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Posted November 11, 2009
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Great beginning ,middle and end.This was an author who was new to me.This particular book was very fast paced and had good character development.A great read for those that enjoy horror as well as a mystery.
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Posted November 11, 2009
Gagliani never disappoints with his werewolf thriller. The story is clever and keeps you guessing to the very end. It is one of those books that was difficult to put down. If you have not read one of his Lupo novels,you are in for a treat and will be hooked.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Werewolves don't seem to get enough love in the horror genre with all the vampires and zombies out there but Wolf's Gambit gets some love and then some. :) I highly recommend picking up the previous novel by the author; Wolf's Trap because it's a great story and Wolf's Gambit references events and characters from it which help tie in and enhance the overall ongoing story. The author gives some details about previous events so not completely lost if read as a stand alone novel. The story follows Nick Lupo as he heads out for his monthly trip to the woods where some brutal killings have started to take place. Lupo is a good lead with some hang ups about his "condition" but ultimately learns to live and control them which make for an interesting combination. There are some nice nods to Lupo's childhood and his progression with his other side. The narrative is well done by providing a multi character style. This allows almost each character a chance as narrator which gives you great insight into players both good and evil. It helps you to see the surroundings and story itself in many different views/perspectives. The main plot is well done by painting a clear picture as to everyone's roles and place but not the overall motive which is extremely well done at the end with surprising twist. Not going to ruin anything but I was almost certain by the end and the author threw a nice curve ball which fit nicely and made sense. One or two very subtle hints are dropped but definitely didn't see the twist coming. Violence/gore is gritty and descriptive and doesn't skip on the messy details. Same can be said about the sex aspect which may seem over the top to some but if you ever read the excellent author, Richard Laymon, then you should be prepared. The pace flowed nicely by being broken up by different narratives/angles and each character fits in nicely. The end also seems to promise a very intriguing sequel. Overall; great take on werewolf story/legend in present day with enough sex, violence and fur to satisfy the horror genre aficionado.
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Posted April 18, 2012
Nick continues with his problem solving, still fighting with his wolf for control and being so cool. His mystery is exciting, tantlizing and powerful in a subtle way. This is the second book of the series. After Wolf Trap, you are glad the excitement continues and when this one is over, William indulges our need for more. Thank you Willliam for satisfying my need for more Nick Lupo.
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Posted February 11, 2011
When you have to resort to deviant, vile, perverted, explicitedly-worded, perverted sexual torture to write a book----I call that gutter literature! When I got to that part---the book was 'history.'
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This book was very satisfying with a great plot and good characters. There were some very gross sex scenes in it, but it would be easy to skim over that. It's bloody and gory, but it's a horror novel, so that's expected. Now I want to go out and get the sequel.
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Overview
A direct sequel to Wolf’s Trap. Nick Lupo, the werewolf/cop, is back to track a serial killer and battle a pack of bloodthirsty werewolves intent on infiltrating his town.