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Canadian Werewolf #1
A Canadian Werewolf in New York
Writer. Werewolf. Canadian.
Michael Andrews seems to have it all. He's a successful author and a minor celebrity living in Manhattan. It's a pretty big step up from his humble Canadian upbringing. Of course, his lycanthropy poses a bit of a challenge. After waking up from his latest night on the town, he's naked, he's got a bullet hole in his leg, and he has a sneaking suspicion he ran into another wolf last night.
If he's going to make an evening talk show appearance to promote his latest book, he'll need to figure out what happened the previous night without letting his occasional heroics get in the way. Standing in his way are an agent, an ex-girlfriend, a variety of goons, and a fellow wolf encroaching on his territory.
It's just another day in the life of a polite, small-town Canadian trying to stay alive in the Big Apple.
A Canadian Werewolf in New York is a humorous thriller about an ordinary man dealing with extraordinary circumstances. If you like seeing an everyman try to "do right" no matter the odds, then you'll love this suspenseful and comedic tale of a Canadian bumpkin who happens to be part wolf.
Michael Andrews seems to have it all. He's a successful author and a minor celebrity living in Manhattan. It's a pretty big step up from his humble Canadian upbringing. Of course, his lycanthropy poses a bit of a challenge. After waking up from his latest night on the town, he's naked, he's got a bullet hole in his leg, and he has a sneaking suspicion he ran into another wolf last night.
If he's going to make an evening talk show appearance to promote his latest book, he'll need to figure out what happened the previous night without letting his occasional heroics get in the way. Standing in his way are an agent, an ex-girlfriend, a variety of goons, and a fellow wolf encroaching on his territory.
It's just another day in the life of a polite, small-town Canadian trying to stay alive in the Big Apple.
A Canadian Werewolf in New York is a humorous thriller about an ordinary man dealing with extraordinary circumstances. If you like seeing an everyman try to "do right" no matter the odds, then you'll love this suspenseful and comedic tale of a Canadian bumpkin who happens to be part wolf.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2016
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About the author
Mark Leslie
124 books177 followersMark is a writer, editor and bookseller who was born and grew up in Sudbury, spent many years in Ottawa and Hamilton and currently lives in Waterloo, Ontario.
When he is not writing, he tacks "Lefebvre" back onto his name and works as a book industry consultant, having been a bookseller since the 1992, the same year his first short story was published.
Apart from publishing novels and non-fiction paranormal explorations under the name Mark Leslie, having works occasionally appearing on his mother's refrigerator door under the name Mark Lefebvre, and podcasting and consulting about the book industry under the name Mark Leslie Lefebvre for his Stark Publishing/Stark Reflections brand, Mark is a lover of craft beer.
When he's not enjoying craft beer or playing around with his three given names, he can usually be found wandering, awestruck through bookstores or libraries.
When he is not writing, he tacks "Lefebvre" back onto his name and works as a book industry consultant, having been a bookseller since the 1992, the same year his first short story was published.
Apart from publishing novels and non-fiction paranormal explorations under the name Mark Leslie, having works occasionally appearing on his mother's refrigerator door under the name Mark Lefebvre, and podcasting and consulting about the book industry under the name Mark Leslie Lefebvre for his Stark Publishing/Stark Reflections brand, Mark is a lover of craft beer.
When he's not enjoying craft beer or playing around with his three given names, he can usually be found wandering, awestruck through bookstores or libraries.
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March 18, 2024
Life as an expat Canadian werewolf in Manhattan is no walk in Central Park!
Think about a werewolf! No, no, no … not a stand-up gnarly Hollywood dude with sharp teeth, the gruff, growly voice of a twenty year two-pack-a-day smoker and a forehead to toes hair problem in need of some serious time with a couple of litres of extra-strength Neet! Mark Leslie’s werewolf is a four-legged timber wolf straight out of Jack London’s unforgiving Yukon wilderness. Picture an immensely powerful alpha male wolf with the endurance to run all night long, the strength to attack and savagely tear the throat out of its unsuspecting prey, the instinctive canine understanding of emotions, and the ability to sniff and identify the pheromones that are created by those emotions – love, fear, hate, lust, or worry.
Michael Andrews is a successful Canadian author whose understated literary creations have elevated him to celebrity status. He’s pursuing that career living in Manhattan but his monthly transformations into a werewolf are becoming problematic. Andrews has no memory of what happens while he’s a wolf but he knows his human reasoning and instincts are too weak to override his instinctive canine behaviour during those monthly transformations. He also knows the fact that he woke up this morning naked in a park along the Hudson River with a bullet in his leg has made dealing with those problems an urgent concern!
Author Leslie lets Andrews tell his own story in a first person narrative style reminiscent of Jim Butcher’s laid-back, self-deprecating wizard, Harry Dresden. Set your credibility aside for a few hours and enjoy the ride. I know I did! It’s lightweight, easy-going stuff and while it doesn’t quite reach the level of compelling, it’s amusing, entertaining and more than interesting enough to keep you turning the pages. I found at least three glaring pot-holes in the plot that were left entirely unresolved at the end of the novel so it’s obvious that Leslie has got further adventures in mind for Mr Andrews. I’ll be looking forward to the next instalment.
Paul Weiss
Think about a werewolf! No, no, no … not a stand-up gnarly Hollywood dude with sharp teeth, the gruff, growly voice of a twenty year two-pack-a-day smoker and a forehead to toes hair problem in need of some serious time with a couple of litres of extra-strength Neet! Mark Leslie’s werewolf is a four-legged timber wolf straight out of Jack London’s unforgiving Yukon wilderness. Picture an immensely powerful alpha male wolf with the endurance to run all night long, the strength to attack and savagely tear the throat out of its unsuspecting prey, the instinctive canine understanding of emotions, and the ability to sniff and identify the pheromones that are created by those emotions – love, fear, hate, lust, or worry.
Michael Andrews is a successful Canadian author whose understated literary creations have elevated him to celebrity status. He’s pursuing that career living in Manhattan but his monthly transformations into a werewolf are becoming problematic. Andrews has no memory of what happens while he’s a wolf but he knows his human reasoning and instincts are too weak to override his instinctive canine behaviour during those monthly transformations. He also knows the fact that he woke up this morning naked in a park along the Hudson River with a bullet in his leg has made dealing with those problems an urgent concern!
Author Leslie lets Andrews tell his own story in a first person narrative style reminiscent of Jim Butcher’s laid-back, self-deprecating wizard, Harry Dresden. Set your credibility aside for a few hours and enjoy the ride. I know I did! It’s lightweight, easy-going stuff and while it doesn’t quite reach the level of compelling, it’s amusing, entertaining and more than interesting enough to keep you turning the pages. I found at least three glaring pot-holes in the plot that were left entirely unresolved at the end of the novel so it’s obvious that Leslie has got further adventures in mind for Mr Andrews. I’ll be looking forward to the next instalment.
Paul Weiss
January 12, 2022
A Canadian Werewolf in New York
(Canadian Werewolf #1)
by Mark Leslie
This is a fun werewolf story with a sweet romance thrown in. An author became a werewolf somehow between hiking from Canada to New York. But now he is a famous author, secret werewolf, but lost his love because he would sneak out monthly and was accused of cheating on her.
She is back now, years have past. She doesn't freak out. He lost her for nothing. She is there to get help. Her fiance is kidnapped by mob type guys. Besides that pressure, his publisher wants so many words for his next book in, and a new male werewolf moved in to his area and killing people.
The book gets wild! I got this on sale on Chirp and the narration was great! Lots of action, suspense, and humor sprinkled throughout.
(Canadian Werewolf #1)
by Mark Leslie
This is a fun werewolf story with a sweet romance thrown in. An author became a werewolf somehow between hiking from Canada to New York. But now he is a famous author, secret werewolf, but lost his love because he would sneak out monthly and was accused of cheating on her.
She is back now, years have past. She doesn't freak out. He lost her for nothing. She is there to get help. Her fiance is kidnapped by mob type guys. Besides that pressure, his publisher wants so many words for his next book in, and a new male werewolf moved in to his area and killing people.
The book gets wild! I got this on sale on Chirp and the narration was great! Lots of action, suspense, and humor sprinkled throughout.
July 15, 2021
You can't deny that Michael is whole heartily Canadian!
Even with his ranging wolf anger, he still knows how to be as polite as he can be.
I had the privilege of having Mark Leslie on my YouTube channel for a live interview. Mark was so kind and sent me a bunch of his work, including all the books for his Canadian Werewolf series.
I binged them all over the span of a week or so.
This series is not your typical destructive werewolf stories, that doesn't mean there isn't some dark, action packed moments but Michael is a normal guy, a pretty famous author who is experiencing his fair share of love and loss and is taking life one step at a time, when he has an unfortunate encounter that changes his life.
His newly heightened senses and strength almost become his super power.
I enjoyed this whole world, the concept, the characters, the dark humor, these make for such fun entertaining reads. I could feel Mark's personality jumping off the pages, he truly knows how to build this exciting, action packed world!
Also, I absolutely love how stereotypical Canadian Michael was.
Thank you so much Mark for sending me copies and for joining me on my channel. I can't wait to read more of your work.
Thank you all for reading
Your Canadian Book Worm, Eh!
Nichi
Come watch the live with Mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T16hJ...
Even with his ranging wolf anger, he still knows how to be as polite as he can be.
I had the privilege of having Mark Leslie on my YouTube channel for a live interview. Mark was so kind and sent me a bunch of his work, including all the books for his Canadian Werewolf series.
I binged them all over the span of a week or so.
This series is not your typical destructive werewolf stories, that doesn't mean there isn't some dark, action packed moments but Michael is a normal guy, a pretty famous author who is experiencing his fair share of love and loss and is taking life one step at a time, when he has an unfortunate encounter that changes his life.
His newly heightened senses and strength almost become his super power.
I enjoyed this whole world, the concept, the characters, the dark humor, these make for such fun entertaining reads. I could feel Mark's personality jumping off the pages, he truly knows how to build this exciting, action packed world!
Also, I absolutely love how stereotypical Canadian Michael was.
Thank you so much Mark for sending me copies and for joining me on my channel. I can't wait to read more of your work.
Thank you all for reading
Your Canadian Book Worm, Eh!
Nichi
Come watch the live with Mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T16hJ...
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June 11, 2023I picked this book up after reading the introductory short story to this world. The first chapter is that same short story, though there's a wolf excerpt that adds just a little to that.
So things I like: I like the character of Michael. I like him figuring out his morals as a shifter with enhanced strength and senses, though he can only shift - and has to - over the course of the full moon. He's still a good guy, who generally follows the Spider Man with great power mentality. It's amusing to watch his writer side and struggles as they ring very true. He's the one in a million author who gets the movie and the TV show and everything, which isn't typical for most authors, but has been used in books and television for a long time. And since he wasn't arrogant about it, I was willing to go along. I also kinda dig Gail, except I really wanted to know why in the world she was in love with someone else. Then again, I guess many of us fall in love with the wrong person, even when the signs of how wrong they are are pretty blatant. I have high hopes for her.
I also liked the interludes from the wolf showing us information that helped to stitch together not only the plot, but how Michael relates to his animal side.
Some problems: There are two intertwinced plots running through the novel, but they aren't given equal weight and we end up with really two climaxes and the second one isn't particularly satisfying because there has been no time to build up the issues that are resolved. It's just...oh, here is the other bad guy and he's bad because he's stark raving bonkers, and now it's over. It is an insight into other wolves, but I really wish it had been developed the way it deserved to be.
So all in all a fun romp. I'm interested to see how the rest of the series goes and if it grows out of some of the structural issues. I can see the potential here, and I'm willing to give it another book to see if it develops.
So things I like: I like the character of Michael. I like him figuring out his morals as a shifter with enhanced strength and senses, though he can only shift - and has to - over the course of the full moon. He's still a good guy, who generally follows the Spider Man with great power mentality. It's amusing to watch his writer side and struggles as they ring very true. He's the one in a million author who gets the movie and the TV show and everything, which isn't typical for most authors, but has been used in books and television for a long time. And since he wasn't arrogant about it, I was willing to go along. I also kinda dig Gail, except I really wanted to know why in the world she was in love with someone else. Then again, I guess many of us fall in love with the wrong person, even when the signs of how wrong they are are pretty blatant. I have high hopes for her.
I also liked the interludes from the wolf showing us information that helped to stitch together not only the plot, but how Michael relates to his animal side.
Some problems: There are two intertwinced plots running through the novel, but they aren't given equal weight and we end up with really two climaxes and the second one isn't particularly satisfying because there has been no time to build up the issues that are resolved. It's just...oh, here is the other bad guy and he's bad because he's stark raving bonkers, and now it's over. It is an insight into other wolves, but I really wish it had been developed the way it deserved to be.
So all in all a fun romp. I'm interested to see how the rest of the series goes and if it grows out of some of the structural issues. I can see the potential here, and I'm willing to give it another book to see if it develops.
February 7, 2017
Very fun story. It gets four stars because of a few typos early on in the manuscript that pulled me out of the story (and I really didn't want to be pulled out).
I felt as if I should have seen the ending but I didn't. Given that this is an ongoing condition, I'd love to see more stories about Michael and the things a werewolf can get into while running around New York...
I felt as if I should have seen the ending but I didn't. Given that this is an ongoing condition, I'd love to see more stories about Michael and the things a werewolf can get into while running around New York...
October 19, 2022
His main character, Michael, is a Canadian writer, trying to make it in the big apple, but of course he’s also a werewolf. The appearance of his old flame asking for his help finding out what her fiance is up to throws him into a mystery, calling his sleuthing skills into play. At the same time, there’s another wolf in town, and he must use all of his heightened wolf senses to sniff out his rival and protect the girl.
As an author, I know it can be very effective to use the senses to help put the reader in the story, but I also know it can be tricky writing in details of the senses other than those we use and think about most. But, Leslie has managed to skillfully craft in and use the sense of smell throughout this tale, taking the reader on an olfactory adventure like none I’ve had before. Brilliant!
I listened to this tale in the audio book form, and I must say that the narrator, Scott Overton, does a fantastic job, never once stumbling on difficult character nicknames like “Mr. Hyper-halitosis”. He also did a fabulous job with a Yorkshire accent and the female voice.
As an author, I know it can be very effective to use the senses to help put the reader in the story, but I also know it can be tricky writing in details of the senses other than those we use and think about most. But, Leslie has managed to skillfully craft in and use the sense of smell throughout this tale, taking the reader on an olfactory adventure like none I’ve had before. Brilliant!
I listened to this tale in the audio book form, and I must say that the narrator, Scott Overton, does a fantastic job, never once stumbling on difficult character nicknames like “Mr. Hyper-halitosis”. He also did a fabulous job with a Yorkshire accent and the female voice.
May 26, 2020
A cracking read (sorry, Grommit) - which was a real page-turner. Some nods to a whole host of things but refreshingly low on angst, in the main. Canadian lad, en route to the Big Apple, has an encounter with a wolf - and three months later experiences something strange...
Unusually he becomes a success (best-selling author). The novel deals mostly with events over not much more than 24 hours (though there are brief - rarely more than a page) flashbacks. The climax is during a recording of the Letterman show, so it's not quite contemporary, though close.
This appears to be a stand-alone, which is a pity - but the author (who seems to have moved to Waterloo, so even more local than London or Hamilton) has written several more books , both fiction and non-fiction.
Unusually he becomes a success (best-selling author). The novel deals mostly with events over not much more than 24 hours (though there are brief - rarely more than a page) flashbacks. The climax is during a recording of the Letterman show, so it's not quite contemporary, though close.
This appears to be a stand-alone, which is a pity - but the author (who seems to have moved to Waterloo, so even more local than London or Hamilton) has written several more books , both fiction and non-fiction.
July 16, 2024
there's a noticable amount of sexism in the book. the damsel in distress thing, the "women aren't interested in reading, this guy makes them interested in reading because he's hot" comment, etc. there was also some awkward straight man shit where letterman asks the protag if he would leave his romantic interest (who he is not even with) for ryan reynolds and he accidentally says yes before he realizes what's been said and ryan reynolds is blushing and then protag backpedals etc.
the r-word is also used early on.
the protag also doesn't seem to have a sense of when he would be perceived as creepy, which I find weird I guess? at least unusual. he is very scantily clad after a transformation and then seems to find nothing weird about talking to a child in public.
I get that the author wrote this starting in 2006, but it feels like something written in the 80s that would have been deemed too scandalous for the womenfolk.
I just get the vibe the author doesn't talk to a lot of women or anyone else besides men. if he does, well, maybe he just talks at them and doesn't do a lot of active listening.
the r-word is also used early on.
the protag also doesn't seem to have a sense of when he would be perceived as creepy, which I find weird I guess? at least unusual. he is very scantily clad after a transformation and then seems to find nothing weird about talking to a child in public.
I get that the author wrote this starting in 2006, but it feels like something written in the 80s that would have been deemed too scandalous for the womenfolk.
I just get the vibe the author doesn't talk to a lot of women or anyone else besides men. if he does, well, maybe he just talks at them and doesn't do a lot of active listening.
September 1, 2025
ALPHA WOLF. BETA HUMAN. BIG APPLE.
The Dresden Files meets The Hangover—that’s the vibe of Mark Leslie’s A Canadian Werewolf in New York. This witty urban fantasy thriller mixes humor, heart, and just enough danger to keep the pages turning. Imagine a polite Canadian everyman navigating Manhattan while occasionally turning into a wolf, and you’ve got a story that’s both fresh and addictive.
Michael Andrews just wants to live quietly as a mystery writer in New York City—but life gets complicated when you’re part wolf. After waking up from a full moon night with a bullet hole in his leg, no clothes, and hazy memories of a rival wolf prowling his territory, Michael must piece together what happened before his talk-show appearance later that day. Between mobsters, an ex-girlfriend, an overbearing agent, and supernatural rivals, survival in the Big Apple requires more than charm.
🌟 WHAT WORKED WELL
Unique Urban Fantasy Twist: A polite Canadian werewolf in NYC is an original, funny, and refreshing spin.
Humor + Suspense Balance: Fast-paced action with laugh-out-loud moments keeps the tone lively.
Engaging Protagonist: Michael’s bumbling sincerity and reluctant heroism make him endlessly relatable.
⚠️ WHAT COULD BE BETTER
Some side characters could use more depth, as they sometimes feel like set pieces rather than fully fleshed out personalities.
The humor slightly overshadows the tension in places, softening the stakes.
🙋♀️ RECOMMENDED FOR
Fans of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files, Christopher Moore’s witty fantasy, or anyone who loves supernatural thrillers with comedic undertones.
🎯 FINAL TAKEAWAY
Funny, suspenseful, and utterly charming—A Canadian Werewolf in New York is proof that even the Big Apple isn’t big enough to contain a polite Canadian with a hairy secret.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book at no charge from Book Reviews 4 U as a member of their BR4U CREW. A review was not mandatory for receiving the book. The free product did not influence my opinion.
This review appears on my website 09.03.2025
The Dresden Files meets The Hangover—that’s the vibe of Mark Leslie’s A Canadian Werewolf in New York. This witty urban fantasy thriller mixes humor, heart, and just enough danger to keep the pages turning. Imagine a polite Canadian everyman navigating Manhattan while occasionally turning into a wolf, and you’ve got a story that’s both fresh and addictive.
Michael Andrews just wants to live quietly as a mystery writer in New York City—but life gets complicated when you’re part wolf. After waking up from a full moon night with a bullet hole in his leg, no clothes, and hazy memories of a rival wolf prowling his territory, Michael must piece together what happened before his talk-show appearance later that day. Between mobsters, an ex-girlfriend, an overbearing agent, and supernatural rivals, survival in the Big Apple requires more than charm.
🌟 WHAT WORKED WELL
Unique Urban Fantasy Twist: A polite Canadian werewolf in NYC is an original, funny, and refreshing spin.
Humor + Suspense Balance: Fast-paced action with laugh-out-loud moments keeps the tone lively.
Engaging Protagonist: Michael’s bumbling sincerity and reluctant heroism make him endlessly relatable.
⚠️ WHAT COULD BE BETTER
Some side characters could use more depth, as they sometimes feel like set pieces rather than fully fleshed out personalities.
The humor slightly overshadows the tension in places, softening the stakes.
🙋♀️ RECOMMENDED FOR
Fans of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files, Christopher Moore’s witty fantasy, or anyone who loves supernatural thrillers with comedic undertones.
🎯 FINAL TAKEAWAY
Funny, suspenseful, and utterly charming—A Canadian Werewolf in New York is proof that even the Big Apple isn’t big enough to contain a polite Canadian with a hairy secret.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book at no charge from Book Reviews 4 U as a member of their BR4U CREW. A review was not mandatory for receiving the book. The free product did not influence my opinion.
This review appears on my website 09.03.2025
June 9, 2022
I am so thankful for Mick for bringing this lovely author into my life.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!
I started listening to this book yesterday while at work and it made for a wonderful day. What I love about this book is that it holds an air of mystery. The way this story starts off is you have the main character waking up in Battery Park butter ball naked with a bullet hole in his leg and he is so confused as to how it happened.
You follow him the the process of finding clothes while trying to figure out what happened to him. From the title you know he is a werewolf but he is also a best selling mystery author and I thought that was fantastic. A mystery author trying to find out that happened to him the night before during his change. He also gets flashbacks of the night before that you can try to piece together throughout the story but it doesn't come full circle until the end.
Man I really enjoyed this book and I had some laugh out loud moments throughout listening. Thankfully my side of the office was empty or else someone would have looked at me like I am crazy.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!
I started listening to this book yesterday while at work and it made for a wonderful day. What I love about this book is that it holds an air of mystery. The way this story starts off is you have the main character waking up in Battery Park butter ball naked with a bullet hole in his leg and he is so confused as to how it happened.
You follow him the the process of finding clothes while trying to figure out what happened to him. From the title you know he is a werewolf but he is also a best selling mystery author and I thought that was fantastic. A mystery author trying to find out that happened to him the night before during his change. He also gets flashbacks of the night before that you can try to piece together throughout the story but it doesn't come full circle until the end.
Man I really enjoyed this book and I had some laugh out loud moments throughout listening. Thankfully my side of the office was empty or else someone would have looked at me like I am crazy.
August 28, 2022
I loved the premise of this story. I found the MC to be very interesting and his struggles were real. He actually gave me a sense of what writers may go through when they have a successful series that their fan base loves. It was a new point of view. The MC had a good sense of humour and I liked that almost the whole book took place in a day.
What I didn’t like when when the author talked about going for a walk in the neighbourhood with your character and see things through their eyes. The reason I didn’t like that was that he described that process two different times in the story and then again in his afterword. It was redundant.
As a Canadian, it was lovely to read a book about a Canadian that didn’t have them doing stereotypical “Canadian” things like saying “eh?”
All in all, a very enjoyable read. I will definitely read the next book in the series when I can get it from the library.
What I didn’t like when when the author talked about going for a walk in the neighbourhood with your character and see things through their eyes. The reason I didn’t like that was that he described that process two different times in the story and then again in his afterword. It was redundant.
As a Canadian, it was lovely to read a book about a Canadian that didn’t have them doing stereotypical “Canadian” things like saying “eh?”
All in all, a very enjoyable read. I will definitely read the next book in the series when I can get it from the library.
October 8, 2018
So I made it 50% through this book, and I just can't take it any more. I had enough of reading passages describing very mundane things. For example, in one part, the author talks about how he learned to type. He actually went into detail of learning to type with two fingers, the teacher trying to correct him and show him the right way. How he got a little faster so he added another finger. And he faked out his teacher, so she corrected him less. Eventually, he worked his way up to 10 fingers and typing properly.
So the book is supposed to be about a werewolf, but it's more about a guy and how how devloped his writing career. He just happened to have gotten bit by a wolf and has superhuman senses.
So the book is supposed to be about a werewolf, but it's more about a guy and how how devloped his writing career. He just happened to have gotten bit by a wolf and has superhuman senses.
November 20, 2024
Audiobook
Narration: Scott Overton
I like my books with fantasy, all the magic and magical beings, but even though this book has the werewolf aspect this is only fiction. This is more of a story of a man with hightened smell in the urban setting and atleast this first full length novel doesn't really give much more of being a werewolf.
So I would consider this book more as a story about a writer rather than a werewolf book.
I would say that the narration was pleasent to listen and perhaps that was my main reason for finishing A Canadian Werewolf in New York but I hade to speed up a lot.
So if you are looking for read that isn't very complex, is set in the modern times with references of pop culture and minimal romance (basically of the page) then you might enjoy this book.
Narration: Scott Overton
I like my books with fantasy, all the magic and magical beings, but even though this book has the werewolf aspect this is only fiction. This is more of a story of a man with hightened smell in the urban setting and atleast this first full length novel doesn't really give much more of being a werewolf.
So I would consider this book more as a story about a writer rather than a werewolf book.
I would say that the narration was pleasent to listen and perhaps that was my main reason for finishing A Canadian Werewolf in New York but I hade to speed up a lot.
So if you are looking for read that isn't very complex, is set in the modern times with references of pop culture and minimal romance (basically of the page) then you might enjoy this book.
May 12, 2025
The author delivers a refreshing take on the werewolf genre, blending humour with fantasy in a story that keeps readers interested from beginning to end. Michael Andrews, the main character, is wonderfully developed—his wit, vulnerabilities, and unique perspective as a werewolf make him instantly engaging.
The novel balances action and storytelling, weaving intense moments with well-timed comedic relief. While the entire book is filled with intrigue and fast-paced scenes, the last four chapters truly ramp up the excitement.
Overall, A Canadian Werewolf in New York is a refreshing addition to the genre—a perfect mix of smart character building, humour, and action that defines what a werewolf story can be.
The novel balances action and storytelling, weaving intense moments with well-timed comedic relief. While the entire book is filled with intrigue and fast-paced scenes, the last four chapters truly ramp up the excitement.
Overall, A Canadian Werewolf in New York is a refreshing addition to the genre—a perfect mix of smart character building, humour, and action that defines what a werewolf story can be.
August 16, 2022
What a fun read!
I really liked the sort of detachment of the MC and his wolf alter ego, and how one tied into the other as memories returned. I liked the bit of mystery as this poor man was trying to find his ex's fiancé. The one thing I didn't quite get why it was included, because it had such a lackluster finale, was the other werewolf. The wolf memories kept bringing up the other wolf, and there was only the last 20ish pages or so where that came to fruition. Maybe there's more to do with it in the next book, because there were definitely some interesting things about that other wolf... we'll have to find out!
I really liked the sort of detachment of the MC and his wolf alter ego, and how one tied into the other as memories returned. I liked the bit of mystery as this poor man was trying to find his ex's fiancé. The one thing I didn't quite get why it was included, because it had such a lackluster finale, was the other werewolf. The wolf memories kept bringing up the other wolf, and there was only the last 20ish pages or so where that came to fruition. Maybe there's more to do with it in the next book, because there were definitely some interesting things about that other wolf... we'll have to find out!
July 13, 2024
The whole concept for this book is interesting in that the main character’s adventures and struggles all happen while in his human form. It’s like he’s just a normal guy (albeit with intensely heightened senses) trying to get through life…and he just HAPPENS to be a werewolf. A fun read for lovers of urban fantasy, New York, and writer/publishing characters. There is boyishly crude language used throughout the book that had me uncertain at first and thinking I might not be the target reader for this series, but in the end I wanted to stick with Michael and see what his next adventure would be!
July 4, 2019
What You Know
Mark Leslie’s “A Canadian Werewolf in New York” lives out the adage that you should write what you know. In this case, author and industry insider Mark Leslie Lefebvre and protagonist Michael Andrews share a preoccupation with publishing. The result is reminiscent of Westerfeld’s “Afterworlds.” Other than the outré celebrity setting of the climax, “A Canadian…” gifts readers with a testosterone-fueled romp through the streets of Manhattan by a handsome, polite writer who also, yeah, happens to be a werewolf.
Mark Leslie’s “A Canadian Werewolf in New York” lives out the adage that you should write what you know. In this case, author and industry insider Mark Leslie Lefebvre and protagonist Michael Andrews share a preoccupation with publishing. The result is reminiscent of Westerfeld’s “Afterworlds.” Other than the outré celebrity setting of the climax, “A Canadian…” gifts readers with a testosterone-fueled romp through the streets of Manhattan by a handsome, polite writer who also, yeah, happens to be a werewolf.
September 25, 2017
I gave this book a 3 Star rating in large part due to the horrific copy editing. All of the errors were distracting and took focus away from the story. I would have liked for there to have been more of a resolution to the Howard storyline. Perhaps we were left hanging about Bernie's fortuitous appearance as something to be explored in future tales.
September 11, 2025
A Canadian Werewolf In New York is an interesting book. I found the werewolf chapters confusing. I needed more details. Seems like in the werewolf chapters, the story ended with unresolved issues. The story about Michael was fascinating. Mark is great with describing a scene. He is very detail oriented with his descriptions of events. In general, I liked the story. It is a good tale.
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November 4, 2025
So let me preface this my saying this is not my typically genre of book, but I took a chance on this one and it did not disappoint. I love the werewolf aspect of it. It kept me on my toes with twists and turns I was not expecting. Once I picked it up I could not put it down and finished it in one go! - Tasha
February 18, 2022
I haven’t read (or listen to, in this case) a werewolf novel before, but this was fun! I’m glad I tried something new. I can also added to the list of books/movies/TV that make me feel as if I’ve actually been to New York. Looking forward to the subsequent books in the series!
July 28, 2024
You can find a synopsis of this book in many other reviews. What I want to do is warn you. This book probably will not change your life, but it will prevent you from doing anything else until you have finished it. I will continue to read books by Mark Leslie.
What fun.
What fun.
December 18, 2017
Was a quick read, not bad.
June 30, 2021
I get that he has heightened senses, but the heartbeat reading and the word "scent" was overused.
Minus those two things, I loved the story itself. Mack was my favorite.
Minus those two things, I loved the story itself. Mack was my favorite.
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January 13, 2022Fun little romp.
March 6, 2022
First time listening to this author's work and I thought it was pretty good. The whole book (for the most part) takes place over the course of a day. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 31, 2022
Forgettable.
January 11, 2023
This series shows promise. I will look for the next book in the series at my library.
August 14, 2023
A fun, easy read for a palette cleanser between heavier nonfiction choices.
July 18, 2024
Very entertaining! Loved the David Letterman show part.
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