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Clan
They have been among us for thousands of years. One mysterious gene they carry lies dormant—until they change.
Joe Case is an ex-cop searching for the man who humiliated his sister. Kelly McCammon is a Hollywood executive running from the Russian mob.
Destiny leads them to tiny Salt Lick, Nevada…A town under siege.
Joe Case is an ex-cop searching for the man who humiliated his sister. Kelly McCammon is a Hollywood executive running from the Russian mob.
Destiny leads them to tiny Salt Lick, Nevada…A town under siege.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2003
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Harry Shannon
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Harry Shannon has been an actor, a singer, an Emmy-nominated songwriter, a recording artist in Europe, a music publisher, a film studio executive and worked as a free-lance Music Supervisor on films such as “Basic Instinct” and “Universal Soldier.” He is author of the horror novels “Night of the Beast” and “Night of the Werewolf” in addition to “Daemon” (formerly “Night of the Daemon”). Harry also wrote the Mick Callahan suspense novels “Memorial Day,” (2005) “Eye of the Burning Man,” (2006) and “One of the Wicked” (Nov. 2008), as well as the acclaimed thriller “The Pressure of Darkness” (2006). His novel "Dead and Gone" (August 2008) has a movie version, screenplay by Shannon, and it is now on DVD via LionsGate. All of his early novels are now available via Amazon.com on Kindle, and some via Smashwords. His collection "A Host of Shadows" and the novella "PAIN" were recently published by Dark Regions Press. "CLAN" and "The Hungry" (co-written with Steven W, Booth) are also on Kindke and Nook. "The Dead Man: Kill Them All" we be released by Amazon.com via their new publishing company Thomas and Mercer. Harry can be contacted via his web site www.harryshannon.com. He is also a member of Top Suspense Group www.topsuspensegroup.com
Harry Shannon has been an actor, a singer, an Emmy-nominated songwriter, a recording artist in Europe, a music publisher, a film studio executive and worked as a free-lance Music Supervisor on films such as “Basic Instinct” and “Universal Soldier.” He is author of the horror novels “Night of the Beast” and “Night of the Werewolf” in addition to “Daemon” (formerly “Night of the Daemon”). Harry also wrote the Mick Callahan suspense novels “Memorial Day,” (2005) “Eye of the Burning Man,” (2006) and “One of the Wicked” (Nov. 2008), as well as the acclaimed thriller “The Pressure of Darkness” (2006). His novel "Dead and Gone" (August 2008) has a movie version, screenplay by Shannon, and it is now on DVD via LionsGate. All of his early novels are now available via Amazon.com on Kindle, and some via Smashwords. His collection "A Host of Shadows" and the novella "PAIN" were recently published by Dark Regions Press. "CLAN" and "The Hungry" (co-written with Steven W, Booth) are also on Kindke and Nook. "The Dead Man: Kill Them All" we be released by Amazon.com via their new publishing company Thomas and Mercer. Harry can be contacted via his web site www.harryshannon.com. He is also a member of Top Suspense Group www.topsuspensegroup.com
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September 4, 2011
I really didn't know what to expect when I started reading Clan. The very first book of Shannon's that I read, Dead And Gone, scared the crap out of me. It had me looking over my shoulder as I read it, and it left me feeling uneasy for several days. I've read Shannon's first Mick Callahan book, Memorial Day: A Mick Callahan Novel, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
So, two books, two genres, two different male characters. Clan is a mish-mash of the two with a third thrown in, and by mish-mash, I mean it's a damned good combination of genres and characters.
Detective work? Check. Romance? Check. Heartbreak? Check. Damaged but hunky male with a drinking problem? Check, check and check. Then...........the Bates Motel, assortment of odd townspeople, mobsters, murder, unsavory characters, and.....the full moon. Watch out. You might want to check out during the daylight and drive as far as you possibly can before sundown.
Great book.
So, two books, two genres, two different male characters. Clan is a mish-mash of the two with a third thrown in, and by mish-mash, I mean it's a damned good combination of genres and characters.
Detective work? Check. Romance? Check. Heartbreak? Check. Damaged but hunky male with a drinking problem? Check, check and check. Then...........the Bates Motel, assortment of odd townspeople, mobsters, murder, unsavory characters, and.....the full moon. Watch out. You might want to check out during the daylight and drive as far as you possibly can before sundown.
Great book.
January 20, 2012
(2.5 stars - if I had the option)
This was a little disjointed for me, but a *light* and quick read. All of the characters needed to be filled out more completely, together with their motivation factors (i.e. Kelly's hostility towards Joe). Plus, I definitely expected more development of the werewolves and their history. I was utterly confused by the "flashbacks" to earlier points in the werewolves history. It did not flow, there was no discernible reason for the flashbacks to exist in the story (particularly the WWII flashbacks).
Speaking of existence, what the heck was up with the motorcycle gang? If you need a plot devise, how about one that fits into the story. Instead they were one more big dangling question mark for me.
This was a little disjointed for me, but a *light* and quick read. All of the characters needed to be filled out more completely, together with their motivation factors (i.e. Kelly's hostility towards Joe). Plus, I definitely expected more development of the werewolves and their history. I was utterly confused by the "flashbacks" to earlier points in the werewolves history. It did not flow, there was no discernible reason for the flashbacks to exist in the story (particularly the WWII flashbacks).
Speaking of existence, what the heck was up with the motorcycle gang? If you need a plot devise, how about one that fits into the story. Instead they were one more big dangling question mark for me.
September 6, 2011
The Clan is a great werewolf story - and this is from someone who doesn't normally read about werewolves. It's exciting, gory and suspenseful. There are a few surprising twists and turns, and you'll be left guessing who is part of the werewolf clan. Awesome book; I highly recommend it.
November 18, 2013
So, in all fairness, I somehow ended up starting this book without knowing it was about werewolves. Maybe it's becauase I love dogs or something, but I just don't find the concept of werewolves inherently scary.
And maybe that's why I didn't think CLAN was that great. It's possible that if werewolves freak you out in general, you will think this book is scary, but don't expect it to break new ground. The werewolves in this book aren't really any scarier than, well, regular wolves. On the few occasions when we get to see what's going on inside their head, it's about as exciting as being inside the head of any other predator. "Want to eat the meat-animal. Should wait until meat-animal is alone. Hungry. Want to mate with female wolf-creature." Etc etc and so on. Unless we take the clan's wolf-god legend literally, there's never really any explanation offered as to their origin.
Throughout the book there are... I don't know that I'd call them "flashbacks" so much as single-chapter snapshots of past members of the clan throughout history and other people's encounters with them. These are mostly kind of uninteresting, one because it's from the wolf's POV, the others because they don't involve any of the characters our story is actually following. I will concede though that the WWII chapter was the one portion of the book that actually creeped me out - I wish the rest of the book had maintained this kind of suspenseful scare-factor.
Still no idea what the motorcycle gang was doing in this book other than serving as a convenient plot device. I read someone's complaint about this when I initially started reading the book, so I was actively looking for an explanation for it, but there really just isn't one. Very strange.
The characters were not terrible, but not particularly lovable either. Kelly starts out seeming like kind of a selfish jerk, but then through no particular evolution that I can point to ends up being a strong and "lovable" woman by the end. Case is okay, but I got really, really tired of hearing about his Kelly-ogling all the time (starting from the first night he meets her). Kelly is also walking around in a bra and panties in the hotel room about a day (possibly two days? I'm trying to be charitable here, but in any case very shortly) after meeting Case (presumably while Shannon is still attempting to maintain some sense of "will-they-won't-they"), because of course she does.
Giving this a 3 because it was at the very least entertaining enough for me to finish in a fairly short timeframe, but I'm calling it a solid "meh."
And maybe that's why I didn't think CLAN was that great. It's possible that if werewolves freak you out in general, you will think this book is scary, but don't expect it to break new ground. The werewolves in this book aren't really any scarier than, well, regular wolves. On the few occasions when we get to see what's going on inside their head, it's about as exciting as being inside the head of any other predator. "Want to eat the meat-animal. Should wait until meat-animal is alone. Hungry. Want to mate with female wolf-creature." Etc etc and so on. Unless we take the clan's wolf-god legend literally, there's never really any explanation offered as to their origin.
Throughout the book there are... I don't know that I'd call them "flashbacks" so much as single-chapter snapshots of past members of the clan throughout history and other people's encounters with them. These are mostly kind of uninteresting, one because it's from the wolf's POV, the others because they don't involve any of the characters our story is actually following. I will concede though that the WWII chapter was the one portion of the book that actually creeped me out - I wish the rest of the book had maintained this kind of suspenseful scare-factor.
Still no idea what the motorcycle gang was doing in this book other than serving as a convenient plot device. I read someone's complaint about this when I initially started reading the book, so I was actively looking for an explanation for it, but there really just isn't one. Very strange.
The characters were not terrible, but not particularly lovable either. Kelly starts out seeming like kind of a selfish jerk, but then through no particular evolution that I can point to ends up being a strong and "lovable" woman by the end. Case is okay, but I got really, really tired of hearing about his Kelly-ogling all the time (starting from the first night he meets her). Kelly is also walking around in a bra and panties in the hotel room about a day (possibly two days? I'm trying to be charitable here, but in any case very shortly) after meeting Case (presumably while Shannon is still attempting to maintain some sense of "will-they-won't-they"), because of course she does.
Giving this a 3 because it was at the very least entertaining enough for me to finish in a fairly short timeframe, but I'm calling it a solid "meh."
July 25, 2013
I thought this was a unique tale of werewolves. I think the best part for me was Kelly and Case's relationship and the detective work, which surprised me because I'm not much for that. There were some pretty good twists toward the end, but it was predictable. Very enjoyable and entertaining.
December 12, 2013
Edge of your seat character-driven werewolf thriller. Loved it. Very highly recommended.
September 13, 2011
Harry Shannon had me at "Werewolf", who doesn't love a good story with Werewolves? But, wait! There's more! As I continued to read I then realized it was a diversified thriller, horror, intermingled with crime, and humor. Several brilliant collective stories beautifully woven together. The book is rich in characters, with the most interesting personalities. Harry Shannon draws you into his dark world that he has created, and you soon realize "Toto. . . we are not in Kansas anymore."
If you're looking for an exciting read, you've found it in "CLAN."
Coincidently, I am planning a weekend to Lake Tahoe, now after reading "Clan", I will be glancing behind both shoulders. OOOOOooooooOOOOOooo...
November 4, 2011
I read and enjoyed CLAN years ago under the title "Night of the Werewolf" and re-read the new version on Kindle. Thanks to the magic of aging, it was as fresh and exciting as the first time I read it!
Shannon has updated and revised his previously-published novel and the result is a tight, exciting tale of mystery, suspense, and wolves ripping people to pieces.
I dock CLAN a star for one reason only: This is early Shannon and he's a better, deeper writer now. Still, CLAN delivers the chills!
Shannon has updated and revised his previously-published novel and the result is a tight, exciting tale of mystery, suspense, and wolves ripping people to pieces.
I dock CLAN a star for one reason only: This is early Shannon and he's a better, deeper writer now. Still, CLAN delivers the chills!
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