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Wolf Blood: The Werewolf Apocalypse Begins
The werewolf apocalypse begins ...
When a wave of vicious attacks sweeps across London, there are reports of a Beast on the loose. There are fears of a Ripper stalking the streets.
But the truth is more terrifying than anyone wants to admit.
Werewolves are prowling the city. Hunting and killing.
Lycanthropy, a disease as old as humanity, now threatens to destroy civilization. With no cure, no vaccine, and millions of potential victims, it's spreading through the capital at exponential rates. And every werewolf bite has just two possible outcomes – death or infection.
Only a tiny number of people have the insight to realize what is happening. But what will a young police woman, a group of teenagers and a computer nerd have to sacrifice in order to survive?
The werewolf apocalypse is here. And it's only just beginning …
WOLF BLOOD is the first in the LYCANTHROPIC post-apocalyptic werewolf series. If you enjoy the zombie apocalypse, dystopian science fiction, horror, grimdark, dark fantasy, or multi-protagonist sagas, don't miss out on the next big trend in apocalyptic fiction.
When a wave of vicious attacks sweeps across London, there are reports of a Beast on the loose. There are fears of a Ripper stalking the streets.
But the truth is more terrifying than anyone wants to admit.
Werewolves are prowling the city. Hunting and killing.
Lycanthropy, a disease as old as humanity, now threatens to destroy civilization. With no cure, no vaccine, and millions of potential victims, it's spreading through the capital at exponential rates. And every werewolf bite has just two possible outcomes – death or infection.
Only a tiny number of people have the insight to realize what is happening. But what will a young police woman, a group of teenagers and a computer nerd have to sacrifice in order to survive?
The werewolf apocalypse is here. And it's only just beginning …
WOLF BLOOD is the first in the LYCANTHROPIC post-apocalyptic werewolf series. If you enjoy the zombie apocalypse, dystopian science fiction, horror, grimdark, dark fantasy, or multi-protagonist sagas, don't miss out on the next big trend in apocalyptic fiction.
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December 13, 2017
My genre is romance but very occasionally a book comes along that pulls me from my romance filled comfort zone and this was one of those books.
I can’t even tell you exactly what it was about the cover and the blurb that drew me in but it did.
Honestly this book wasn’t exactly what I expected and that’s not a criticism at all, it was more.
I want to say it’s a slow build but that’s not exactly true it starts in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania where Professor Norman Wiseman is holed up.
It’s safe to say his life has definitely taken a turn for the worst. Until recently he’d been Professor of Emerging Diseases but after making an unbelievable discovery (that a virus was responsible for transmitting the wolf genes from one host to another) his confidential paper had been leaked to the Press who dubbed him Professor Wolfman or Doctor Werewolf. Now he’s in Romania with what were three students.
It moves at a steady pace the author doesn’t rush, he builds the story along with the characters. We get to know and understand them a little and at times they felt so real and I found myself completely hooked.
I never knew which character he would kill or contaminate next which I found both interesting and annoying at the same time.
Talking of characters there’s some incredible and interesting ones here and I’m struggling to let them go, I really wish the next book was available.
I’m so glad I requested this, I did pause for a while unsure if it would be too violent or bloody for me but it wasn’t. It was also great to read a book set in Britain, a rarity for me these days.
I’ve no idea how many books are in this series but I’m hooked and in for the long haul.
I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley and Landmark Media.
I can’t even tell you exactly what it was about the cover and the blurb that drew me in but it did.
Honestly this book wasn’t exactly what I expected and that’s not a criticism at all, it was more.
I want to say it’s a slow build but that’s not exactly true it starts in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania where Professor Norman Wiseman is holed up.
It’s safe to say his life has definitely taken a turn for the worst. Until recently he’d been Professor of Emerging Diseases but after making an unbelievable discovery (that a virus was responsible for transmitting the wolf genes from one host to another) his confidential paper had been leaked to the Press who dubbed him Professor Wolfman or Doctor Werewolf. Now he’s in Romania with what were three students.
It moves at a steady pace the author doesn’t rush, he builds the story along with the characters. We get to know and understand them a little and at times they felt so real and I found myself completely hooked.
I never knew which character he would kill or contaminate next which I found both interesting and annoying at the same time.
Talking of characters there’s some incredible and interesting ones here and I’m struggling to let them go, I really wish the next book was available.
I’m so glad I requested this, I did pause for a while unsure if it would be too violent or bloody for me but it wasn’t. It was also great to read a book set in Britain, a rarity for me these days.
I’ve no idea how many books are in this series but I’m hooked and in for the long haul.
I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley and Landmark Media.
May 18, 2018
Well, at least I learned something about myself reading this book: I don't seem to be into werewolves. Not the blood-thirsty monster kind of werewolves, anyway. Which came as a surprise since I usually love anything dystopia, gore and monster. I love to lose myself in a good, thrilling horror flick or novel, but for some reason, werewolves don't seem to do it for me.
But that had nothing to do with Steve Morris's take on that myth.
Actually, the book was pretty good. Very atmospheric writing, gory details, well-developed characters, and an interesting plot. Yes, the many, many, many POVs the story was told from might have been a little too much for my liking, and there were a few chapters that dragged a lot, but I liked how all the threads eventually came together in the end.
It's just that I just couldn't fully connect with it. The scenes told from the wolve's perspective felt strange to me and it was hard for me to relate to some of the characters' decisions and reasonings.
Maybe my ability to see werewolves as real monsters was ruined by too many shifter romances.
There's a lot of potential for the sequel, and I'm certain there are many people out there who will eat this stuff right up.
Unfortunately, I'm not one of them.
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 30, 2020
Good book, but does not do for werewolves what The Walking Dead did for zombies.
A pretty good book with some really good characters, and numerous entertaining stories interwoven. Unfortunately, it also has a few things I found cliche. My real hope is the author kills off Leanna in the first sentence of book 2. She sucks. All the other characters stay true to form but Leanna, by all accounts was a logical driven academic, compassionate and kind. The change took away her logic, and the final thought of hers that end the book, almost makes me want to call it quits now even though I already have book 2. I hate queen of the world ideology (cliche) and it cannot fathom how a scientist, a researcher, a logical thinker can believe that they can rule the world.
Liz however, I love!
I
If the second book steers toward a world dominate she werewolf, I will be done.
A pretty good book with some really good characters, and numerous entertaining stories interwoven. Unfortunately, it also has a few things I found cliche. My real hope is the author kills off Leanna in the first sentence of book 2. She sucks. All the other characters stay true to form but Leanna, by all accounts was a logical driven academic, compassionate and kind. The change took away her logic, and the final thought of hers that end the book, almost makes me want to call it quits now even though I already have book 2. I hate queen of the world ideology (cliche) and it cannot fathom how a scientist, a researcher, a logical thinker can believe that they can rule the world.
Liz however, I love!
I
If the second book steers toward a world dominate she werewolf, I will be done.
March 17, 2018
The apocalypse is beginning
Werewolves have come to London, and subtly put their plans in motion. Their actions lost and mistaken for a rampant increase in serial killing and a new deadly plague taxing the resources of the city.
As people react to the growing panic, the growing demand on emergency services - very few people guess the truth and several people find themselves on the front line of the upcoming war.
This book is a dystopian development story, as we begin the eve of an apocalypse - this time with werewolves rather than the more traditional zombies.
Which is a grossly simplistic way to sum up this book. Like many of the good dystopians, this is less about the specific creatures in question or even their evil so much as it is a study of how society and people react to the slow collapse
Here we see a lot of insights into growing fear, panic, vigilantism and prejudice as immigrant groups in particular are scapegoated as is all too often common
One of the more unusual elements of this book is the very large number of characters, most of whom aren’t connected to each other in any real way (unless you count “living in London” which is a pretty nebulous definition of connection given the size of this city) but each of which have very different experiences, opinions and viewpoints to the creeping disaster caused by the explosion of werewolf numbers
This also includes a number of werewolf characters or characters who become werewolves, adding a level of nuance to the big dangerous threat far more so than you’d get from, say, zombies
It is interesting to see such a wide range of characters each adapting to the horrors of the growing werewolf encroachment, each of them reacting differently. My favourite and chosen protagonist is Liz the policewoman who is determined to hold this together, despite her criminally inclined father encroaching on her life and her sudden adoption of a Romanian child. I like her and I’d love to follow her story above all. There’s the reclusive agoraphobic woman, the father with Alzheimer's she cares for and her sister - who uses sex to steal from wealthy man while loving the thrill and risk of the whole thing (she’s also a character I’d kind of love to see despite not loving her storyline so far). The Sikh boy who forms an unlikely alliance with the boy bullying him as well as trying to protect his sister along with upholding and thinking on Sikh values (perhaps a little much for a young teen). The deeply religious Catholic gay teenager facing a desperate moral and ethical battle over his sinfulness of being gay and a murdering cannibal (and these being put kind of together is not… ideal, even if the storyline and his relationship to a gay Black werewolf contains more levels than this). A computer nerd who becomes an obsessive survivalist as he’s the only one who sees the way it’s going. A biker gang. A woman who may be a sociopath and her university professor. A Carribean nurse full of amazing compassion…
This means this book has a lot of diversity and representation, especially since nearly all of these characters have storylines of their own, which I definitely applaud. Especially since so many of these characters are so very compelling and with very interesting storylines
My issue with this book is it’s really really really long. Or it feels really really long. I’m not sure if it’s a bad issue, exactly, because none of this book is bad or boring or a problem. But, I’m reminded very much of early seasons of The Strain or Fear the Walking Dead - where you know where the story is going, you know we’re heading to the werewolf dystopia. Everything screams that dystopia is coming and by half way through the book I was kind of ready for the preamble to be over and for us to move on.
And on all those characters? Again. It’s long. It’s long - or feels long - because the dystopia doesn’t develop slowly but because we’re seeing each day through many many many lenses which does slow it down.
And, again, I’m torn here. I can’t say I want rid of any of these lenses. I liked these lenses a lot. I can’t point to any and say “hey, we don’t need this” (or, rather, I can say that we don’t NEED any of them - only some of them) or “I don’t want this” because I pretty much did (except maybe the biker gang). So I have a weird conflict between both loving what is here, but also wishing it moved faster but not knowing how to do it without losing something I really valued.
Despite all these many point of views… I’m still not sure I buy it. Yes, these people are spreading werewolfness unbenownst to the general public and running amok on a night - but I find it unlikely that as little epidemiology happened with the “survivors” of werewolf bites as did - or that far far more werewolves running amok in the night weren’t killed by modern weaponry. We’re told how werewolves are multiplying and we see more and more werewolves appear and the stories of those werewolves. But it all seems to hinge on the authorities being… rather blase and absent? I mean this is a plague, a serial killer and werewolves charging around London and this is the extent of the response? This isn’t some city in the north. Leeds could fall into a volcano and it’s unlikely anyone in government would notice *waves bitter northerner flag*.
I do like this book and wonder where it will go from here - especially the shades coming in from werewolf attitudes (some of these werewolves, I simply cannot see being all gung ho for genocide or taking over the world etc) which is going to add new layers of complexity for future books, raising the potential of resistances, werewolf factions and Liz being supremely awesome. All of these characters have wonderful potential for the future now the world is definitely moving towards the dystopia and as some of these characters are beginning to team up. I am intrigued. I am hooked. I am interested. I am intrigued. But I also want the excellent character stories to be backed with some movement in the world as well.
Read more
Werewolves have come to London, and subtly put their plans in motion. Their actions lost and mistaken for a rampant increase in serial killing and a new deadly plague taxing the resources of the city.
As people react to the growing panic, the growing demand on emergency services - very few people guess the truth and several people find themselves on the front line of the upcoming war.
This book is a dystopian development story, as we begin the eve of an apocalypse - this time with werewolves rather than the more traditional zombies.
Which is a grossly simplistic way to sum up this book. Like many of the good dystopians, this is less about the specific creatures in question or even their evil so much as it is a study of how society and people react to the slow collapse
Here we see a lot of insights into growing fear, panic, vigilantism and prejudice as immigrant groups in particular are scapegoated as is all too often common
One of the more unusual elements of this book is the very large number of characters, most of whom aren’t connected to each other in any real way (unless you count “living in London” which is a pretty nebulous definition of connection given the size of this city) but each of which have very different experiences, opinions and viewpoints to the creeping disaster caused by the explosion of werewolf numbers
This also includes a number of werewolf characters or characters who become werewolves, adding a level of nuance to the big dangerous threat far more so than you’d get from, say, zombies
It is interesting to see such a wide range of characters each adapting to the horrors of the growing werewolf encroachment, each of them reacting differently. My favourite and chosen protagonist is Liz the policewoman who is determined to hold this together, despite her criminally inclined father encroaching on her life and her sudden adoption of a Romanian child. I like her and I’d love to follow her story above all. There’s the reclusive agoraphobic woman, the father with Alzheimer's she cares for and her sister - who uses sex to steal from wealthy man while loving the thrill and risk of the whole thing (she’s also a character I’d kind of love to see despite not loving her storyline so far). The Sikh boy who forms an unlikely alliance with the boy bullying him as well as trying to protect his sister along with upholding and thinking on Sikh values (perhaps a little much for a young teen). The deeply religious Catholic gay teenager facing a desperate moral and ethical battle over his sinfulness of being gay and a murdering cannibal (and these being put kind of together is not… ideal, even if the storyline and his relationship to a gay Black werewolf contains more levels than this). A computer nerd who becomes an obsessive survivalist as he’s the only one who sees the way it’s going. A biker gang. A woman who may be a sociopath and her university professor. A Carribean nurse full of amazing compassion…
This means this book has a lot of diversity and representation, especially since nearly all of these characters have storylines of their own, which I definitely applaud. Especially since so many of these characters are so very compelling and with very interesting storylines
My issue with this book is it’s really really really long. Or it feels really really long. I’m not sure if it’s a bad issue, exactly, because none of this book is bad or boring or a problem. But, I’m reminded very much of early seasons of The Strain or Fear the Walking Dead - where you know where the story is going, you know we’re heading to the werewolf dystopia. Everything screams that dystopia is coming and by half way through the book I was kind of ready for the preamble to be over and for us to move on.
And on all those characters? Again. It’s long. It’s long - or feels long - because the dystopia doesn’t develop slowly but because we’re seeing each day through many many many lenses which does slow it down.
And, again, I’m torn here. I can’t say I want rid of any of these lenses. I liked these lenses a lot. I can’t point to any and say “hey, we don’t need this” (or, rather, I can say that we don’t NEED any of them - only some of them) or “I don’t want this” because I pretty much did (except maybe the biker gang). So I have a weird conflict between both loving what is here, but also wishing it moved faster but not knowing how to do it without losing something I really valued.
Despite all these many point of views… I’m still not sure I buy it. Yes, these people are spreading werewolfness unbenownst to the general public and running amok on a night - but I find it unlikely that as little epidemiology happened with the “survivors” of werewolf bites as did - or that far far more werewolves running amok in the night weren’t killed by modern weaponry. We’re told how werewolves are multiplying and we see more and more werewolves appear and the stories of those werewolves. But it all seems to hinge on the authorities being… rather blase and absent? I mean this is a plague, a serial killer and werewolves charging around London and this is the extent of the response? This isn’t some city in the north. Leeds could fall into a volcano and it’s unlikely anyone in government would notice *waves bitter northerner flag*.
I do like this book and wonder where it will go from here - especially the shades coming in from werewolf attitudes (some of these werewolves, I simply cannot see being all gung ho for genocide or taking over the world etc) which is going to add new layers of complexity for future books, raising the potential of resistances, werewolf factions and Liz being supremely awesome. All of these characters have wonderful potential for the future now the world is definitely moving towards the dystopia and as some of these characters are beginning to team up. I am intrigued. I am hooked. I am interested. I am intrigued. But I also want the excellent character stories to be backed with some movement in the world as well.
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January 9, 2018
I have to admit that this book caught me completely by surprised. I totally freaking loved it! The word building is intense and the characters are very well developed. This story starts off with Professor Wiseman proving that werewolves do exist, or in this case Lycanthropy. While he is discredited and basically called all manners of names by his peers, his students believe him. Case in point 3 of his students have turned from human into werewolves. Veritable shapeshifters and their plan is to change every human and infect them with the same virus. Lol. I love werewolves and this story took me on a totally different ride and I was pleasantly thrilled. Great start to a wonderful series!!! Well done Mr. Morris, truly well done. 5 Rip-Roaring, tear out your throat, in this case literally, stars!!!!!
*****ARC provided thru Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!!!!!
*****ARC provided thru Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!!!!!
April 11, 2020
Weretastic!!
I love a good werewolf story and this one is so good. I loved that it was set in London and loved how there's so much more to the story than just a bloody feast. There's a lot of different characters but they were easy to keep track of and I loved seeing some of their paths cross. I'm looking forward to the next book!!
I love a good werewolf story and this one is so good. I loved that it was set in London and loved how there's so much more to the story than just a bloody feast. There's a lot of different characters but they were easy to keep track of and I loved seeing some of their paths cross. I'm looking forward to the next book!!
December 11, 2017
Think American Werewolf in London minus the American but redone with a 21st century twist!
There's no waiting for the action to start, from the beginning you're into the story line and it quickly escalates from there.
The story line starts with a Scientist with a wild idea, who has escaped to the Carpathian Mountains to do research, about werewolves of all things. While we don't get a lot of back story on the research, a bit comes out during the story, the rest of the characters do keep the story moving. The students have become infected and turned on their professor. They return as werewolves to London to start the Werewolf Apocalypse with Leanne as the leader of the pack, highly intelligent and ready to take over the world one bite at a time. It is a first in a series and there are multiple lines that intertwine and follow parallel to the main line, including a headmaster who devours instead of disciplines, the police force dealing with the dismembered bodies, a high priced call girl/thief and a group of very different kids who become unlikely friends. Mark your calendars this book hits the stores early January 2018!
I'll be over here on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book in the series!
I did receive a copy of this book for free from the author on a librarything giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
There's no waiting for the action to start, from the beginning you're into the story line and it quickly escalates from there.
The story line starts with a Scientist with a wild idea, who has escaped to the Carpathian Mountains to do research, about werewolves of all things. While we don't get a lot of back story on the research, a bit comes out during the story, the rest of the characters do keep the story moving. The students have become infected and turned on their professor. They return as werewolves to London to start the Werewolf Apocalypse with Leanne as the leader of the pack, highly intelligent and ready to take over the world one bite at a time. It is a first in a series and there are multiple lines that intertwine and follow parallel to the main line, including a headmaster who devours instead of disciplines, the police force dealing with the dismembered bodies, a high priced call girl/thief and a group of very different kids who become unlikely friends. Mark your calendars this book hits the stores early January 2018!
I'll be over here on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book in the series!
I did receive a copy of this book for free from the author on a librarything giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
November 30, 2017
I absolutely loved this book! For so long Zombies have been dominating the apocalypse end of the world, that I loved this fresh take on it, and apart form the fact I love werewolf stories just added to it.
When a Professor discovers Lycanthropy and presents his findings to the medical world he becomes a laughing stock, so he and three students hole up in the Romanian mountains to continue their research, that is when things go horribly wrong for the Professor and the start of lycanthropy spreading.
I loved sitting back and watching how it all unfolded and how the disease was spread, whilst the country concentrated on sporadic "dog" attacks to it becoming a full blown emergency situation where the human race was faced with the choice - become a werewolf or die.
I can not wait to read more in this series, it had me gripped from the start!
When a Professor discovers Lycanthropy and presents his findings to the medical world he becomes a laughing stock, so he and three students hole up in the Romanian mountains to continue their research, that is when things go horribly wrong for the Professor and the start of lycanthropy spreading.
I loved sitting back and watching how it all unfolded and how the disease was spread, whilst the country concentrated on sporadic "dog" attacks to it becoming a full blown emergency situation where the human race was faced with the choice - become a werewolf or die.
I can not wait to read more in this series, it had me gripped from the start!
November 29, 2017
Professor Wiseman and three of his students are hiding out in the mountains after his discovery of lycanthropy. No one believed him but he is having the last laugh now. We follow along as the werewolves attack, bite, and kill humans. Of course humans have either one of two options, become a werewolf or die. The apocalypse is upon us and it is brought by a bite.
I love this horror story. It’s a fresh take since it seems everyone is into zombies and I really enjoy a good werewolf story. You have a great, dark and gritty creature killing humans and humans in denial becoming the snack every werewolf needs.
This is a great story and the start to a new series. I can’t wait to delve into the next volume. If you like werewolves, look no further. You have found the next book to add to your collection.
I received Wolf Blood from Reading Addiction Virtual Book Tours for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
I love this horror story. It’s a fresh take since it seems everyone is into zombies and I really enjoy a good werewolf story. You have a great, dark and gritty creature killing humans and humans in denial becoming the snack every werewolf needs.
This is a great story and the start to a new series. I can’t wait to delve into the next volume. If you like werewolves, look no further. You have found the next book to add to your collection.
I received Wolf Blood from Reading Addiction Virtual Book Tours for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.
February 25, 2020
Great books
Should be made into films or series . Really good read interesting new apocalypse . A must read for werewolf fans everywhere
Should be made into films or series . Really good read interesting new apocalypse . A must read for werewolf fans everywhere
December 18, 2017
4 stars
Please be aware that is a cliffhanger of sorts. The next in this series is to be published.
Dr. Wiseman is in trouble. He is the author of a breakthrough treatise on lycanthropy – the changes exhibited in people who complete the transformation from human to wolf. He was laughed out of the scientific community. Even his friends abandoned him. He retreated to the Carpathian Mountains with three research assistants. Slowly, the students became infected with the disease.
Some moths later in London, the three students embark upon an orgy of murder and mayhem in the streets of London. Human by day, wolf during the full moon, the students, Leanna, Adam and Samuel run amok. As they bite people. About half of their victims – those that don’t die outright – become wolves themselves.
An unusual team is loosely formed: Liz who is a police officer, Chris who is a computer genius but has to work as an IT guy at the high school because he “has no people skills”; Vijay, Drake and Rosie are high school students. The killings seem to be centered around the kids’ high school.
People are being killed and are disappearing. People are going berserk. Chris calls is the werewolf apocalypse. This is the story of the battle between our brave heroes and the werewolves for control of London. This book has action and bloodletting. All of our intrepid heroes meet their Armageddon’s in the final showdown of the book.
This book is fairly well written and plotted. It is written in a simplistic manner – not to say simple-minded, but easy to read. The tension begins immediately with the problems of Professor Wiseman. It continues throughout the story. I liked Liz a great deal. The rest of our cast of heroes, with the exception of Vijay, well, not so much. They were transparent and shallow. It was an interesting theory and a reasonably enjoyable read. It was a good way in which to waste a day.
I want to thank NetGalley and Landmark Media for forwarding a copy of this book to me to read.
Please be aware that is a cliffhanger of sorts. The next in this series is to be published.
Dr. Wiseman is in trouble. He is the author of a breakthrough treatise on lycanthropy – the changes exhibited in people who complete the transformation from human to wolf. He was laughed out of the scientific community. Even his friends abandoned him. He retreated to the Carpathian Mountains with three research assistants. Slowly, the students became infected with the disease.
Some moths later in London, the three students embark upon an orgy of murder and mayhem in the streets of London. Human by day, wolf during the full moon, the students, Leanna, Adam and Samuel run amok. As they bite people. About half of their victims – those that don’t die outright – become wolves themselves.
An unusual team is loosely formed: Liz who is a police officer, Chris who is a computer genius but has to work as an IT guy at the high school because he “has no people skills”; Vijay, Drake and Rosie are high school students. The killings seem to be centered around the kids’ high school.
People are being killed and are disappearing. People are going berserk. Chris calls is the werewolf apocalypse. This is the story of the battle between our brave heroes and the werewolves for control of London. This book has action and bloodletting. All of our intrepid heroes meet their Armageddon’s in the final showdown of the book.
This book is fairly well written and plotted. It is written in a simplistic manner – not to say simple-minded, but easy to read. The tension begins immediately with the problems of Professor Wiseman. It continues throughout the story. I liked Liz a great deal. The rest of our cast of heroes, with the exception of Vijay, well, not so much. They were transparent and shallow. It was an interesting theory and a reasonably enjoyable read. It was a good way in which to waste a day.
I want to thank NetGalley and Landmark Media for forwarding a copy of this book to me to read.
December 13, 2017
I received an advance copy from net galley for review.
It can be hard to do a good werewolf story. They usually fall into 2 categories. The old school type story of "i'm cursed" story line like the original wolf man film, or the earth protector, wolf pack story line, like twilight and such.
This is neither and incredibly refreshing. I really enjoyed the book. It starts out with a Professor Wiseman in a cabin in the carpathian mountains. He is trapped in this cabin with two former student assistants howling outside in the distance. The feeling of dread is palpable. The opening reminds me a bit of the evil dead film in a way,trapped in a cabin. It seems that the Professor was studying his theory of a new "disease/plague" that he believed was coming involving Lycanthropy. 2 of his 3 assistants were already werewolves and what happens to the 3 person I will not spoil. Just read the book.
After the opening scene with the professor we move ahead in time to London. This is where we again meet the professors assistants now planning to spread the "disease" of lycanthropy throughout London and the world. The story from this premise branches out into multiple characters and situations. I was impressed with the large cast of characters this book has. This being the 1st in a series the author has given us a ton of characters stories to explore. If I have any gripe about the story is that I wish the main assistants stories were more fleshed out.
This is a violent gory werewolf story. There are no twilight werewolves here. The different character stories are engaging and how the author brings these characters together in the end is believable and rewarding. I am so glad that I was able to read this book for review. As soon as I finished it, I went out and preordered it on amazon to show my support and be informed when the next chapter of this story is published.
If you like a good werewolf story this is must read. It is an outbreak story like a zombie book but with Werewolves who are cunning,devious, vicious and manipulative. I can't wait to see how this story evolves.
It can be hard to do a good werewolf story. They usually fall into 2 categories. The old school type story of "i'm cursed" story line like the original wolf man film, or the earth protector, wolf pack story line, like twilight and such.
This is neither and incredibly refreshing. I really enjoyed the book. It starts out with a Professor Wiseman in a cabin in the carpathian mountains. He is trapped in this cabin with two former student assistants howling outside in the distance. The feeling of dread is palpable. The opening reminds me a bit of the evil dead film in a way,trapped in a cabin. It seems that the Professor was studying his theory of a new "disease/plague" that he believed was coming involving Lycanthropy. 2 of his 3 assistants were already werewolves and what happens to the 3 person I will not spoil. Just read the book.
After the opening scene with the professor we move ahead in time to London. This is where we again meet the professors assistants now planning to spread the "disease" of lycanthropy throughout London and the world. The story from this premise branches out into multiple characters and situations. I was impressed with the large cast of characters this book has. This being the 1st in a series the author has given us a ton of characters stories to explore. If I have any gripe about the story is that I wish the main assistants stories were more fleshed out.
This is a violent gory werewolf story. There are no twilight werewolves here. The different character stories are engaging and how the author brings these characters together in the end is believable and rewarding. I am so glad that I was able to read this book for review. As soon as I finished it, I went out and preordered it on amazon to show my support and be informed when the next chapter of this story is published.
If you like a good werewolf story this is must read. It is an outbreak story like a zombie book but with Werewolves who are cunning,devious, vicious and manipulative. I can't wait to see how this story evolves.
July 8, 2018
Wolf Blood is a fresh, new take on the apocalypse--free of zombies and nuclear fallout. It's a welcome breath of fresh air in a market that's already overly saturated with the same tropes, and for that Steve Morris deserves props. That's not to say that there aren't issues with Wolf Blood. There are several, actually. It does, however, mean that this is a title worth taking the time to read if you're sick of the same washed up material.
Professor Wiseman and his three students, Samuel, Leann, and Adam, have tucked themselves away in the Carpathians after a poorly received publication foretelling of a werewolf apocalypse is met with widespread mockery and criticism. His reputation ruined, the Professor and his students continue their research in quiet solitude--until things go wrong. All three students become infected, soon returning to London to bring back the superiority of wolves.
Let's be honest, this idea is pretty interesting and in execution, Morris does a pretty decent job. I didn't find any outwardly obvious plot holes, and that's a plus too. The book is fast-paced, making for an easy and quick read. It isn't bogged down with too much exposition, either. In fact, it might not have enough in some cases. Fortunately, it doesn't detract too much from what's going on.
Also, characters. There are too many characters whose purpose isn't revealed in this book. Granted it's the first of a series and they probably have a reason to exist later on down the road, but ultimately I feel it would have been better if those characters were introduced later. Instead we end up with a handful of people we don't care about, and not enough time to develop feelings for those we do meet.
Morris's werewolves are an important topic of discussion too. They are somewhere in-between the romanticized version and the truly monstrous. As a fan of gore and horror, I was hoping for purely the latter--especially since it is an apocalypse book. While there is some sappiness to this crew of mangy mutts, much of their desires lean toward the more primal nature of a wolf.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this; I devoured it in just over twenty-four hours and, considering all that's going on in my life, that's a good thing. Rating wise, I'm stuck between three and four. Considering how much fun I had reading it, I've decided to lean toward the higher rating. This is definitely a fun book.
I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Professor Wiseman and his three students, Samuel, Leann, and Adam, have tucked themselves away in the Carpathians after a poorly received publication foretelling of a werewolf apocalypse is met with widespread mockery and criticism. His reputation ruined, the Professor and his students continue their research in quiet solitude--until things go wrong. All three students become infected, soon returning to London to bring back the superiority of wolves.
Let's be honest, this idea is pretty interesting and in execution, Morris does a pretty decent job. I didn't find any outwardly obvious plot holes, and that's a plus too. The book is fast-paced, making for an easy and quick read. It isn't bogged down with too much exposition, either. In fact, it might not have enough in some cases. Fortunately, it doesn't detract too much from what's going on.
Also, characters. There are too many characters whose purpose isn't revealed in this book. Granted it's the first of a series and they probably have a reason to exist later on down the road, but ultimately I feel it would have been better if those characters were introduced later. Instead we end up with a handful of people we don't care about, and not enough time to develop feelings for those we do meet.
Morris's werewolves are an important topic of discussion too. They are somewhere in-between the romanticized version and the truly monstrous. As a fan of gore and horror, I was hoping for purely the latter--especially since it is an apocalypse book. While there is some sappiness to this crew of mangy mutts, much of their desires lean toward the more primal nature of a wolf.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this; I devoured it in just over twenty-four hours and, considering all that's going on in my life, that's a good thing. Rating wise, I'm stuck between three and four. Considering how much fun I had reading it, I've decided to lean toward the higher rating. This is definitely a fun book.
I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
March 11, 2018
Wolf Blood is the first book in the Lyncathropic series, and it is, in fact, about werewolves. Now, fun fact before I get into my review: Werewolves terrify me. I first saw Stephen King's Silver Bullet when I was maybe six or seven years old. That movie traumatized me, and to this day, I still cannot handle werewolf movies or books. You may be wondering why I chose to read and review this, then. Well, let's just say I wanted to try and face my fears...
Wolf Blood does for werewolves what The Walking Dead has done for zombies. It puts them on the map, and it's a nice change, actually, from all the undead swarming all over. Now, don't get me wrong; I love a good zombie apocalypse, but changing it up to werewolves is definitely unique and kinda fun. Yes, I said fun. Maybe not for the characters in the book, but for the reader, sure.
The story starts with Professor Wiseman and three of his students holed up in the mountains, dealing with the repercussions of the professor's discovery. Unfortunately for him, no one took him seriously when he published his findings, and instead laughed at him for believing mankind could ever turn into wolves. Unfortunately for everyone else, Professor Wiseman was right, and now they're going to suffer for their disbelief.
Wolf Blood is pretty intense at time, and it may not be for the weak stomached people. There's lots of blood and gore, but to be fair, would you expect anything less from werewolves?
I thought the plot moved along nicely, and the book sort of sucks you in, making you race through the pages to see who might turn, who might survive, etc. You'll find yourself breathless at times, or, if you're like me, holding your breath while your anxiety skyrockets because werewolves.
And, since this is only the first book, I can say I'm definitely looking forward to the second one. I found myself really enjoying the story, even though it did scare me at times. I don't think I'll ever be able to handle werewolf books or movies completely, but it's a start.
Overall, I'd rate Wolf Blood four stars. Definitely check it out if werewolves are your thing.
Wolf Blood does for werewolves what The Walking Dead has done for zombies. It puts them on the map, and it's a nice change, actually, from all the undead swarming all over. Now, don't get me wrong; I love a good zombie apocalypse, but changing it up to werewolves is definitely unique and kinda fun. Yes, I said fun. Maybe not for the characters in the book, but for the reader, sure.
The story starts with Professor Wiseman and three of his students holed up in the mountains, dealing with the repercussions of the professor's discovery. Unfortunately for him, no one took him seriously when he published his findings, and instead laughed at him for believing mankind could ever turn into wolves. Unfortunately for everyone else, Professor Wiseman was right, and now they're going to suffer for their disbelief.
Wolf Blood is pretty intense at time, and it may not be for the weak stomached people. There's lots of blood and gore, but to be fair, would you expect anything less from werewolves?
I thought the plot moved along nicely, and the book sort of sucks you in, making you race through the pages to see who might turn, who might survive, etc. You'll find yourself breathless at times, or, if you're like me, holding your breath while your anxiety skyrockets because werewolves.
And, since this is only the first book, I can say I'm definitely looking forward to the second one. I found myself really enjoying the story, even though it did scare me at times. I don't think I'll ever be able to handle werewolf books or movies completely, but it's a start.
Overall, I'd rate Wolf Blood four stars. Definitely check it out if werewolves are your thing.
May 9, 2024
It's the end of the world as we know it! Not the zombie apocalypse but the Werewolf apocalypse!
A thoroughly entertaining first instalment of a series of six books detailing the rise of Lycanthopy (that's werewolves to you and me) the story is told through the experiences a variety of witnesses from all walks of life to what is happening around them and in some cases to them.
This first instalment details the beginning, the discovery and then the deliberate spread of the Werewolf virus by the medical students who have accidentally been infected, and the effect that has on civilisation - how in the confusion and initial misinformation it basically crumbles and everyone turns on each other. There is denial at the reported sightings of wolves in London, and at first, as the virus spreads and people are not sure what is happening, there are even reports of cannibal serial killers when a Romanian imigrant (who has the virus) is caught eating someone and so is assumed to be the serial killer and it provokes a backlash of racism against immigrants and as everything falls apart it raises the question who the real animals really are?
It has It has an interesting blend of fantasy, folklore, science, science fiction, faith, and human nature. The concept as to how the personalities of the humans infected with the Werewolf virus is amplified and so determines what sort of wolf they become or even if they survive the month long transformation after being bitten at all as their bodies fight the virus. It is a very moralistic story and I thought it was actually a euphamistic cautionary tale for civilisation. (Especially considering how things are right now).
It is the first book in a series of six, but none of the Kindle books are currently over £3. I initially just bought the first book (because it was only £1.99) but after I finished it, I immediately went on to Amazon and bought the rest of the series as the first book was a compelling read.
A thoroughly entertaining first instalment of a series of six books detailing the rise of Lycanthopy (that's werewolves to you and me) the story is told through the experiences a variety of witnesses from all walks of life to what is happening around them and in some cases to them.
This first instalment details the beginning, the discovery and then the deliberate spread of the Werewolf virus by the medical students who have accidentally been infected, and the effect that has on civilisation - how in the confusion and initial misinformation it basically crumbles and everyone turns on each other. There is denial at the reported sightings of wolves in London, and at first, as the virus spreads and people are not sure what is happening, there are even reports of cannibal serial killers when a Romanian imigrant (who has the virus) is caught eating someone and so is assumed to be the serial killer and it provokes a backlash of racism against immigrants and as everything falls apart it raises the question who the real animals really are?
It has It has an interesting blend of fantasy, folklore, science, science fiction, faith, and human nature. The concept as to how the personalities of the humans infected with the Werewolf virus is amplified and so determines what sort of wolf they become or even if they survive the month long transformation after being bitten at all as their bodies fight the virus. It is a very moralistic story and I thought it was actually a euphamistic cautionary tale for civilisation. (Especially considering how things are right now).
It is the first book in a series of six, but none of the Kindle books are currently over £3. I initially just bought the first book (because it was only £1.99) but after I finished it, I immediately went on to Amazon and bought the rest of the series as the first book was a compelling read.
December 18, 2017
4 stars
Please be aware that is a cliffhanger of sorts. The next in this series is to be published.
Dr. Wiseman is in trouble. He is the author of a breakthrough treatise on lycanthropy – the changes exhibited in people who complete the transformation from human to wolf. He was laughed out of the scientific community. Even his friends abandoned him. He retreated to the Carpathian Mountains with three research assistants. Slowly, the students became infected with the disease.
Some moths later in London, the three students embark upon an orgy of murder and mayhem in the streets of London. Human by day, wolf during the full moon, the students, Leanna, Adam and Samuel run amok. As they bite people. About half of their victims – those that don’t die outright – become wolves themselves.
An unusual team is loosely formed: Liz who is a police officer, Chris who is a computer genius but has to work as an IT guy at the high school because he “has no people skills”; Vijay, Drake and Rosie are high school students. The killings seem to be centered around the kids’ high school.
People are being killed and are disappearing. People are going berserk. Chris calls is the werewolf apocalypse. This is the story of the battle between our brave heroes and the werewolves for control of London. This book has action and bloodletting. All of our intrepid heroes meet their Armageddon’s in the final showdown of the book.
This book is fairly well written and plotted. It is written in a simplistic manner – not to say simple-minded, but easy to read. The tension begins immediately with the problems of Professor Wiseman. It continues throughout the story. I liked Liz a great deal. The rest of our cast of heroes, with the exception of Vijay, well, not so much. They were transparent and shallow. It was an interesting theory and a reasonably enjoyable read. It was a good way in which to waste a day.
I want to thank NetGalley and Landmark Media for forwarding a copy of this book to me to read.
Please be aware that is a cliffhanger of sorts. The next in this series is to be published.
Dr. Wiseman is in trouble. He is the author of a breakthrough treatise on lycanthropy – the changes exhibited in people who complete the transformation from human to wolf. He was laughed out of the scientific community. Even his friends abandoned him. He retreated to the Carpathian Mountains with three research assistants. Slowly, the students became infected with the disease.
Some moths later in London, the three students embark upon an orgy of murder and mayhem in the streets of London. Human by day, wolf during the full moon, the students, Leanna, Adam and Samuel run amok. As they bite people. About half of their victims – those that don’t die outright – become wolves themselves.
An unusual team is loosely formed: Liz who is a police officer, Chris who is a computer genius but has to work as an IT guy at the high school because he “has no people skills”; Vijay, Drake and Rosie are high school students. The killings seem to be centered around the kids’ high school.
People are being killed and are disappearing. People are going berserk. Chris calls is the werewolf apocalypse. This is the story of the battle between our brave heroes and the werewolves for control of London. This book has action and bloodletting. All of our intrepid heroes meet their Armageddon’s in the final showdown of the book.
This book is fairly well written and plotted. It is written in a simplistic manner – not to say simple-minded, but easy to read. The tension begins immediately with the problems of Professor Wiseman. It continues throughout the story. I liked Liz a great deal. The rest of our cast of heroes, with the exception of Vijay, well, not so much. They were transparent and shallow. It was an interesting theory and a reasonably enjoyable read. It was a good way in which to waste a day.
I want to thank NetGalley and Landmark Media for forwarding a copy of this book to me to read.
January 7, 2018
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Wolf Blood reads completely unlike most other werewolf novels out there. For one thing, it isn't a curse and the focus is on science not magic or the esoteric, which I found made a refreshing change. In fact it read more like a zombie apocalypse scenario but with werewolves rather than zombies and that really worked for me. Morris gives the story the time it needs, building the suspense and holding back the monster - again unlike most other werewolf stories which to focus less on world building and more on short, violent animalistic action sequences. The characters were engaging and I was quickly hooked. I can't wait to see how the rest of this series turns out. Those who enjoyed Mira Grant's 'Feed' series would probably enjoy this as it's in the same science-horror vein. Highly recommend.
Wolf Blood reads completely unlike most other werewolf novels out there. For one thing, it isn't a curse and the focus is on science not magic or the esoteric, which I found made a refreshing change. In fact it read more like a zombie apocalypse scenario but with werewolves rather than zombies and that really worked for me. Morris gives the story the time it needs, building the suspense and holding back the monster - again unlike most other werewolf stories which to focus less on world building and more on short, violent animalistic action sequences. The characters were engaging and I was quickly hooked. I can't wait to see how the rest of this series turns out. Those who enjoyed Mira Grant's 'Feed' series would probably enjoy this as it's in the same science-horror vein. Highly recommend.
January 18, 2018
Horror fans are in for a treat! These werewolves are cunning and unstoppable at spreading the lycanthropy disease. I was very excited to read this. This author pulls out all the stops so there's lots of gore and action to be had among these pages. Loved this from the moment I started reading. This is the first book in the series, so yes, it does end on a cliffhanger, but now I can't wait for book two.
We start off with Professor Norman Wiseman who is studying the lycanthropy disease in Romania when unfortunate mishaps occur. Then the rest of this takes place in London where the werewolf apocalypse spreads like the plague. This switches around to the different characters this book centers around. Amazing details give this authenticity. You're in for a wild ride.
We start off with Professor Norman Wiseman who is studying the lycanthropy disease in Romania when unfortunate mishaps occur. Then the rest of this takes place in London where the werewolf apocalypse spreads like the plague. This switches around to the different characters this book centers around. Amazing details give this authenticity. You're in for a wild ride.
March 8, 2020
Lycanthropic: Book 1 of 4.
An British epidemiologist chooses to study lycanthropy in the Carpathian Mts of Romanian with his four students/test subjects--deciding to view it not as a new (old) class of disease, but as a gift--a pathway to superpowers. After the test subjects "turn" and slaughter their teacher, they return to London and change their major from epidemiology to genetics and, so, begin the Change: The end of Homo sapiens and the "debut" of Homo lupinis -- the Lychanthropic. The infection causes either death or transformation--only the strong survive and the Werewolf Apocalypse begins.
An British epidemiologist chooses to study lycanthropy in the Carpathian Mts of Romanian with his four students/test subjects--deciding to view it not as a new (old) class of disease, but as a gift--a pathway to superpowers. After the test subjects "turn" and slaughter their teacher, they return to London and change their major from epidemiology to genetics and, so, begin the Change: The end of Homo sapiens and the "debut" of Homo lupinis -- the Lychanthropic. The infection causes either death or transformation--only the strong survive and the Werewolf Apocalypse begins.
December 24, 2017
I was granted a copy of Wolf Blood by Landmark Media through Netgally.
Steve Morris hit it out of the park with this amazing book. I love apocalyptic books, but it seems like the same thing every time...zombies. To have a book where the spreading virus is lycanthropy is not only refreshing, but truly exciting. Getting to see how the virus spread and the research the professor made this book move to the top of my favorites list. I absolutely love horror books and I cannot wait to read more of this series.
Steve Morris hit it out of the park with this amazing book. I love apocalyptic books, but it seems like the same thing every time...zombies. To have a book where the spreading virus is lycanthropy is not only refreshing, but truly exciting. Getting to see how the virus spread and the research the professor made this book move to the top of my favorites list. I absolutely love horror books and I cannot wait to read more of this series.
December 17, 2017
Wow! There is a lot of action that unfolds throughout this novel. There is a lot of backstory that needs to be given and details on the world Steve Morris has created. He does a great job of doing that without bogging down the reader with details and keeping the story fast paced. The sheer amount of action, twists, and surprises was shocking to me. It is very rare that a novel can surprise me as many times as this one did. It will definitely keep its reader on their toes. I think this is a fantastic novel and the entire time I looked forward to seeing where he took both his characters and the world he had created.
January 24, 2018
I think that overall this is a very interesting concept and the execution of both the plot and the compelling characters were very well done. Fast Paced and Fun fueled. It is a wonderful addition to the post-apocalyptic genre. Once I was in this novel I was immersed for sure. One of my favorite things was the pacing. I felt like everything really flowed smoothly and led to an easy read.
February 15, 2018
When a professor takes a group of grad students into the mountains, it doesn't end well. Now a werewolf virus spreads like a plague through the country. I thought this was a very interesting story and I liked how the story unfolded. A must read for werewolf fans.
January 8, 2020
This is the first book in the series, and it grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and wouldn't let me go until I breathlessly read the last page...
What a novel idea... Lycanthropic apocalypse.
Steve Morris is a genius!!
It is a series, and you have to read them in order or you'll be lost...
A thrill a second roller coaster page turning ride of epic proportions... If you read only one series this year... READ THIS!
I absolutely loved this book, and couldn't wait to start the next one... Finally my Kindle Unlimited membership pays off.
What a novel idea... Lycanthropic apocalypse.
Steve Morris is a genius!!
It is a series, and you have to read them in order or you'll be lost...
A thrill a second roller coaster page turning ride of epic proportions... If you read only one series this year... READ THIS!
I absolutely loved this book, and couldn't wait to start the next one... Finally my Kindle Unlimited membership pays off.
December 5, 2020
If you're looking for a straight up, blood and guts werewolf story with series potential, this is your book. Morris has created a terrifying premise that takes you through the first novel and sets up the series.
January 26, 2018
Horror fans are in for a treat! These werewolves are cunning and unstoppable at spreading the lycanthropy disease. I was very excited to read this. This author pulls out all the stops so there's lots of gore and action to be had among these pages. Loved this from the moment I started reading. This is the first book in the series, so yes, it does end on a cliffhanger, but now I can't wait for book two.
We start off with Professor Norman Wiseman who is studying the lycanthropy disease in Romania when unfortunate mishaps occur. Then the rest of this takes place in London where the werewolf apocalypse spreads like the plague. This switches around to the different characters this book centers around. Amazing details give this authenticity. You're in for a wild ride.
Reviewed by Janet of the GothicMoms Review Team
We start off with Professor Norman Wiseman who is studying the lycanthropy disease in Romania when unfortunate mishaps occur. Then the rest of this takes place in London where the werewolf apocalypse spreads like the plague. This switches around to the different characters this book centers around. Amazing details give this authenticity. You're in for a wild ride.
Reviewed by Janet of the GothicMoms Review Team
September 21, 2018
Werewolves going global.
Always something happening. You really get involved and there is just enough gore....I am already invested in book number two!
Always something happening. You really get involved and there is just enough gore....I am already invested in book number two!
September 12, 2018
Interesting
This book kept my interest up and was difficult to put down. Made me wish for more. Characters are very easy to see in my mind while reading.
This book kept my interest up and was difficult to put down. Made me wish for more. Characters are very easy to see in my mind while reading.
August 29, 2018
It was very tempting to give this book the full 5 stars. It could be worthy of it just because of the new trail it blazes in Apocalyptic tales. Blood Moon is twenty stars above any EMP story and completely avoids the well-used zombie catastrophes.
Congratulations on the writing, editing, character development. Fantastic Job.
Congratulations on the writing, editing, character development. Fantastic Job.
December 4, 2019
No more lions, tigers and bears
WOW !!!!!
What a roller coaster of a book, yah just can’t put it down for a
Minute. Took me 2 1/2 hours to finish and I can’t wait for the next one. You really need to read this book, I always loved the werewolf genre and have to tell you that this one had me locking the door and checking the windows..... I Will be following the author and keep letting everyone know what they
Will be missing if they pass this up. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
WOW !!!!!
What a roller coaster of a book, yah just can’t put it down for a
Minute. Took me 2 1/2 hours to finish and I can’t wait for the next one. You really need to read this book, I always loved the werewolf genre and have to tell you that this one had me locking the door and checking the windows..... I Will be following the author and keep letting everyone know what they
Will be missing if they pass this up. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
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