instinct

Lone Wolf is a haunting exploration of identity, belonging, and the thin veil that separates our civilized world from the untamed wilderness. Picoult’s lyrical prose captures the hush of snowfall, the piercing cry of a lone wolf under moonlight, and the fierce love that drives one girl to risk everything for justice. With rich ecological detail and an emotional depth that resonates long after the final page, this novel reminds us that sometimes our truest nature lies not in reason, but in the wild beating of the heart.

.Jodi Picoult is an internationally bestselling author renowned for weaving legal intrigue and moral complexity into deeply human stories. With a gift for exploring the ties that bind us to family, community, and the natural world, she has captivated millions with her empathetic characters and thought-provoking narratives.