The war on humanity has begun… Wolfhaven – ground zero – none in this town will survive the wrath of the pack. The first slaughter sparks the beginning of the end for humanity as the Wolfhaven pack descends upon the unsuspecting townsfolk to exact revenge for the killing of one of our own – Pharo, the mother of the pack, once feared and respected by our kind throughout the region, is no more. … more. Claude’s plan is bold yet carefully thought out; to spread from Wolfhaven, town by town, village by village, city by city; to rid the world of the human plague and put an end to the desecration of this wondrous planet. It all begins here. As the ranks swell, the surrounding packs forming alliances and consolidating, select humans spared annihilation to be turned and assimilated as the moon casts her influence. Will our beloved Alpha’s grand plan come to fruition? Or, will pettiness, arrogance, and territorial pissing end this war before it begins? I am Shona, first daughter of Pharo, and here my story begins…
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Be afraid … Be VERY afraid … Creature savagery at its very best!
This is a fine and well-written novella length story that draws on the folklore and mythology of werewolves and Lycans, those creatures of the night that epitomise the horror that can accompany a full-moon. Written in the first person from the perspective of Shona, a Lycan and high-ranking member a werewolf/Lycan pack, we learn that she has good reason to hate humankind, showing them no mercy when she confronts them.
As the Wolfhaven pack prepare for their long-term and, ultimately. the final battle with their hated human adversaries, the action is both savage and gory, yet doesn’t rely on overly explicit bloody detail for its impact, instead being portrayed in a cold and matter-of-fact way that, if anything, makes it all the more chilling.
While this is a story filled with savagery and hatred towards humans, the author skilfully avoids losing the reader’s sympathy with subtle commentary on why such animosity exists, and the differences between how wolves and humans interact with nature and the environment. Amid all this savagery though, there are some wonderful lines of subtle humour too i.e. …
‘… the humans played their final hand, and we are biting it off.’
‘… he showed a bit of guts, so I won’t gorge on his.’
Although this is an easy five stars for me, I would have liked just a tad more explanation of the subtle differences between werewolves and Lycans woven into the narrative, but otherwise, this is an absolute must-read for any horror or ‘creature tales’ fan. I’m not sure at this point if ‘Wolvz: Whispers of War’ is to remain a stand-alone novella or is the first of a continuing series (hopefully the latter!), but either way, I’m looking forward to reading a whole lot more from this author.
An excellent tale of Lycan revenge. When the humans kill the mate of the Alpha, a plan of retribution is made and embarked upon. What follows is a brutal, bloody start to the war between not only Wolfkind and Mankind, but among rival clans as well.
Recommended for fans of Lycans and Werewolves, as long as you don’t expect the Humans to fare well.
It appears as though I have fallen into a prime reading phase where almost everything I read is werewolf related! Recently I had the pleasure of reading The Mongrel, Beast of Brenton Woods and Claws. Now another werewolf tale has dropped in my lap.
The story is told through a first person (werewolf?) point-of-view that follows the female werewolf Shona, who is dealing with the recent demise of her mother Pharo. Shona is struggling to come to terms with losing her mother.
The story follows the aftermath of Pharo’s death as her and the pack decide what their next moves are. The tale picks up as the pack descends on the town of Wolfhaven and extracts revenge on the humans for the death of Pharo.
Overall I enjoyed the werewolf point of view and the interactions between the different characters, but the biggest downfall for me was the lack of anything really happening. In a book that is only 64 pages long, I wanted much, much more to occur. There were times that I found myself working hard to not tune-out with the repetitive details.
The descriptions used when the beasts attack are fantastic and some of the best werewolf imagery I have read in some time, which was what kept me coming back around.
Sadly I found that was what the majority of the book was, descriptions of attacks and just not enough plot movement or development.
Overall, this was a quick, fun read, but it left me lacking and wanting more. I look forward to seeing if there are more releases in the series, and if you are a fan of werewolf tales, this would make for a good addition to your collection.