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Deep In The Wild #1
Deep in the Wild: Sabertooth
Refusing to heed an evacuation warning, Wade Freeman and his family stay to protect their home in the destructive path of a hurricane. But after the storm the devastation is too much for the Freemans to bear.
Hoping to secure a better future, Wade moves his family deep in the Canadian wilderness to a remote riverside community called New Haven on the advice of his brother.
Nearby in the uncharted territory, a team of scientists makes an incredible discovery when they find descendants that still exist of prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth 10,000 years ago.
Perhaps Wade and his family would have been better off staying where they were instead of moving...deep in the wild.
Hoping to secure a better future, Wade moves his family deep in the Canadian wilderness to a remote riverside community called New Haven on the advice of his brother.
Nearby in the uncharted territory, a team of scientists makes an incredible discovery when they find descendants that still exist of prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth 10,000 years ago.
Perhaps Wade and his family would have been better off staying where they were instead of moving...deep in the wild.
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Published October 29, 2021
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September 2, 2024
Wade Freeman and his family decide to ignore a hurricane evacuation order and instead move deeper into the Canadian wilderness.
But a team of scientists there makes an incredible discovery. A creature that was supposed to be extinct seems to be alive and kicking. And it’s coming after them.
First things first, this is a story that knows exactly what it wants to be and doesn’t try to be something it’s not. The story is smart to take enough time to properly flesh out the characters though, making us care about them before dropping them into the wild. And as soon as we get there, the story grabs us by the throat and refuses to let go. This is very much appreciated.
The story starts kind of slow as we get to know the family and explore why they’re moving in the first place. Though all this takes place when a hurricane is starting to wreak havoc, so there’s already some tension and danger to be felt from the get-go. The writing is pretty good, definitely does its best to suck you into the story, establish the setting, and warm you up to the characters in the beginning. And though it may take a while, the story shifts multiple gears as soon as the titular Sabertooth tiger comes into play.
Overall, quite a good story. A slow but strong start to a promising series. Would rate this higher if it had a proper ending.
But a team of scientists there makes an incredible discovery. A creature that was supposed to be extinct seems to be alive and kicking. And it’s coming after them.
First things first, this is a story that knows exactly what it wants to be and doesn’t try to be something it’s not. The story is smart to take enough time to properly flesh out the characters though, making us care about them before dropping them into the wild. And as soon as we get there, the story grabs us by the throat and refuses to let go. This is very much appreciated.
The story starts kind of slow as we get to know the family and explore why they’re moving in the first place. Though all this takes place when a hurricane is starting to wreak havoc, so there’s already some tension and danger to be felt from the get-go. The writing is pretty good, definitely does its best to suck you into the story, establish the setting, and warm you up to the characters in the beginning. And though it may take a while, the story shifts multiple gears as soon as the titular Sabertooth tiger comes into play.
Overall, quite a good story. A slow but strong start to a promising series. Would rate this higher if it had a proper ending.
March 30, 2022
It was pretty slow to begin with but once it gets going it’s really good. Russell is suspicious the entire way through and the sabertooth deserved more book time but I’m excited to read the rest of the books by this author.
September 7, 2021
Great start to the series!
A family of four move to a settlement named New Haven deep in the Yukon. Three scientists head to an old weather station where they will make the find of the century. A secret medical facility is experimenting in bringing back extinct creatures. There's a lot going on in this first installment but it was an exciting, very interesting read.
A family of four move to a settlement named New Haven deep in the Yukon. Three scientists head to an old weather station where they will make the find of the century. A secret medical facility is experimenting in bringing back extinct creatures. There's a lot going on in this first installment but it was an exciting, very interesting read.
October 12, 2021
An unsatisfying read.
You're not buying a story here, you are buying a few chapters. The story line is good - its an interesting premise. But when I buy a book, even if part of a series, I expect that book to be able to stand on its own - NOT LEAVE ME HANGING! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
You're not buying a story here, you are buying a few chapters. The story line is good - its an interesting premise. But when I buy a book, even if part of a series, I expect that book to be able to stand on its own - NOT LEAVE ME HANGING! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
January 23, 2024
Uh, what?
This one read much the same as the others. Some paragraphs were bullet points and there were incorrectly used words. But then this one just ended?
There was no conclusion to any of the story lines in this book. It's like there's a final chapter missing.
I probably won't read any more in the series.
This one read much the same as the others. Some paragraphs were bullet points and there were incorrectly used words. But then this one just ended?
There was no conclusion to any of the story lines in this book. It's like there's a final chapter missing.
I probably won't read any more in the series.
January 19, 2022
Solid Read with Lots of Adventure & Surprises!
Solid read with the right mix of paleontology thrown in, semi-science, along with mystery, crime, backwoodsman’s ship, the power of friendship/common goals, and so much more! I had been looking for my next series- and I lean heavily toward apocalyptic stories with a scientific, medical, militaristic, plus a bit of an educational spin. The last three I started I just couldn’t get into. So bland….
This author grabbed me right from the start! I certainly won’t give away details of a giant *gasp!* moment early on in book that I experienced, which woke my daughter sleeping next to me (it was awesome!! ;). So many “out of left field” actions and occurrences like this amped up the story’s excitement level.
Character development was there. With few related twists. AND - a surprise or two along the way.
I LOVED the paleontology aspect. And constantly found myself flipping to Google to check out images of creatures. As well as learn a bit more about some animals in a few cases. Really interesting!
I was surprised the main reason for the conclusion didn’t drag on for a greater length of time - thus prolonging all of our suffering. As it often seems to be the case. It was actually kind of refreshing! Many of us have enough stress and a constant thread of tension humming throughout our lives already on a regular basis, you know?
Overall - I’m glad I picked this series up. As well as adding a talented new author into my world!
No matter your preferred genre - give this series of three books a shot! You never know….. I loved it!
Solid read with the right mix of paleontology thrown in, semi-science, along with mystery, crime, backwoodsman’s ship, the power of friendship/common goals, and so much more! I had been looking for my next series- and I lean heavily toward apocalyptic stories with a scientific, medical, militaristic, plus a bit of an educational spin. The last three I started I just couldn’t get into. So bland….
This author grabbed me right from the start! I certainly won’t give away details of a giant *gasp!* moment early on in book that I experienced, which woke my daughter sleeping next to me (it was awesome!! ;). So many “out of left field” actions and occurrences like this amped up the story’s excitement level.
Character development was there. With few related twists. AND - a surprise or two along the way.
I LOVED the paleontology aspect. And constantly found myself flipping to Google to check out images of creatures. As well as learn a bit more about some animals in a few cases. Really interesting!
I was surprised the main reason for the conclusion didn’t drag on for a greater length of time - thus prolonging all of our suffering. As it often seems to be the case. It was actually kind of refreshing! Many of us have enough stress and a constant thread of tension humming throughout our lives already on a regular basis, you know?
Overall - I’m glad I picked this series up. As well as adding a talented new author into my world!
No matter your preferred genre - give this series of three books a shot! You never know….. I loved it!
March 30, 2022
One of the MC's brother is seriously shady. He kept the MC and his family in the dark about the place he was having them relocate to. How he got the MC to agree to go was really underhanded as well.
Something I enjoyed in other Gerry Griffiths books I didn't as much in this one were the parallel stories. Maybe because they initially took place in different locations. And even when in the same location it felt like different places. Otherwise the stories within the stories were great.
Successful, shocking, and gruesome. As main characters are picked off randomly in shocking manners it's startling. Many species are extinct for a good reason. I think Jurassic Park taught us man was never in control of the prehistoric creatures. Why must scientists tinker with Prehistoric beings that are no longer on the earth for very good reasons. Each time man falls down rungs on the food chain ladder when these beasts are brought back.
Something I enjoyed in other Gerry Griffiths books I didn't as much in this one were the parallel stories. Maybe because they initially took place in different locations. And even when in the same location it felt like different places. Otherwise the stories within the stories were great.
Successful, shocking, and gruesome. As main characters are picked off randomly in shocking manners it's startling. Many species are extinct for a good reason. I think Jurassic Park taught us man was never in control of the prehistoric creatures. Why must scientists tinker with Prehistoric beings that are no longer on the earth for very good reasons. Each time man falls down rungs on the food chain ladder when these beasts are brought back.
November 4, 2024
Review of this book.
The author did a good job of researching many extinct and extant species. This made the book believable. We should leave extinct species extinct. There is a reason why they are extinct. This book was very interesting and believable. It was very enjoyable to read. The continuity was excellent. The story flowed seamlessly, even with all the twists and turns. I am going to see if there is a sequel. If there is I will definitely read it. The author did a super job of writing the book.
The author did a good job of researching many extinct and extant species. This made the book believable. We should leave extinct species extinct. There is a reason why they are extinct. This book was very interesting and believable. It was very enjoyable to read. The continuity was excellent. The story flowed seamlessly, even with all the twists and turns. I am going to see if there is a sequel. If there is I will definitely read it. The author did a super job of writing the book.
August 29, 2024
Blood and Gore
I like a good adventure story, but this was too over-the-top for me. People being slaughtered left and right, blood, guts and mangled flesh everywhere. I'd like to know which characters survived the carnage, but I don't want to know badly enough to read any more that will keep me awake, wondering when a prehistoric monster is going to crash through my wall and eat me!
I like a good adventure story, but this was too over-the-top for me. People being slaughtered left and right, blood, guts and mangled flesh everywhere. I'd like to know which characters survived the carnage, but I don't want to know badly enough to read any more that will keep me awake, wondering when a prehistoric monster is going to crash through my wall and eat me!
February 1, 2022
Good Story
This is the first book I have read from this author. Starts slow but needs to so you have a good handle on the characters. This is the first in a series so if you are looking for and ending you will not get it here. I liked this enough to continue. Some gore and do not develop an attachment to the characters. I will not say more. Worth the read good writing here.
This is the first book I have read from this author. Starts slow but needs to so you have a good handle on the characters. This is the first in a series so if you are looking for and ending you will not get it here. I liked this enough to continue. Some gore and do not develop an attachment to the characters. I will not say more. Worth the read good writing here.
February 14, 2022
This was a good creature story. It is has all kinds of creatures like sabretooth tigers, dire wolves, and let's not forget the short faced bear. Although I liked this story I still have to say didn't they ever read or see Jurassic Park. The pacing of this story was good, the characters are likeable even though so of them are bad characters. I can't wait for the next installment to this series.
July 3, 2023
This may be the most inept book I have come across. This book doesn't so much as consider things like "cause and effect," rather I feel the motivation for each character could be summed up as "for some reason." On top of that, the book just kind of...ends, no real resolution, no satisfying (or any!) story threads wrapped up. It's the worst sequel bait imaginable.
January 10, 2025
The Godzilla Syndrome
Though I fully enjoyed the recent rekindling of the beloved Godzilla franchise, it suffered the same affliction as this novel: It took far too long for the star to show up for any meaningful length of time. It wasn't until 62% in that the saber tooth made his appearance, WAY too long. Still, the imagination & relatively error free text made it a winner!
Though I fully enjoyed the recent rekindling of the beloved Godzilla franchise, it suffered the same affliction as this novel: It took far too long for the star to show up for any meaningful length of time. It wasn't until 62% in that the saber tooth made his appearance, WAY too long. Still, the imagination & relatively error free text made it a winner!
March 1, 2025
Some of the worst, most stilted and unnatural dialogue I have ever read. The book takes forever to get going. Endless character building, rather unnecessary for the genre or the characters in particular. Once it gets going, the action is decent enough and brutally violent, but ultimately forgettable. A short novel, but not really worth the time.
June 12, 2021
Great story, lots of action! Love it , but . . .
This book is very good and I got really lost in it, was intensely reading, turned to the next page and . . . it was over, right in the.middle of the.story!!
This book is very good and I got really lost in it, was intensely reading, turned to the next page and . . . it was over, right in the.middle of the.story!!
September 10, 2021
Pretty good
Actually didn't like reasons for relocation to Canada but after that the author told a very good story. Have lots of questions about Russell and the scientific research organization so will immediately read Dire Wolf
Actually didn't like reasons for relocation to Canada but after that the author told a very good story. Have lots of questions about Russell and the scientific research organization so will immediately read Dire Wolf
October 15, 2021
Interesting take on genetic engineering
Reads a lot like Jurassic Park. Some of it is a little farfetched and some of the terms are wrong but the characters are well drawn and interesting. If you like this kind of story give it a try.
Reads a lot like Jurassic Park. Some of it is a little farfetched and some of the terms are wrong but the characters are well drawn and interesting. If you like this kind of story give it a try.
June 2, 2021
3 Stars
The book was fairly good but it ended with a cliffhanger and I'll never give a book that ends with a cliffhanger more than 3 Stars.
The book was fairly good but it ended with a cliffhanger and I'll never give a book that ends with a cliffhanger more than 3 Stars.
September 16, 2021
Really, I didn't care much for this story. It jumped around too much for my liking. Guess there will always be one or two books a person doesn't care for when you read a lot of the same author.
November 25, 2021
Slow starter but worth it….
Takes a few chapters to get started but once it does it don’t disappoint!!
Look forward to the rest of the series.
Takes a few chapters to get started but once it does it don’t disappoint!!
Look forward to the rest of the series.
July 8, 2022
Sabertooth
This book is very well written I can't wait to read the next book it kept me on the edge of my seat
This book is very well written I can't wait to read the next book it kept me on the edge of my seat
May 13, 2025
It started slow, but set up the rest of the series to be amazing.
November 11, 2025
I did not finish it. The father was so stupid I couldn't imagine wasting time reading the book,
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