Silver Moons, Black Steel

Wolfwalker #5

by Tara K. Harper

“Tara K. Harper’s Wolfwalker novels are a particular favorite of mine.”—Anne McCaffrey

Dion-Healer, also called Wolfwalker, dared to try to unlock the secrets of aliens. Her courage was rewarded with their fury, and she was nearly destroyed. Now, desperate to put distance between herself and the fate that awaits her, Dion rages against the wolves as much as she rages against the world.

But she cannot elude those who seek the Gray Ones, who grow restless with her absence; the brother searching the wilderness for his Wolfwalker twin; and the people of her homeland, who are relying on her to secure their future with her new knowledge. And there is one a distant warrior unable to resist the mysterious force that summons him to find a woman whose face he has never seen, whose name he has never heard.

As the forces of destiny converge on Dion, she must fight to keep her secrets safe--secrets that could change Wolfwalker, warrior, and their very world forever.

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Wolves, Fiction

448 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Darryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 6th book in the Wolfwaker series, and is a worthy addition to the series. I felt conflicted as I read the book, because the underlying thread of this series has been following Dion's adventures, yet the real focus is on a new character named Talon, a raider. It's an adjustment to shift perspectives, and see life through the eyes of a raider since we've grown to dispise them as much as Dion. I felt myself wanting to find out more about Dion throughout the novel, and hoping that the story would shift back to Dion's perspective. Still, I found the story engaging, and couldn't put the book down...
It looks like Tara Harper may be ready to move away from Dion while staying within the same world. I only wish Tara would give us more information on some of the secondary characters like Rhom, Tehana, Gamon, and Gray Hishn. I love the Wolfwalker series, but I wonder how many books Tara has left in her that adds to the legend of Dion...

[Rachel King · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my second favorite, out of the five books that Dion is our heroine (Wolwalker is number one, of course). It's really well written and very engaging. It feels like a much better place to say goodbye to our main characters than after Storm Runner, which felt like it had kind of an abrupt ending...
Two more published books in this series are left for me to read. Hopefully, our other heroines will be as wonderful and mesmerizing as Dion and Grey Hishen...

Spoiler: According to my Kindle, I figured out who the hunter actually was at the 20%. I'd love to hear from other people when it jumped out to them! I figured out once Harper wrote that Talon had a sister, for some reason, lol.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silver Moons, Black Steel (Wolfwalker #5)
by Tara K. Harper
this book shows the human animal pairing, on a psychological connection between a young girl and her wolf in attempt to help her world... this is a great series.

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A second part, together with the previous novel it makes a great story. On its own, less. But I always enjoy hanging out with Dion and Hishn! I don't remember my first impressions of it, I wish I did! I'd like to know if I figured out the mysterious hunter before it became obvious...

[Susan Tietjen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tara was always a great author, although this book had a slower beginning than some of her others. I always love the wolves and the deep, dark secret of the aliens and the alien world the people in these stories have to endure.

[Jeffrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

On its own merits this is not a bad book, but I think the author has strayed very far from the original premise of the stories and its a big mistake.

[Ylrac · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a VERY good book. All of Tara K. Harper's books are very good.