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Brad Coulter #3
Wolfman is Back
Jeter Wolfe swore revenge if he escaped from prison-and he has.Detective Brad Coulter knows too well the danger Wolfe presents. When Wolfe was the enforcer of the Gypsy Jokers Motorcycle gang, he held captive and raped and two teens.Would they be his target? What about the female prosecutor and cops? But Wolfe strikes much closer to home-Coulter's home.
366 pages, Paperback
Published September 29, 2019
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About the author
Dwayne Clayden
13 books28 followersDwayne Clayden combines his knowledge and experience as a police officer and paramedic to write realistic crime thrillers.
Crisis Point, Dwayne’s first novel, was a finalist for the 2015 Crime Writers of Canada, Arthur Ellis Awards.
OutlawMC, Wolfman is Back, and 13 Days of Terror are the next novels in the Brad Coulter Thriller Series, which continued in 2021 with Goddess of Justice.
In August 2020 Dwayne released the first novel in a new western crime thriller series, Speargrass-Opioid. The second in the series, Speargrass-Vengeance, will launch in Spring 2022.
His short story, Hell Hath No Fury, was published in AB Negative, an anthology of short stories from Alberta Crime Writers and On The Run (a Coulter Prequel) was published in May 2021 in Last Shot, an anthology from Western Canada Crime Writers.
In his 42 year career, Dwayne served as a police officer, paramedic, tactical paramedic, firefighter, emergency medical services (EMS) chief, educator, and academic chair.
The co-author of four paramedic textbooks, he has spoken internationally at EMS conferences for the past three decades.
Dwayne is a past member of the boards of the Crime Writers of Canada, and Alexandra Writers Centre Society and leads the Calgary Crime Writers.
Dwayne is a popular speaker with writing groups and writing conference attendees.
To learn more, visit him at: www.dwayneclayden.com
“Clayden’s writing is crisp and his characters jump from the pages. His novels allow me to delve into the depths of the villain’s mind but experience the goodness of Brad Coulter.”
JJ Reichenbach.
Crisis Point, Dwayne’s first novel, was a finalist for the 2015 Crime Writers of Canada, Arthur Ellis Awards.
OutlawMC, Wolfman is Back, and 13 Days of Terror are the next novels in the Brad Coulter Thriller Series, which continued in 2021 with Goddess of Justice.
In August 2020 Dwayne released the first novel in a new western crime thriller series, Speargrass-Opioid. The second in the series, Speargrass-Vengeance, will launch in Spring 2022.
His short story, Hell Hath No Fury, was published in AB Negative, an anthology of short stories from Alberta Crime Writers and On The Run (a Coulter Prequel) was published in May 2021 in Last Shot, an anthology from Western Canada Crime Writers.
In his 42 year career, Dwayne served as a police officer, paramedic, tactical paramedic, firefighter, emergency medical services (EMS) chief, educator, and academic chair.
The co-author of four paramedic textbooks, he has spoken internationally at EMS conferences for the past three decades.
Dwayne is a past member of the boards of the Crime Writers of Canada, and Alexandra Writers Centre Society and leads the Calgary Crime Writers.
Dwayne is a popular speaker with writing groups and writing conference attendees.
To learn more, visit him at: www.dwayneclayden.com
“Clayden’s writing is crisp and his characters jump from the pages. His novels allow me to delve into the depths of the villain’s mind but experience the goodness of Brad Coulter.”
JJ Reichenbach.
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December 6, 2019
Since the release of his first book in 2018, author Dwayne Clayden has quickly become an author to follow. In his first ever series, Clayden has released two books following the Calgary cop Brad Coulter who always seems to find trouble no matter where he goes. Starting out as a rookie in Crisis Point, Coulter was promoted to a Sergeant in Outlaw MC, and now, in Clayden’s newest book Wolfman is Back, Coulter is now a Detective. Four years have passed since the events in Crisis Point and Coulter has been through many dangerous encounters in his line of work. However, the events that lie in wait for Coulter in Wolfman is Back are far worse than anything he has endured thus far. Readers will have no idea of the shocker the third installment of Clayden’s series has in store for them.
Two years have passed since the war between the Gypsy Jokers and the Satan’s Soldiers ended. The Hell’s Angels is the only biker gang known in Calgary now and they have remained relatively quiet, not causing any disturbances that would have the cops going after them. That does not mean Calgary is safe from harm, for a former Gypsy Joker, Jeter Wolfe, has escaped from prison. As the former enforcer of the Gypsy Jokers, Wolfe has a reputation: large, cruel, and ruthless. He was a man who always got his way, especially when it came to having his way with prostitutes. He had sworn revenge against many individuals before he was put in prison, some of these individuals near and dear to Detective Brad Coulter. Now that Wolfe is free, Detective Coulter is on the case with his team to catch him. The only questions are: who will be Wolfe’s targets and will Coulter be able to protect them?
A tip of the hat must go to Clayden for becoming a stronger storyteller with each new book he writes. He made an excellent first impression with his debut and the first in his series, Crisis Point, as he focused on a single band of criminals doing wrong. His second, Outlaw MC, was more complex and realistic than the first, leaving a chilling impact on readers as two biker gangs warred against one another. Now, with Wolfman is Back, readers will be left shaken by how terrifying one single human being can be and the damage one single human being can do within a short period of time.
Unlike his first two books, Clayden focuses on characters readers have come to know rather than introducing a plethora of new characters like in Outlaw MC. The smaller roster of characters creates an incredibly steady flow in telling the story, making it move faster than it seems to be moving. As has become Clayden’s norm, readers will get a first person look into the thoughts and actions of each of the characters, with both good and evil intents. Readers know by now how selfless Coulter is and it is wonderful to see the development he has had in the past two books/ four years from a somewhat reckless rookie cop into a more mature take-charge detective. He is definitely a character who cares when no one else seems to and he is the protector of the people of Calgary and the protector of those he cares for most.
However, the character readers will really want to pay attention to is the Wolfman himself, Jeter Wolfe. Clayden has done such an incredible job of creating a character that is both hauntingly captivating, yet terrifying at the same time. Just from Outlaw MC, readers will know how terrifying Wolfe is, but what makes him, in a way, captivating is the way he thinks. It is hard to imagine even writing a character such as Wolfe for he is a twisted character. “…the mistake the psychiatrists and my colleague are making is thinking that Wolfe lacks intelligence, that he is simple and slow. Nothing could be further from the truth. He is clever, deceitful, devious and manipulative. He knows exactly what he is doing” (Clayden Loc 1775).
Wolfman is Back has proven to be yet another nail-biting experience for readers who have been following Clayden’s Calgary cop. The beginning of the third installment of this series is a bit slower paced, but by the time readers reach the halfway point of the story, they should anticipate on finishing it in one sitting. Their eyes will be glued to the page and won’t be able to move fast enough as Clayden throws in various twists and turns all the way to the shocking conclusion. Readers who are just being introduced to Clayden’s suspense thriller series should read Crisis Point and Outlaw MC first before going into Wolfman is Back for this book is a game changer for Coulter moving forward. Readers should be on the lookout for Clayden’s next book of the series, for after finishing these first three books, they will be anxious to know what happens next.
**Originally published on my blog, Roll Out Reviews, on December 5, 2019**
Two years have passed since the war between the Gypsy Jokers and the Satan’s Soldiers ended. The Hell’s Angels is the only biker gang known in Calgary now and they have remained relatively quiet, not causing any disturbances that would have the cops going after them. That does not mean Calgary is safe from harm, for a former Gypsy Joker, Jeter Wolfe, has escaped from prison. As the former enforcer of the Gypsy Jokers, Wolfe has a reputation: large, cruel, and ruthless. He was a man who always got his way, especially when it came to having his way with prostitutes. He had sworn revenge against many individuals before he was put in prison, some of these individuals near and dear to Detective Brad Coulter. Now that Wolfe is free, Detective Coulter is on the case with his team to catch him. The only questions are: who will be Wolfe’s targets and will Coulter be able to protect them?
A tip of the hat must go to Clayden for becoming a stronger storyteller with each new book he writes. He made an excellent first impression with his debut and the first in his series, Crisis Point, as he focused on a single band of criminals doing wrong. His second, Outlaw MC, was more complex and realistic than the first, leaving a chilling impact on readers as two biker gangs warred against one another. Now, with Wolfman is Back, readers will be left shaken by how terrifying one single human being can be and the damage one single human being can do within a short period of time.
Unlike his first two books, Clayden focuses on characters readers have come to know rather than introducing a plethora of new characters like in Outlaw MC. The smaller roster of characters creates an incredibly steady flow in telling the story, making it move faster than it seems to be moving. As has become Clayden’s norm, readers will get a first person look into the thoughts and actions of each of the characters, with both good and evil intents. Readers know by now how selfless Coulter is and it is wonderful to see the development he has had in the past two books/ four years from a somewhat reckless rookie cop into a more mature take-charge detective. He is definitely a character who cares when no one else seems to and he is the protector of the people of Calgary and the protector of those he cares for most.
However, the character readers will really want to pay attention to is the Wolfman himself, Jeter Wolfe. Clayden has done such an incredible job of creating a character that is both hauntingly captivating, yet terrifying at the same time. Just from Outlaw MC, readers will know how terrifying Wolfe is, but what makes him, in a way, captivating is the way he thinks. It is hard to imagine even writing a character such as Wolfe for he is a twisted character. “…the mistake the psychiatrists and my colleague are making is thinking that Wolfe lacks intelligence, that he is simple and slow. Nothing could be further from the truth. He is clever, deceitful, devious and manipulative. He knows exactly what he is doing” (Clayden Loc 1775).
Wolfman is Back has proven to be yet another nail-biting experience for readers who have been following Clayden’s Calgary cop. The beginning of the third installment of this series is a bit slower paced, but by the time readers reach the halfway point of the story, they should anticipate on finishing it in one sitting. Their eyes will be glued to the page and won’t be able to move fast enough as Clayden throws in various twists and turns all the way to the shocking conclusion. Readers who are just being introduced to Clayden’s suspense thriller series should read Crisis Point and Outlaw MC first before going into Wolfman is Back for this book is a game changer for Coulter moving forward. Readers should be on the lookout for Clayden’s next book of the series, for after finishing these first three books, they will be anxious to know what happens next.
**Originally published on my blog, Roll Out Reviews, on December 5, 2019**
December 7, 2020
page turning book loved that it is set in Calgary as I lived here for 40 yrs
Set in the 1970s still brings one back to the time when cell phones did not exist and pay phones were they way things were .. Wolfman is a terrible character, scarey as heck.... good read
Set in the 1970s still brings one back to the time when cell phones did not exist and pay phones were they way things were .. Wolfman is a terrible character, scarey as heck.... good read
April 23, 2022
Wow what a great book!
These are the best books I have read in a while I just couldn't put it down I laughed and boy did I cry at the end. I would give ten stars if I could I can't wait until the next one!
These are the best books I have read in a while I just couldn't put it down I laughed and boy did I cry at the end. I would give ten stars if I could I can't wait until the next one!
January 12, 2024
Dwayne does a very creditable job writing in a genre I don't normally read...but he kept me coming back. Well done!
March 19, 2020
Possibly the best of the 1st 3 books in the series. Wolfman is a villain you won't forget. Our heroes feel like our friends. An excellent read.
November 4, 2019
This is the Third Book in the Brad Coulter Series by Dwayne Clayden. Absolutely brilliant writing. I got to read a pre-release version. I’ll admit a little bias as a horror lover, but I think this one is my favourite so far. It’s darker than the previous ones, grittier, and addresses some darker themes in general. Coulter is as clever as ever, the pacing and suspense are killer, and the characters pop right off the page.
It follows not only Brad as a POV character, and he has developed considerably from the beginning of the series (dealt with a lot, lost a lot, and is about to face more than he ever thought he could handle in this book) but it also follows Jeter Wolfe (the Wolfman himself) as a POV character. And as anyone who read Book 2 knows, this is one very bad guy. His POV falls in direct juxtaposition to the goodness/lawfulness of Brad, which is the point. Brad is everything Jeter could never be, and Jeter hates him. Jeter seeks revenge over the course of the plot against those he blames for his imprisonment after Book 2, primarily the crown’s lawyer.
The choice to explore Wolfe’s POV is a bold one, because it gives us the chance to see Wolfe as not purely a typical flat “bad guy” but a 3D villain with his own twisted self-justifications and warped world view. The reason I say this is a bold move though is that plenty of authors attempt to pull this off with a character as fundamentally awful as Wolfe but may err too far into sympathetic territory and it’s such a difficult balance to maintain—as a reader, I don’t want to be expected to feel like an evil character is in the right necessarily, especially when it comes to sexual predators, but I do want to understand the psychology behind that character while still maintaining that sense of right and wrong. Clayden handles this perfectly for me. As a reader I get that opportunity to experience dramatic irony by following the villain’s POV (resulting in incredible plot tension and foreshadowing) and to delve into the horrible depths of the villain’s mind, but this is always balanced by the fierce goodness of Coulter as the primary POV—his fierce protectiveness, how hard he works to keep his city safe, the care with which he treats his loved ones/friends/team.
The secondary characters are, as always, excellent and fully formed, each with their own character development and character arcs. The dialogue is as sharp and funny as you’ll have come to expect with a Clayden novel, and the plot clips forward at a fast, page-turning pace. As I’ve said before, if you like Lee Child, you’ll probably like this. An excellent police thriller, this one with a somewhat darker crime fiction twist that I loved.
It follows not only Brad as a POV character, and he has developed considerably from the beginning of the series (dealt with a lot, lost a lot, and is about to face more than he ever thought he could handle in this book) but it also follows Jeter Wolfe (the Wolfman himself) as a POV character. And as anyone who read Book 2 knows, this is one very bad guy. His POV falls in direct juxtaposition to the goodness/lawfulness of Brad, which is the point. Brad is everything Jeter could never be, and Jeter hates him. Jeter seeks revenge over the course of the plot against those he blames for his imprisonment after Book 2, primarily the crown’s lawyer.
The choice to explore Wolfe’s POV is a bold one, because it gives us the chance to see Wolfe as not purely a typical flat “bad guy” but a 3D villain with his own twisted self-justifications and warped world view. The reason I say this is a bold move though is that plenty of authors attempt to pull this off with a character as fundamentally awful as Wolfe but may err too far into sympathetic territory and it’s such a difficult balance to maintain—as a reader, I don’t want to be expected to feel like an evil character is in the right necessarily, especially when it comes to sexual predators, but I do want to understand the psychology behind that character while still maintaining that sense of right and wrong. Clayden handles this perfectly for me. As a reader I get that opportunity to experience dramatic irony by following the villain’s POV (resulting in incredible plot tension and foreshadowing) and to delve into the horrible depths of the villain’s mind, but this is always balanced by the fierce goodness of Coulter as the primary POV—his fierce protectiveness, how hard he works to keep his city safe, the care with which he treats his loved ones/friends/team.
The secondary characters are, as always, excellent and fully formed, each with their own character development and character arcs. The dialogue is as sharp and funny as you’ll have come to expect with a Clayden novel, and the plot clips forward at a fast, page-turning pace. As I’ve said before, if you like Lee Child, you’ll probably like this. An excellent police thriller, this one with a somewhat darker crime fiction twist that I loved.
December 7, 2019
Wolfman is Back is the third book in Dwayne Clayden’s Brad Coulter series. The opening scene is chilling and creates an ample sense of dread for the story. From start to finish, the tension is like an over-filled balloon that is ready to burst at any minute. Mr. Clayden’s writing is crisp and his characters jump from the pages.
Jeter Wolfe, known by his biker name, Wolfman, was introduced in Mr. Clayden’s Outlaw MC. The menacing maniac has escaped prison. He not only poses a threat to the public in general, but he specifically is targeting the females involved in his arrest and incarceration. Including the antagonist’s POV added to the chill factor of the novel. Brad Coulter returns to the police force, as a detective, just in time to pursue Wolfman. Coulter is perfection as a series lead character.
Brad Coulter is a strong man’s-man who is something of a James Bond (albeit less suave). He is protective, generous, and a strong leader. I felt the camaraderie within the police department as well as their competition with the Mounties. There are a couple love-interest story threads, but romance is not the primary focus of the story.
Each of Mr. Clayden’s works of fiction has been better than the prior. The character development is excellent and the dialogue is sharp with a touch of humor. Wolfman is Back is a richly detailed police procedural, and I found this fast-paced thriller is riveting from the first page to the last.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. For more reading recommendations, visit Book Junkie Reviews at www.abookjunkiereviews.wordpress.com
Jeter Wolfe, known by his biker name, Wolfman, was introduced in Mr. Clayden’s Outlaw MC. The menacing maniac has escaped prison. He not only poses a threat to the public in general, but he specifically is targeting the females involved in his arrest and incarceration. Including the antagonist’s POV added to the chill factor of the novel. Brad Coulter returns to the police force, as a detective, just in time to pursue Wolfman. Coulter is perfection as a series lead character.
Brad Coulter is a strong man’s-man who is something of a James Bond (albeit less suave). He is protective, generous, and a strong leader. I felt the camaraderie within the police department as well as their competition with the Mounties. There are a couple love-interest story threads, but romance is not the primary focus of the story.
Each of Mr. Clayden’s works of fiction has been better than the prior. The character development is excellent and the dialogue is sharp with a touch of humor. Wolfman is Back is a richly detailed police procedural, and I found this fast-paced thriller is riveting from the first page to the last.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. For more reading recommendations, visit Book Junkie Reviews at www.abookjunkiereviews.wordpress.com
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