Review: Vivid werewolves...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 14, 2014
Robert Clark’s impressive knowledge of werewolf lore is on display in this thriller.After an introduction to many characters in the first chapter, it quickly becomes apparent that this group of college students is being hunted by a werewolf. A group of college students has drawn a pentagram on their hands at the request of one of the leaders, intending, half in jest, to flush out werewolves with it. And the plan works, with deathly results.Mr. Clark keeps the thriller-esque aspects of the story high, and I found myself drawn into the chase scenes very easily, almost as if it were a well-planned movie. The author also gives us some interesting procedural background information and police officers that are not just one-dimensional. What isn’t so apparent, though, is a character that we can relate to. Instead, the reader is sometimes left stranded between many different and sometimes unrealistic viewpoints. For instance, how many large groups of college kids are comfortable sharing their sexual partners between each other, and then discussing it within the group? None that I knew…It was almost as if the story could have gone deeper into some of the fascinating aspects of this unique group, instead of relaying conversations about werewolf myths. Overall, though, this is a unique and interesting take on recent werewolf stories, and an enjoyable read with a cliff-hanger of an ending! Recommended for anyone who loves werewolf and/or crime thrillers.