Part lawman, part tracker and part magician, the Wardens are monster-hunters – tasked with protecting the people from the various, nightmarish creatures that have invaded the world of men. However, despite being descended from a long line of Wardens, 16-year-old Errol Magnus believes it to be the absolute worst job on the planet: How could a single occupation simultaneously be the most boring, … abominably stupid and extraordinarily dangerous profession imaginable?
But when his older brother Tom – the current Warden for their region – goes missing, Errol has no choice but to enter the Badlands, where monsters abide in mind-boggling numbers, to find him. During his search, Errol crosses paths with – and finds himself stalked by – the legendary Wendigo, a monster with preternatural strength and speed, as well as enhanced senses of sight, smell and hearing…and an insatiable hunger for human flesh.
Now Errol must do the impossible and not only escape from the monster (something no one has ever done before), but also avoid the unearthly legacy it leaves on all its victims – a terrifying curse known as Wendigo Fever.
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This review is for the audio book.
This is quite a different book for me to listen too, I normally choose murder mysteries but I enjoyed the author’s Kid Sensation series and this series is read by the same narrator. Two big plusses for giving this series ago. Glad I did, I really enjoyed it. I loved the way the author left little clues as to how the story was going to unfold but there were small enough that you didn’t actually see them coming, until they were explained.
Wardens protect the world from what we’re once only thought of as mythical creatures and monsters but who protect the wardens. This is the question being faced by 16 year old Errol when his older brother goes missing. Not able to sit and do nothing when the villagers demand he steps up and takes his brothers place. It is not long before he is having to travel to the one place he never really wanted to go, the bad lands where the worst of the worst monsters live. Relying on just few a weapons, some magic and the knowledge past down to him from his brother he must out wit a very dangerous foe to stay alive.
I really enjoyed this book and started book two as soon as it was finished.
The narrator is just a pleasure to listen too.
Wendigo Fever (Warden, #1), my fourteenth read from author Kevin Hardman. Well-written fantasy, with well-developed characters and story-line. With each book Hardman writes the story-line gets more enticing, drawing the reader deeper & deeper. Owning both the Audible & Kindle editions I was able to follow along while being read to. Narrator Mikael Naramore’s talented narration adds greatly to the book’s enjoyment & was a perfect choice for this book. I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. I’ll be reading more in this series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
When his older brother disappears on a routine outing, 16 year old Errol has to step into the role of Warden that he’s been training for while he searches for the missing Tom.
On the journey, he bonds with the neighbour’s daughter who becomes his travel companion, confronts monsters including the dreaded Wendigo and finds clues, and some hope for his brother’s continued survival.
This is a well written and fairly light hearted quest story with an interesting, YA hero.
I love the premise, Wardens protecting people from monsters. I really liked Errol. He’s not the area’s Warden, just his brother, but has to take on the role when his brother goes missing. If you like monster books, then i’d recommend this. I thought the length was good. It had a good pace and didn’t feel rushed. I’d like more info on the world though but i’m looking forward to more in the series.
The narration by Mikael Naramore was fantastic. He really added a lot to the story with his performance.
Wendigo Fever by Kevin Hardman and narrated by Mikael Naramore is one awesome creature feature! Tom and his younger brother keep the creatures at bay at the border so people are safe. They are the wardens. But Tom goes missing. His younger brother who isn’t fully trained now has to find him while trying to stay alive himself who is in the Wilds. He has a girl with him to…another interesting story there too! Fantastic world building and creature feature! Love the characters and plot. This was exciting and I loved the creep factor and the magic!
Narration was spot on! Great job!
This book turned out to be more interesting than I expected. The Warden’s are very intriguing and it awesome that they hunt down creatures. So while its no shocker that this book features a Wendigo, it was still very exciting.
This book is about Errol who is a Warden. He goes searching for his brother Tom, who went missing. In his search for his brother he discovers a Wendigo and soon it is stalking them. Errol must use all the training he got from his brother and his knowledge of this deadly monster to survive. It was great seeing how the Wendigo stalked them and even getting chapters in it pov, which was crazy creepy and awesome at the same time.
Wendigo Fever was definitely an interesting book that took me no time to finish. I really liked it and am looking forward to reading more books in this series. This book is definitely different than anything I’ve read and was very fun.