The Way of the Wolf

Noah Wolf #0.5

by David Archer

What happens to a seven-year-old boy who sees his parents die in a murder suicide? There is trauma, of course, and an impact to his emotional health from which you may never recover.

Noah Foster was that boy, and his struggle with post-traumatic stress has left him without emotions, without a conscience and without whatever it is that once made him human. The only thing he's got now is his friends, and with their help and guidance, Noah will learn how to disguise himself, how to hide his wolf-like nature in the clothing of the man he will grow to become.

But one can only pretend for so long, and eventually even Noah isn't able to keep the Wolf at bay.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Audiobook

145 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 23, 2016

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.

Reviews

[Kathi Defranc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story telling the early life of Noah Wolf. He has a tragic life with his parents, both dead at when he is a young boy, in a shooting he witnessed! His life through foster care and with long lost grandparents taught him how to view others with his logical mind.
This is a very interesting pre-quel to the Noah Wolf series and an enjoyable evening read!!

[Lisa Malmquist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the explanation of how Noah Wolf got to be a super soldier.
His story of family and upbringing adds a lot of understanding on how he survives very difficult circumstances in his upbringing and foster system. To see his intelligence and logic to survive and thrive in a situation that others can't understand. Amazing!
Will continue to read more Noah Wolf stories.

[James E. Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little predictable in a few spots but still left me wanting to read the next book.

It jumps a little but the reason is kind of explained in the end. Even my wife liked this book, but then she was already a Dave Archer fan.

[Elaine Lucky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A "prequel" or "memoir" of sorts by Noah Wolf explaining how he came to be as a requirement to his "government" job. I would read this book after reading "Code Name Camelot". He starts with the murder/suicide of his parents that triggered the lack of emotions to his human condition and continues the story through various foster homes and his small circle of fellow foster kids who helped him mimic behavior and emotions. The book ends with when he joins the military which is where "Code Name Camelot" starts. This was a quick read to better understand Noah Wolf as you continue reading the series

[The Cats’ Mother · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got book 1 of this series free on Amazon, and liked the idea of a new tough guy action hero series while I wait for the next Mitch Rapp/Jack Reacher/Shane Schofield books to be written. Then I discovered this prequel novella, which you can get for free alongside book 2 by signing up to the author's newsletter. In hindsight it might have been better to read the full books first, as I was rather put off by the juvenile style of the writing, and only realised at the end that it's meant to be a memoir written as an explanation by Noah of some yet to be explained event, and an application to whatever covert assassination programme I assume he belongs to. Hopefully the later books will be a bit more descriptive rather than just a diary-style account of his childhood, beginning with the horrific murder-suicide of his parents that Noah witnesses at age 7, his childhood in a group home and ending with his entry into the military.
I enjoyed the plot, such as it was, and he seems like an interesting hero, so i look forward to reading the series fairly soon.

[Joseph R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be very interesting after reading for awhile and finally could not stop trying to figure what was going to happen to the person telling the story. I am not sure of what writing style this is but I got into the story and had to find out what was happening. There was a compelling draw that kept me continuing to read because I had to know what was going to happen to this boy. I felt many different things that I can't say because that might ruin it for someone else. I recommend this book to everyone but tell them to stick with it because it gets better as it goes on.

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book so much, I stayed up to the early hours to finish it. I got so fond of the characters that I was sad to reach the end, almost as if I were parting with old friends. Noah Wolf as a character is scary and yet strangely likable. Unable to feel emotions like other human beings, he nevertheless follows a standard of ethics that most don't. David Archer is undoubtedly an outstanding author.

[Kevin Cannon (Monty's Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've read any of the books in the Noah Wolf series then this is a brilliant prequel that give an insight into Noah's early life and goes a long way to explain why he is what he is in later life.

If you've not read any of the main novels that this is still an excellent story detailing the possible effects of Post Traumatic Stress on a young child.

A short read that keeps the reader gripped all the way through

[LooseBoots · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had just read Code Name: Camelot and received a copy of this prequel. I took me less than a day as I could not put it down. It took you through Noah's traumatic childhood right though to training in the army. I was spellbound and can't wait to get my teeth into the rest of the series. Looks like I have found another crackingly great author.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more of less a biography of Noah Foster from the time he was 8, when his father killed his mother and himself. Through his time in foster care. Till he joined the Army and became part of Special Forces. Interesting to see where he came from and how his affliction(if you want to call it that) came about. Not being able to feel any emotion, has put Noah in some difficult situations.

[Jodi Pomerleau · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the back story, finding out how Noah got to be who he is. It almost makes me want to go back and read the first book again! I love his character, and will be reading the rest of the series over the summer.

[Danie Markgraaff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book by David Archer. Amzing read. The plot fascinated me and is quite fresh in uts originality. I am definitly up to read the next book in the Noah Foster/ Wolf series. I can rexommend this.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second time I’ve read this book. For lack of a better description, it is a “prequel” to the Noah Wolf series and tells how he came to be the way he is; without emotion. This is a quick and easy read. If you like the Noah Wolf series, you might appreciate this book.

[Joan Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

This was a great read! So much so that I purchased the entire series and am looking forward to starting the next book in the series!! I am hoping the next one is as exciting as this was!

[Stan Robison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Say hey to the wolf man

I have probably posted a review on this, but it’s like the 8th time I’ve read the Camelot series. I was wondering if the Sam Pritchard stories have the stories linking Camelot and Sam Pritchard stories.

[Darlene M Dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A different and unusual story of parents death and cause of young boy who becomes unable to have any emotions of his own except reason out things and act on that

[Michael Goulette · Rating 5 out of 5]

His best book in the series. I still have one more to read. This book was captivating. So interesting to find out how he got to be the way he is. Couldn't put it down.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very quick read. Fills in the holes of the ma8n characters child hood. Not as good as the prequel but worth reading before moving onto the next in series.

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend this book to everyone.

[Betty L. Easter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelent reading

This book had some violence, was not filled with what I consider vulgar language. It is truly a good read

[Jackson Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a prequel written after the series started to fill in the blanks about his back story from age 7 through joining the Army and special forces. Recommended

[Gail Ledford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Interesting, keeps you totally involved. I enjoyed the story very much. I look forward to the rest of the series.

[Thomas Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

It hooked me.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me to better understand the man within the Wolf.

[Patrick Esposito · Rating 4 out of 5]

Birth of the wolf

Nice page turner. A quick read for those who know this character from other books in the se r ied

[Frank Antonio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent prequel to set stage for series.

[Roger Bravo]

Good

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Great

[Doyle Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrfic series

I never tire of this series of books. This is my third time reading them; love them. David is an outstanding story teller.