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Oct092010
All Hallows Eve – On My Wishlist: Werewolf Edition
by Carolyn • Posted in On My Wishlist
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where I list all the books I desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post. If you want to know more click HERE.
**This week, as part of my ALL HALLOWS EVE event, I am posting a Special Werewolf Edition of On My Wishlist!**
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I love this cover!! I don’t usually read anthologies as I’m not a big fan of short stories but this I have to own!
Wolfmen (Anthology)
Stephen Jones (Robinson)
Publication Date: Nov 2009
Genre: Horror
Goodreads Summary:
A collection of 23 dark werewolf tales from contemporary and classic authors. Top contributors include Clive Barker, Michael Marshall Smith, Graham Masterton, and Mark Morris.
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I like the sound of this one – a good ol’ fashioned horror!
Ravenous
Ray Garton (Dorchester Publishing)
Publication Date: April 2008
Genre: Horror
Goodreads Summary:
A serial rapist is on the loose in the sleepy California town of Big Rock, and sheriff Farrell Hurley’s secretary is the latest victim. When a self-proclaimed werewolf hunter named Daniel Fargo comes into town claiming that Big Rock has an infestation of the creatures, Hurley thinks the man is insane, until the eviscerated corpses and attacks by large animals start in earnest.
For Garton, lycanthropy is an STD, spread mostly through rape, that runs rampant through a small town fraught with affairs and intrigues. His werewolf is a terrifying creature: not a remorseful, helpless cursed human but a homicidal beast driven by a dual urge to breed and feed. Hurley is a sheriff to root for, and Garton’s well-paced horror novel reworks the werewolf myth to great effect. (
From Publishers Weekly)
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I have yet to try Charles de Lint – this sounds like a pretty good place to start.
Wolf Moon
Charles de Lint (Firebird)
Publication Date: Jan 2004
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Goodreads Summary:
His name when he was human was Kern. Now he is the most feared of beings: a werewolf. When the change first came upon him, his parents drove him away with silver daggers. Later, he sought human companionship, but he could not hide the truth for long. And so he kept running until he ran headlong into the deadliest pursuer of all—a harper bent on stealing his life away. By chance Kern was able to find refuge at the Inn of the Yellow Tinker, and the woman he was destined to love. But can he risk both human and harper vengeance to keep her?
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I’ve heard good things about this author but have not read any books yet…
Wolf at the Door (The Others #1)
Christine Warren (St Martin’s Press)
Publication Date: April 2008
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Goodreads Summary:
Sullivan Quinn didn’t travel 3,000 miles from his native Ireland and his wolf pack just to chase rabidly after the most delectable quarry he’s ever seen. Quinn is in America on a mission—to warn his Other brethren of a shadowy group willing to use murder and mayhem to bring them down. But one whiff of this Foxwoman’s delicious honeysuckle fragrance and he knows that she is more than a colleague or a conquest…she is his mate.
Anthropologist Cassidy Poe is a world-renowned authority on social interaction, but the overpowering desire she feels around Quinn defies every ounce of her expertise. Working by his side to uncover The Others’ enemies poses risks she never expected—to her own safety, to those she loves, and to her heart, as every encounter with Quinn proves more blissfully erotic than the last…
Now, with no one to trust but each other, Quinn and Cassidy face a foe that’s edging closer every day, threatening to destroy the life they’ve always known, and the passion they’ve just discovered…
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This sounds awesome! I don’t usually enjoy books with war themes but this does sound good. I’m also intrigued how the author weaves so many genres together…
The Wolf’s Hour
Robert McCammon (Subterranean)
Publication Date: Nov 2010
Genre: Horror, Action Thriller, Paranormal Romance
Goodreads Summary:
First published in 1989, The Wolf’s Hour remains one of Robert McCammon’s most indelible creations. Ranging freely and with great authority through realms of history, folklore, and myth, it combines two seemingly disparate genres the World War II action thriller and the paranormal romance into a seamless, irresistible whole.
McCammon’s hero is Michael Gallatin, embattled inhabitant of two different worlds. Born into the Russian aristocracy, but ‘changed’ and raised by a pack of werewolves, Michael’s journey takes him from the wild regions of his native Russia to the battle-scarred landscapes of a world at war. Offering his unique talents to the Allied cause, Michael becomes a sort of secret weapon aimed at the destruction of Hitler and his ‘Thousand Year Reich.’
His adventures take him from the deserts of North Africa to the German-occupied countries of Western Europe. There, with the aid of a vivid assortment of friends, comrades, and lovers, he uncovers a horrific conspiracy known as ‘Iron Fist,’ which threatens to disrupt the Allies’ long-planned invasion of Europe and to alter the very outcome of the war.
Both a scrupulously researched historical thriller and a brilliant re-imagining of the traditional werewolf tale, The Wolf’s Hour offers pleasure, excitement, and illumination on virtually every page. Exotic, enthralling, and endlessly inventive, it is the work of a master storyteller in full command of his matchless narrative gifts.
The Subterranean Press edition of The Wolf’s Hour will feature an original introduction by Robert McCammon, as well as a full-color dust jacket and a number of color plates by Vincent Chong, including a gatefold illustration depicting the novel’s famous ‘death train’ scene.
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I like a good YA paranormal every now and then and this looks like a good one – has anybody read it?
Moonlight (Dark Guardian #1)
Rachel Hawthorne (Harper Teen)
Publication Date: March 2009
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Young Adult
Goodreads Summary:
KAYLA is the nature lover, the all-American beauty who can’t understand why she’s so drawn to distant, brooding Lucas. Adopted as a young child, she has no way of knowing that she’s inherited a terrifying-and thrilling-gene that will change her life forever.
LUCAS is dangerous, gorgeous … and a werewolf. As leader of the Dark Guardians, shape-shifters who gather deep within the state park, he has sworn to protect his pack. But when Lucas finds his true soul mate, his love could put them all in harm’s way.
As Lucas and Kayla struggle with their feelings for each other, a greater danger lurks: Humans have discovered the Dark Guardians and are planning their destruction. Kayla must choose between the life she knows and the love she feels certain is her destiny.
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So, that’s what’s on my wishlist this week – what’s on yours?
19 Comments
I really liked Wolf Moon by Charles de Lint – I read it like four or five years ago. From what I remember it was really good.
My sister read Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren. Trying to get her to NOT tell me about the books was problem – but I take it as a sign that the book was pretty good.
Some of these I really want to read. So awesome werewolf wishlist.
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Ive jsut started reading the Dark Guardian Series by Rachel Hawthorne , up to book #2 – I have a review for this month on my site http://www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com.
Wolf at my Door looks like a great read.
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The Wolfmen cover is scary!
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Oh, I did a wolf-ish wishlist also. Fun! I do love werewolves. I'll have to check these out.
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Great list! I think mine are about evil unicorns.
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wow lots of wolf books…haha!! =)
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The Wolf's Hour by Robert McCammon sounds exciting! I didn't know, these two genres could be combined so easily… But interesting to know would be: to which expanse is this novel historicially valuable?Could it be a way to combine the reader's fantasy love with educational purposes?
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I have read Moonlight, and I did not like it. It was too predictable and the whole thing was way too short. But I do love the cover.
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HAHA! Without even thinking of it I did a werewolf edition too! That is too funny!
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I have Moonlight on my shelf and did have yet to read it. I can't wait.
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The only one I have read is Christine Warrens "Wolf at the Door". I want very badly to read "Ravenous" and "Wolf Moon" looks like one for me as does "Moonlight"…
Hope you get them Caroline and love your "theme" books, they are full of new books and authors to me!
jackie ^_^
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Oooooh, werewolves!! Can't wait to read your reviews on these
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I'm new to "On My Wishlist" Just dropping by. I'm an old follower. Have a great weekend
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The Rachel Hawthorne book is in my stack to read next week. Hope you get to read it soon too!
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I love your wishlist, definitely perfect for this time of year!!! Hope you are having a good weekend so far!
Here is my Wishlist!!!
Happy Reading!!!
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Just added WOLF MOON (love Charles de Lint) and THE WOLF'S HOUR (love Robert McCammon). Excellent wish list!
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I just recently started reading books centered around werewolves. My favorite so far would be The Darkness Chosen series by Christina Dodd.
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I love werewolves and I've not read many of these on this list! I shall be checking them out!
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my entry sorta fits the theme! anthro wolves, sorta like werewolves =D
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