Review: Historical fiction meets supernatural thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 29, 2013
I have to give The Wolves of Paris five stars, it was pure entertainment!The action sequences are superbly done. It flows quickly and keeps your adrenaline going, but delivers a high level of description that paints a vivid picture in your mind's eye.I enjoyed the differences between the brothers and how that plays out in the love triangle with the very strong female character. I also really appreciated the character involvement that the author included for the female lead's dogs. I thought that was unusually well done.I thought the motive revealed in the twist ending was underdeveloped. It was just sort of blurted out at the end and then it's irrelevant. But that's ok, this book isn't about unexpected plot turns, but an action packed, fast moving, forward flowing thrill ride.I've enjoyed all of Wallace's work that I've read. My favorites so far have been his novels set in WWII, especially Wolf Hook, and of course The Righteous Series is outstanding.This book reminded me of Oliver Potzsch's The Hangman's Daughter with its Inquisition tie ins and female protagonist.Anybody who would enjoy the werewolf element will appreciate the historical setting and enjoy this book. As long as you don't dislike the werewolf concept, you should enjoy the writing and the story.Michael Wallace, thanks for another great read!