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The curse is calling, the bitten unite . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned.
'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian
The world is still adjusting to life after the Rippocalypse – and there are plenty who aren't happy with the new status quo. Made public enemy number one, Sel needs to keep a low profile, and make sure his new dangerous abilities stay hidden. But there's an even bigger threat on the horizon, as Frozen Fever is spreading. And it can be passed on with just a touch...
A blockbuster teen horror series for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, join Sel and his friends as they navigate a nail-biting horror story, dodging terrifying adults and even more terrifying beasts. Discover the first heart-pumping instalment with the multi award-shortlisted Bite Risk.
Praise for Bite Risk
‘Bite Risk by the most talented S. J. Wills will have you turning each page feeling sheer horror and laughter.’ – A. M. Dassu
‘Pure, thrilling brilliance!’ – Louie Stowell
'This high-concept dystopian tale with a werewolf twist has tension and scares galore and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Big Bad Me.' – Irish Independent
'S. J. Wills proves a dab hand at world creation, sketching friendships and rivalries against a backdrop of post-disruption normality.' – Observer
'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian
The world is still adjusting to life after the Rippocalypse – and there are plenty who aren't happy with the new status quo. Made public enemy number one, Sel needs to keep a low profile, and make sure his new dangerous abilities stay hidden. But there's an even bigger threat on the horizon, as Frozen Fever is spreading. And it can be passed on with just a touch...
A blockbuster teen horror series for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, join Sel and his friends as they navigate a nail-biting horror story, dodging terrifying adults and even more terrifying beasts. Discover the first heart-pumping instalment with the multi award-shortlisted Bite Risk.
Praise for Bite Risk
‘Bite Risk by the most talented S. J. Wills will have you turning each page feeling sheer horror and laughter.’ – A. M. Dassu
‘Pure, thrilling brilliance!’ – Louie Stowell
'This high-concept dystopian tale with a werewolf twist has tension and scares galore and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Big Bad Me.' – Irish Independent
'S. J. Wills proves a dab hand at world creation, sketching friendships and rivalries against a backdrop of post-disruption normality.' – Observer
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288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2025
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March 1, 2026
Honest thoughts: It should have remained one book, not a series. The third is better than the second by a wide margin, however, the ending feels so lackluster. It feels like way too much of a stretch.
My unsolicited advice? Just read the first book and don't worry about the rest. HMU if you wanna know why (it will include spoilers), but seriously, this should have been the one book.
My unsolicited advice? Just read the first book and don't worry about the rest. HMU if you wanna know why (it will include spoilers), but seriously, this should have been the one book.
August 4, 2025
was missing the fun allure of the first two bite risks but I thought the plot was quite clever
March 17, 2026
Die Welt geht unter, aber bitte mit Stil und ordentlich Puls im Kopf. Genau so fühlt sich Bite Risk – Kalt erwischt an, und ja, das Ding hat uns beide ziemlich schnell gepackt.
Kaum ein Kapitel gelesen, schon kam von der Seite ein leises „Noch eins?“ und ich wusste genau, heute wird es spät. Diese Mischung aus Seuche, Chaos und dieser leicht schrägen Wiedergänger-Geschichte hat einfach Sog. Sel ist kein glatter Held, eher einer, der selbst nicht ganz checkt, was da mit ihm passiert. Genau das macht es spannend.
„Wenn der jetzt wieder die Kontrolle verliert, raste ich aus“, kam es irgendwann neben mir, während ich grinsen musste, weil ich genau das Gleiche dachte. Diese Momente, wo wir beide gleichzeitig reagieren, sind Gold wert. Und davon gab es hier einige.
Das Eisfieber bringt ordentlich Tempo rein. Kaum Luft holen, schon eskaliert die nächste Situation. Trotzdem bleibt Platz für Freundschaft, Zweifel und dieses leise „Was wäre, wenn ich selbst so wäre?“. Gerade die Verwandlungsthematik hat uns öfter innehalten lassen. Kurzer Blick rüber, hochgezogene Augenbraue, und weiter ging’s.
Manchmal hätte ich mir gewünscht, dass bestimmte Szenen noch ein bisschen mehr Tiefe bekommen. Ein, zwei Dinge rauschen etwas zu schnell vorbei. Aber ganz ehrlich, der Spaß am Lesen macht das locker wieder wett.
„Okay, morgen lesen wir weiter. Versprochen.“
Spoiler: Haben wir nicht eingehalten.
Starkes Ding mit Tempo, Gefühl und genau der richtigen Portion Gänsehaut.
Kaum ein Kapitel gelesen, schon kam von der Seite ein leises „Noch eins?“ und ich wusste genau, heute wird es spät. Diese Mischung aus Seuche, Chaos und dieser leicht schrägen Wiedergänger-Geschichte hat einfach Sog. Sel ist kein glatter Held, eher einer, der selbst nicht ganz checkt, was da mit ihm passiert. Genau das macht es spannend.
„Wenn der jetzt wieder die Kontrolle verliert, raste ich aus“, kam es irgendwann neben mir, während ich grinsen musste, weil ich genau das Gleiche dachte. Diese Momente, wo wir beide gleichzeitig reagieren, sind Gold wert. Und davon gab es hier einige.
Das Eisfieber bringt ordentlich Tempo rein. Kaum Luft holen, schon eskaliert die nächste Situation. Trotzdem bleibt Platz für Freundschaft, Zweifel und dieses leise „Was wäre, wenn ich selbst so wäre?“. Gerade die Verwandlungsthematik hat uns öfter innehalten lassen. Kurzer Blick rüber, hochgezogene Augenbraue, und weiter ging’s.
Manchmal hätte ich mir gewünscht, dass bestimmte Szenen noch ein bisschen mehr Tiefe bekommen. Ein, zwei Dinge rauschen etwas zu schnell vorbei. Aber ganz ehrlich, der Spaß am Lesen macht das locker wieder wett.
„Okay, morgen lesen wir weiter. Versprochen.“
Spoiler: Haben wir nicht eingehalten.
Starkes Ding mit Tempo, Gefühl und genau der richtigen Portion Gänsehaut.
May 6, 2025
My initial thoughts after reading this: wowowow.
I both couldn’t wait and was sad as I’m uncertain if this is the final instalment of this awesome series. I didn’t want it to end but I couldn’t wait to see what else was going to happen. I reread the second one to prepare for this one so I was all set and it was fresh in my head.
I’ve loved these characters and the world they inhibit. It’s a really compelling story and this one had bigger stakes than ever. Poor Sel has a lot to contend with and with a new strain of Corpus pilori, people are scared and lashing out.
I always looked forward to Buddy reading this with a cup of coffee in the morning. I slowed down the read and really got into every page. It was super enjoyable and I’ve really come to love this author. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this writer and hope there will be more in this series too. I’ve so enjoyed them all so much and can’t wait to get stuck into whatever else this author produces!
I both couldn’t wait and was sad as I’m uncertain if this is the final instalment of this awesome series. I didn’t want it to end but I couldn’t wait to see what else was going to happen. I reread the second one to prepare for this one so I was all set and it was fresh in my head.
I’ve loved these characters and the world they inhibit. It’s a really compelling story and this one had bigger stakes than ever. Poor Sel has a lot to contend with and with a new strain of Corpus pilori, people are scared and lashing out.
I always looked forward to Buddy reading this with a cup of coffee in the morning. I slowed down the read and really got into every page. It was super enjoyable and I’ve really come to love this author. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this writer and hope there will be more in this series too. I’ve so enjoyed them all so much and can’t wait to get stuck into whatever else this author produces!
August 22, 2024
I read and loved with all my heart the other two books, so I'm really excited for this one!!
May 16, 2025
These books are too short I want them to be longer!
February 5, 2026
A very good conclusion to the trilogy, although I think the first 2 were the best. For now this seems to be the last book, but the ending actually seemed to leave it open for another installment.
February 9, 2026
Great finale. Very unexpected turns!
November 7, 2025
Sel and his friends are back in Tremorglade, ready to fight for their town and lives again, this time from what everyone thought was a myth but turned out true, frozen fever. Sel thinks training is new ripper abilities will help but very few agree and now he is being blamed for everything and has to run from his town. But he must try and find proof or anything to help his case or to help find a cure for the ripper disease (?).
This is a werewolf series unlike any you have ever read. It is great! There is so much action and suspense that I will keep almost any teen engaged, even reluctant ones. I loved it all and how even though Sel didn’t want to stop being a ripper he and his friends helped the preserve others rights to a cure. This is a good series and I hope there is more coming.
Review copy provided by Edelweiss
This is a werewolf series unlike any you have ever read. It is great! There is so much action and suspense that I will keep almost any teen engaged, even reluctant ones. I loved it all and how even though Sel didn’t want to stop being a ripper he and his friends helped the preserve others rights to a cure. This is a good series and I hope there is more coming.
Review copy provided by Edelweiss
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