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Werewolf on the Western Front
France, 1916. Europe is riven by two years of mechanised slaughter in the Great War. Hundreds of miles of muddy trenches and chemically-polluted wasteland run from the North Sea to Switzerland. Here at the southern border, so-called Kilometre Zero is quiet. The enlisted men are too cold and tired to pursue valour, the officers too wary of upsetting their neutral Swiss neighbours. Both French and German forces are content to huddle by their fires and let their comrades fight it out further up the line.
But something is upsetting the silent, snowy peace of Kilometre Zero. Livestock are found mutilated, a night patrol suffers a grisly encounter, and a captured German deserter carries a dire warning. As the full moon rises above the Jura Mountains, American legionnaire Sam Carter and British officer Lucas Avery once again find themselves drawn into battle with a supernatural evil...
But something is upsetting the silent, snowy peace of Kilometre Zero. Livestock are found mutilated, a night patrol suffers a grisly encounter, and a captured German deserter carries a dire warning. As the full moon rises above the Jura Mountains, American legionnaire Sam Carter and British officer Lucas Avery once again find themselves drawn into battle with a supernatural evil...
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2020
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18 books84 followersShane Carrow is an Australian writer of science fiction, horror and fantasy. Born and raised in Western Australia, he now lives in Melbourne.
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February 21, 2022
This is a great follow up to the first book in the series, and is even better than the first book. Again the title tells you exactly what the book is about, but again the author surprises you throughout.
The book sets of at a fast pace and keeps it that way till the end, and with a werewolf involved, the body-count is much higher than the first book, and much more gruesome. The wolf itself is well written and I liked the authors take on the monster, from it's physical description to it's personality in human form. The supporting characters in this book was yet again well written into the story and each added value to the storyline. The setting of the story in Kilometer Zero on the Western Front next to Switzerland was also a great choice by the author, as this is an unknown area of the Western Front history. The historical background is also spot on by the author, which shows his research and knowledge is solid.
Again the stand out for the book is again Avery and Carter, and it is great to see how they have developed from the first book and how this continues throughout this second book. The dialogue between them is good again and though they differ so much, they grow even closer during this adventure.
I recommend to read this as a series, as a lot will not be understood if you do not read the first one. Wonder what the next title will be...
The book sets of at a fast pace and keeps it that way till the end, and with a werewolf involved, the body-count is much higher than the first book, and much more gruesome. The wolf itself is well written and I liked the authors take on the monster, from it's physical description to it's personality in human form. The supporting characters in this book was yet again well written into the story and each added value to the storyline. The setting of the story in Kilometer Zero on the Western Front next to Switzerland was also a great choice by the author, as this is an unknown area of the Western Front history. The historical background is also spot on by the author, which shows his research and knowledge is solid.
Again the stand out for the book is again Avery and Carter, and it is great to see how they have developed from the first book and how this continues throughout this second book. The dialogue between them is good again and though they differ so much, they grow even closer during this adventure.
I recommend to read this as a series, as a lot will not be understood if you do not read the first one. Wonder what the next title will be...
June 2, 2023
Now, that was a good story!
Lucas Avery, an upper class English intelligence officer and the irrepressible Sam Carter, a working class American deserter from the French Foreign Legion meet up again. This time the story is set during World War One and both men are serving in the British and French armies. They find themselves in the French sector of the Western Front (Kilometer Zero) near the border with neutral Switzerland. All is not happy in this peaceful sector as the bodies of both animals and men are found, scattered in the forest, savagely butchered. The body count rises as the story continues and only our intrepid duo (and a German POW) realise the danger everyone is in. Certainly the French army commander doesn't have a clue or give a damn for that matter. This tale sets off at a fast pace and continues in that manner until the final, bloody, confrontation. In order to fully appreciate this story you would be advised to read Book 1 of the series, "A Vampire on the Orient Express" first. Roll on book 3!
Lucas Avery, an upper class English intelligence officer and the irrepressible Sam Carter, a working class American deserter from the French Foreign Legion meet up again. This time the story is set during World War One and both men are serving in the British and French armies. They find themselves in the French sector of the Western Front (Kilometer Zero) near the border with neutral Switzerland. All is not happy in this peaceful sector as the bodies of both animals and men are found, scattered in the forest, savagely butchered. The body count rises as the story continues and only our intrepid duo (and a German POW) realise the danger everyone is in. Certainly the French army commander doesn't have a clue or give a damn for that matter. This tale sets off at a fast pace and continues in that manner until the final, bloody, confrontation. In order to fully appreciate this story you would be advised to read Book 1 of the series, "A Vampire on the Orient Express" first. Roll on book 3!
February 2, 2023
Excellent!
Stationed in France, on the Swiss border, Sam Carter runs into trouble with a large werewolf.
The werewolf has hunted down Otto, a German deserter. He’s on his tail and follows him and Carter to a chateau, where they are taken prisoner.
Nobody believes Carter, but maybe they need to see for themselves.
Five fantastic stars. 💫💫💫💫💫
Stationed in France, on the Swiss border, Sam Carter runs into trouble with a large werewolf.
The werewolf has hunted down Otto, a German deserter. He’s on his tail and follows him and Carter to a chateau, where they are taken prisoner.
Nobody believes Carter, but maybe they need to see for themselves.
Five fantastic stars. 💫💫💫💫💫
October 7, 2022
Jaw Snapping Terror!
A small backstory:
In the middle of World War I, Lucas Avery and Sam Carter are called upon to pursue something of a supernatural evil that has appeared to be stalking and killing soldiers. No one really knows what kind of creature is laying waste to the soldiers until Avery and Carter appear on the scene, but once they learn what is really happening they will have to go deep into themselves and use their skills with knowledge from their previous adventure to track down this supernatural creature!
Thoughts:
This story had a small slow buildup as it took me some time to get into the setting of the story, but once the characters, Lucas Avery and Sam Carter appeared on the scene the story just took off and I was on a fast crash course of horror!
I love the characters of Avery and Carter as they seem to dive in with both feet to their situation and I am hoping that the author continues with these characters in future books.
Lots of fur action in this book and looking forward to reading more by this author! Giving this book four "Fur and Fangs" stars!
A small backstory:
In the middle of World War I, Lucas Avery and Sam Carter are called upon to pursue something of a supernatural evil that has appeared to be stalking and killing soldiers. No one really knows what kind of creature is laying waste to the soldiers until Avery and Carter appear on the scene, but once they learn what is really happening they will have to go deep into themselves and use their skills with knowledge from their previous adventure to track down this supernatural creature!
Thoughts:
This story had a small slow buildup as it took me some time to get into the setting of the story, but once the characters, Lucas Avery and Sam Carter appeared on the scene the story just took off and I was on a fast crash course of horror!
I love the characters of Avery and Carter as they seem to dive in with both feet to their situation and I am hoping that the author continues with these characters in future books.
Lots of fur action in this book and looking forward to reading more by this author! Giving this book four "Fur and Fangs" stars!
August 10, 2020
Shane Carrow’s Werewolf on the Western Front is a fast-paced and entertaining supernatural adventure. Some aspects of the book are a bit predictable and I would have liked more explanation of certain things. However, I really liked this well-written and thrilling read. This is the second book in the series but it works perfectly as a standalone.
It’s 1916 in France. The European continent is divided by war. However, it is quiet at Kilometre Zero, the southern border near neutral Switzerland. But…there’s a supernatural evil lurking in the shadows. While looking for deserters in the snowy mountains, American legionnaire Sam Carter saves a German deserter from a grisly fate. However, he comes face to face with a deadly predator who will stop at nothing to consume its prey. Sam must reunite with old friend British spy Lucas Avery to battle another supernatural foe.
I love the first book and the sequel definitely didn’t disappoint! The interesting plot is well-paced and entertaining. The timeframe and setting are really well-written and evocative. I especially love the detailed descriptions of the locations. However, while I understand that the war is important to the plot, there is a little too much focus on it.
Instead, I wish more time was spent on the werewolf plot and mythology. A few aspects of the werewolf’s identity and motives seem a little implausible and could have been expanded upon. I also figured out the werewolf’s identity almost instantly. However, that didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the novel. The supernatural elements in the story are thrilling and gory. I particularly enjoyed the final showdown between the protagonists and the monster. I love the idea of a hungry werewolf rampaging through the countryside while a war rages on.
Carter and Avery are consistent and well-written protagonists. They are great characters on their own but I just love their friendship and interactions when they’re together. I was sad that the narrative took some time before they reunited. But, I understand the need to develop their separate stories. Carter’s struggle with his regrets over his inaction in Romania is really well-done. I am also pleasantly surprised with the developments with regards to Avery’s homosexuality. But, while there is some progress with Avery’s vampiric condition, it doesn’t seem entirely organic and some more could have been done with this.
The supporting characters like the German deserter Otto and French Lieutenant Leroux are interesting additions. Otto seems sweet and I like his interactions with Carter and Avery. I especially like the romance that he brings to the plot. I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing him again. But, I would have liked more development for Leroux because he can be a little flat and some of his actions aren’t entirely plausible.
Werewolf on the Western Front is a great and thrilling read. I loved seeing Carter and Avery together again. I can’t wait to see what other supernatural creature Carrow introduces next!
Thank you to Shane Carrow for this book in exchange for an honest review.
🐺🐺🐺 ¾ werewolves out of 5!
It’s 1916 in France. The European continent is divided by war. However, it is quiet at Kilometre Zero, the southern border near neutral Switzerland. But…there’s a supernatural evil lurking in the shadows. While looking for deserters in the snowy mountains, American legionnaire Sam Carter saves a German deserter from a grisly fate. However, he comes face to face with a deadly predator who will stop at nothing to consume its prey. Sam must reunite with old friend British spy Lucas Avery to battle another supernatural foe.
I love the first book and the sequel definitely didn’t disappoint! The interesting plot is well-paced and entertaining. The timeframe and setting are really well-written and evocative. I especially love the detailed descriptions of the locations. However, while I understand that the war is important to the plot, there is a little too much focus on it.
Instead, I wish more time was spent on the werewolf plot and mythology. A few aspects of the werewolf’s identity and motives seem a little implausible and could have been expanded upon. I also figured out the werewolf’s identity almost instantly. However, that didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the novel. The supernatural elements in the story are thrilling and gory. I particularly enjoyed the final showdown between the protagonists and the monster. I love the idea of a hungry werewolf rampaging through the countryside while a war rages on.
Carter and Avery are consistent and well-written protagonists. They are great characters on their own but I just love their friendship and interactions when they’re together. I was sad that the narrative took some time before they reunited. But, I understand the need to develop their separate stories. Carter’s struggle with his regrets over his inaction in Romania is really well-done. I am also pleasantly surprised with the developments with regards to Avery’s homosexuality. But, while there is some progress with Avery’s vampiric condition, it doesn’t seem entirely organic and some more could have been done with this.
The supporting characters like the German deserter Otto and French Lieutenant Leroux are interesting additions. Otto seems sweet and I like his interactions with Carter and Avery. I especially like the romance that he brings to the plot. I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing him again. But, I would have liked more development for Leroux because he can be a little flat and some of his actions aren’t entirely plausible.
Werewolf on the Western Front is a great and thrilling read. I loved seeing Carter and Avery together again. I can’t wait to see what other supernatural creature Carrow introduces next!
Thank you to Shane Carrow for this book in exchange for an honest review.
🐺🐺🐺 ¾ werewolves out of 5!
October 23, 2022
A thrilling follow-up to the excellent Vampire On The Orient Express. I’m beginning to think that Carter and Avery need to stop going their separate ways and finally team-up to become paranormal investigators. Maybe when the war is over, they’ll get their chance. In the meantime, it was nice to see them back together and working another creepy paranormal case.
December 15, 2024
Not great, but not horrible either. So 3 stars.
I think Vampire on the Orient Express is a little bit better than this one.
Werewolf on the Western Front just felt like it dragged a bit, and to be fair, the first book felt like it did too, but this one a smidge more.
The Werewolf wasn't shown much, and the story could have probably benefited from showing the creature more than it had.
I predicted who the Werewolf was from pretty early on, and turned out to be correct.
The grammar was better in this one, unlike its predecessor. Don't get me wrong, there were still a few typos in Werewolf on the Western Front, but I think Vampire on the Orient Express had more, and more that were more noticeable.
This is most likely just me, but the author seems to struggle a bit with his MCs. Now, I do love Carter and Avery, but it just feels like they can't hold a specific personality. Maybe it's Carrow's attempt at trying to make them as realistic as possible, though to me they just feel like completely different characters in some scenes.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD!
POTENTIAL SPOILERS:
I didn't like the motive from the Werewolf and found it to be a bit cheesy and dumb. I'm sorry. It could have been because of something Otto did or witnessed, but no, it was just because werewolves are predators, and predators like the thrill of the hunt. Sigh...
The whole thing between Avery and Otto felt too forced. I did not see any chemistry or even anything in general for them to start taking a liking to each other. It was just random, and had me like "Oh, okay then."
The ending felt a little too rushed and anticlimactic. The fight was sort of lame and short, and I expected more from it, but that might just be a me problem. I feel like it would've been cool if Sam got bit by the Werewolf, and maybe have something come out of that, but then Avery wouldn't be unique, huh?
Carter killed the Werewolf too quickly, in my opinion.
I might read the third book. I am kind of eager to finish this series, but I will have to make sure my hope isn't set as high as I had it with book 1 and 2.
I think Vampire on the Orient Express is a little bit better than this one.
Werewolf on the Western Front just felt like it dragged a bit, and to be fair, the first book felt like it did too, but this one a smidge more.
The Werewolf wasn't shown much, and the story could have probably benefited from showing the creature more than it had.
I predicted who the Werewolf was from pretty early on, and turned out to be correct.
The grammar was better in this one, unlike its predecessor. Don't get me wrong, there were still a few typos in Werewolf on the Western Front, but I think Vampire on the Orient Express had more, and more that were more noticeable.
This is most likely just me, but the author seems to struggle a bit with his MCs. Now, I do love Carter and Avery, but it just feels like they can't hold a specific personality. Maybe it's Carrow's attempt at trying to make them as realistic as possible, though to me they just feel like completely different characters in some scenes.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD!
POTENTIAL SPOILERS:
I didn't like the motive from the Werewolf and found it to be a bit cheesy and dumb. I'm sorry. It could have been because of something Otto did or witnessed, but no, it was just because werewolves are predators, and predators like the thrill of the hunt. Sigh...
The whole thing between Avery and Otto felt too forced. I did not see any chemistry or even anything in general for them to start taking a liking to each other. It was just random, and had me like "Oh, okay then."
The ending felt a little too rushed and anticlimactic. The fight was sort of lame and short, and I expected more from it, but that might just be a me problem. I feel like it would've been cool if Sam got bit by the Werewolf, and maybe have something come out of that, but then Avery wouldn't be unique, huh?
Carter killed the Werewolf too quickly, in my opinion.
I might read the third book. I am kind of eager to finish this series, but I will have to make sure my hope isn't set as high as I had it with book 1 and 2.
August 1, 2020
Shane Carrow was kind enough to reach out and provide me with a copy and I'm eternally grateful to him!
Easily a phenomenal successor to Vampire on the Orient Express. Carrow's writing is meticulous and detailed, his attention to his characters precise; it's been a pleasure, seeing how Carter and Avery have grown since their ordeal on the Orient Express, and how being thrust into this new situation develops them further (especially in regards to Sam and his dedication to righting what he perceives as mistakes made on the Express; while Lucas was my favorite in the first book, Sam is the star of this one). The expanding mythology unfolds nicely against an atmospheric backdrop but to me the strength of the story is undoubtedly in Lucas and Sam's bond, in their interactions and how they influence and drive the story; they compliment one another perfectly, falling into rhythm despite the years they've spent apart. The concept of Lucas struggling to find the perfect balance between his humanity and his supernatural nature is perhaps a little overly brief, but still compelling in such a small glimpse, though a more in-depth look into his psyche would be appreciated in any future books. Though, presentation and portrayal of his sexuality and relationship with Otto being so prominent and casually intertwined into the overall narrative more than compensates, and I just have to say - a character being able to be so openly gay in any historical setting without the author and characters being weird about it continues to be a breath of fresh air, just as it was in the first book. On that basis alone I knew I was going to give it five stars - but everything else only solidifies my rating.
The supernatural genre is so hit-and-miss, but Carrow has delivered another book that gives me everything I want in the genre and more, and once again, thank you to him for providing me with a copy!
Easily a phenomenal successor to Vampire on the Orient Express. Carrow's writing is meticulous and detailed, his attention to his characters precise; it's been a pleasure, seeing how Carter and Avery have grown since their ordeal on the Orient Express, and how being thrust into this new situation develops them further (especially in regards to Sam and his dedication to righting what he perceives as mistakes made on the Express; while Lucas was my favorite in the first book, Sam is the star of this one). The expanding mythology unfolds nicely against an atmospheric backdrop but to me the strength of the story is undoubtedly in Lucas and Sam's bond, in their interactions and how they influence and drive the story; they compliment one another perfectly, falling into rhythm despite the years they've spent apart. The concept of Lucas struggling to find the perfect balance between his humanity and his supernatural nature is perhaps a little overly brief, but still compelling in such a small glimpse, though a more in-depth look into his psyche would be appreciated in any future books. Though, presentation and portrayal of his sexuality and relationship with Otto being so prominent and casually intertwined into the overall narrative more than compensates, and I just have to say - a character being able to be so openly gay in any historical setting without the author and characters being weird about it continues to be a breath of fresh air, just as it was in the first book. On that basis alone I knew I was going to give it five stars - but everything else only solidifies my rating.
The supernatural genre is so hit-and-miss, but Carrow has delivered another book that gives me everything I want in the genre and more, and once again, thank you to him for providing me with a copy!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2020
This one was even better than the first book. The guys run in to each other again in a most unexpected place and it's a good thing too because this time they need to work together to battle a werewolf. The book was fast paced and entertaining and it's lovely to watch their friendship unfold. Not scary but still perfect for when you want a paranormal read.
September 26, 2020
What next?
Thoroughly enjoyed book 2 in this series - I wonder what’s next for Avery and Carter...? Looking forward to book 3.
Thoroughly enjoyed book 2 in this series - I wonder what’s next for Avery and Carter...? Looking forward to book 3.
August 10, 2020
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
It’s been a few years since Lucas Avery and Sam Carter have seen each other. Their shared bond is just the past for Sam when he finds himself on patrol in France. Sam and his unit are chasing after some deserters when they hear a wolf howling. What’s odd is that everyone claims it’s impossible since there are no wolves in France. In an even stranger turn of events, a werewolf hunts down Sam, his unit, and the deserters they were chasing. Sam’s past is no longer the past when he survives the werewolf attack and finds himself in Lucas Avery’s company once again.
I was super excited when I saw that the novella I enjoyed so much was becoming a series. I was expecting more of the cheesy and goofy fun story that the novella brought and was met with that with more serious tones mixed in. The change in tone makes sense since the characters are in the thick of things during WWI. This makes the story darker than before, which also means it comes with more war information to make the story and its setting seem more realistic.
While the setting is darker than before, Sam and Lucas are the same two characters fumbling around and making obvious mistakes. This time around, a new character is added to their group. Otto brings a little extra dimension to the story while also bringing a little romance to the table for one of the characters. I loved the way all three characters balanced with each other and brought the story alive. Otto seems like a sweet guy and I hope to see him again as the series continues. The way his story was tied up, I think it could go either way.
As for Sam and Lucas, I loved them as always. They changed very little during their two years apart and it was great to see them reunite and enter a new investigation. I was hoping that what appeared to be a budding romance between them in the novella would take shape, but that appears to be off the table at the present. If that ever changes, I will be here for it.
Speaking of Lucas, I was hoping that we would get a lot more information on his vampirism. There was some development on that front, but I am a little disappointed that his personal situation was mostly about him not answering the call of his vampire side. It’s been two years since the novella took place. I was hoping for more development on that front than what we got. Hopefully there’s more development on this front in the next book even if it’s him struggling with it after tapping into some of those abilities.
As far as the mystery goes, Sam and Lucas are chasing after a werewolf this time around. I thought the werewolf lore Shane Carrow went with was interesting and a little different than what I usually see. While I figured out who the werewolf was early on, I still enjoyed seeing how the characters put two and two together on their own. I thought it was an interesting take on werewolves down to the showdown once all was revealed to the characters.
All in all, I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next installment. I’m also interested in seeing what supernatural entity Carrow will bring to life next.
It’s been a few years since Lucas Avery and Sam Carter have seen each other. Their shared bond is just the past for Sam when he finds himself on patrol in France. Sam and his unit are chasing after some deserters when they hear a wolf howling. What’s odd is that everyone claims it’s impossible since there are no wolves in France. In an even stranger turn of events, a werewolf hunts down Sam, his unit, and the deserters they were chasing. Sam’s past is no longer the past when he survives the werewolf attack and finds himself in Lucas Avery’s company once again.
I was super excited when I saw that the novella I enjoyed so much was becoming a series. I was expecting more of the cheesy and goofy fun story that the novella brought and was met with that with more serious tones mixed in. The change in tone makes sense since the characters are in the thick of things during WWI. This makes the story darker than before, which also means it comes with more war information to make the story and its setting seem more realistic.
While the setting is darker than before, Sam and Lucas are the same two characters fumbling around and making obvious mistakes. This time around, a new character is added to their group. Otto brings a little extra dimension to the story while also bringing a little romance to the table for one of the characters. I loved the way all three characters balanced with each other and brought the story alive. Otto seems like a sweet guy and I hope to see him again as the series continues. The way his story was tied up, I think it could go either way.
As for Sam and Lucas, I loved them as always. They changed very little during their two years apart and it was great to see them reunite and enter a new investigation. I was hoping that what appeared to be a budding romance between them in the novella would take shape, but that appears to be off the table at the present. If that ever changes, I will be here for it.
Speaking of Lucas, I was hoping that we would get a lot more information on his vampirism. There was some development on that front, but I am a little disappointed that his personal situation was mostly about him not answering the call of his vampire side. It’s been two years since the novella took place. I was hoping for more development on that front than what we got. Hopefully there’s more development on this front in the next book even if it’s him struggling with it after tapping into some of those abilities.
As far as the mystery goes, Sam and Lucas are chasing after a werewolf this time around. I thought the werewolf lore Shane Carrow went with was interesting and a little different than what I usually see. While I figured out who the werewolf was early on, I still enjoyed seeing how the characters put two and two together on their own. I thought it was an interesting take on werewolves down to the showdown once all was revealed to the characters.
All in all, I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next installment. I’m also interested in seeing what supernatural entity Carrow will bring to life next.
December 9, 2020
Excellent follow up to 'Vampire on the Orient Express', and a fantastic fast-paced adventure that takes you on quite a ride hunting for a werewolf with the chaos of WW I running on the back. There's so many thing happening in the book that it kept me entertained all through the almost 200 pages. And even if you can guess a few things, I still found it a very engaging read.
I've come to love Avery and Carter, and I'm sire I'm not the only one who thinks they should pair up and form a paranormal investigation agency, seeing how they tend to attract certain kind of creatures. In this adventure we follow Sam as he's back in the Legion, catching deserters, when he stumbles upon a fleeing German, that happens to be running from a gigantic wolf more than from the war. The beast seems utterly abnormal and eventually the encounter have him tee countering with Avery, who had been working in several places and currently finds himself in France, in the same town where Sam has found the wolf.
As you can guess, the pair will definitely end up fighting the wolf, much like they dos the vampire back in book one. But in this book we got to dwell a bit more on Carter and Avery's thoughts individually, as they are apart for at least half the book. Sam tends to think a lot on the war and how terrible it is that round men have to lose their life in conflicts like this, on home and how he misses that sometimes. And Avery tends to think a lot on a lover back in Cairo who broke his heart, on how love affects him, and how his affliction sometimes gets the better of him. It was lovely to explore them more, and I just absolutely love Avery. This man could probably take down an army by himself if he wanted to, and yet he's human enough for his heart to allow himself to love. And have I mentioned how much I love that Sam is so cool with him being gay? They make a perfect team, and they respect and support each other like brothers. I love this pair and I so want to read more from them.
I've come to love Avery and Carter, and I'm sire I'm not the only one who thinks they should pair up and form a paranormal investigation agency, seeing how they tend to attract certain kind of creatures. In this adventure we follow Sam as he's back in the Legion, catching deserters, when he stumbles upon a fleeing German, that happens to be running from a gigantic wolf more than from the war. The beast seems utterly abnormal and eventually the encounter have him tee countering with Avery, who had been working in several places and currently finds himself in France, in the same town where Sam has found the wolf.
As you can guess, the pair will definitely end up fighting the wolf, much like they dos the vampire back in book one. But in this book we got to dwell a bit more on Carter and Avery's thoughts individually, as they are apart for at least half the book. Sam tends to think a lot on the war and how terrible it is that round men have to lose their life in conflicts like this, on home and how he misses that sometimes. And Avery tends to think a lot on a lover back in Cairo who broke his heart, on how love affects him, and how his affliction sometimes gets the better of him. It was lovely to explore them more, and I just absolutely love Avery. This man could probably take down an army by himself if he wanted to, and yet he's human enough for his heart to allow himself to love. And have I mentioned how much I love that Sam is so cool with him being gay? They make a perfect team, and they respect and support each other like brothers. I love this pair and I so want to read more from them.
December 31, 2020
This follow up to the first book was just as enjoyable and unique an adventure as the first. There were a couple predictable aspects (it's the genre XD), but a few I didn't really see coming. I was especially impressed with the tactful and realistic way a sensitive subject was addressed by the characters. The genuine sense of comradery the characters shared made me happy. As a whole, I would recommend it as strongly as I did Vampire on the Orient Express. Kudos.
May 6, 2021
Not your typical werewolf story
After reading Vampire on the Orient Express I downloaded this book immediately. Like the first book in this series it grabs you and I couldn’t put it down. The characters of Avery and Carter are an unusual combination. This is not a Sherlock and Watson relationship. The storyline picks up 3 years after the events in the first book. How they reunite is an interesting twist of fate that could have happened. The action takes place during WWI at Kilomètre Zero in the Alsace/ Switzerland area. I liked that these books did not have a they lived happily ever after and had realistic endings. You do need to read the books in order to understand what is being talked about. There is no this is what happened or summary of the first book and the events are talked about in an oblique manner and could be confusing. By the end of the book you do know what happened but the first book is also a great read and I would highly recommend reading them in order. If you like supernatural stories in a realistic setting you should enjoy these books. Here’s hoping there is at least a third story coming in this series.
After reading Vampire on the Orient Express I downloaded this book immediately. Like the first book in this series it grabs you and I couldn’t put it down. The characters of Avery and Carter are an unusual combination. This is not a Sherlock and Watson relationship. The storyline picks up 3 years after the events in the first book. How they reunite is an interesting twist of fate that could have happened. The action takes place during WWI at Kilomètre Zero in the Alsace/ Switzerland area. I liked that these books did not have a they lived happily ever after and had realistic endings. You do need to read the books in order to understand what is being talked about. There is no this is what happened or summary of the first book and the events are talked about in an oblique manner and could be confusing. By the end of the book you do know what happened but the first book is also a great read and I would highly recommend reading them in order. If you like supernatural stories in a realistic setting you should enjoy these books. Here’s hoping there is at least a third story coming in this series.
May 14, 2023
Really got into this one, more than the first. This wasn't a homage to the orient express like Agatha christie type but into lore. I adored Otto! Avery's back and forth is fascinating, and Carter starts the book with one less stress on his shoulders. This was tense and fun. Full review to come eventually, I'm so bad with writing reviews anymore.
November 17, 2020
I really enjoyed this story I found it to be well written and very exciting to read. I liked the characters and the thrill of this story. Very well done I will need to read more from this author.
October 20, 2021
Just as good
You always wonder if a second book can be as good as the first in a series and you know what....yes!. Let's just hope there is a third book just as good as these two!
You always wonder if a second book can be as good as the first in a series and you know what....yes!. Let's just hope there is a third book just as good as these two!
January 7, 2025
Another Avery and Carter adventure! I liked this one even more than the first. They just give off pulp adventure vibes I haven’t been able to find anywhere else. My favorite movie is the 1999 “The Mummy” and this feels like it’s in the same world. You can imagine my excitement for the 3rd installment “Heart of the Mummy”. This sequel dives a little deeper into both Avery and Carter which I appreciated and the plot felt more engaging than the first. No longer are we stuck in a train with a vampire but desperately trying to outrun a werewolf. Similar to the first, there isn’t anything in here that’s new, but damn it’s still an enjoyable ride.
April 20, 2023
This book - and the first one in the series, which I somehow have not reviewed - are stupidly fun. Ridiculously fun. Oh my god. Avery and Carter, BFFs for life, continuously stuck in The Worst Situations together.
The two leads get a pretty decent amount of character development and they're well fleshed out. Their relationship with each other, also pretty great. The supporting characters have considerably less depth, but they're generally pretty enjoyable. The amount of development they get is fairly proportional to their screen time, as it were, and it works out fairly well.
The actual plot of the book is straightforward - not a lot of surprises and extremely satisfying. It's elevated by the very fun dialogue and the extremely smooth prose creating a very immersive atmosphere.
The only criticism I might be tempted to make is that it's a bit of a sausage fest; the only ladies are essentially window dressing and/or plot devices. Since this is the same description that applies to pretty much every bit character - recall that the protagonists get pretty much all the character development - it doesn't necessarily detract from the story.
Finally, it's great to see a gay man as a protagonist in this genre and setting - there is exactly the right amount of focus on his sexuality (why, yes, the early 20th century was rather Unfriendly to anyone not heteronormative and the narrative acknowledges it, but also he's pretty secure in himself and that's nice to see) as part of his personality but also a delightful romantic subplot.
I would literally read a hundred of these books. They are cute as hell.
The two leads get a pretty decent amount of character development and they're well fleshed out. Their relationship with each other, also pretty great. The supporting characters have considerably less depth, but they're generally pretty enjoyable. The amount of development they get is fairly proportional to their screen time, as it were, and it works out fairly well.
The actual plot of the book is straightforward - not a lot of surprises and extremely satisfying. It's elevated by the very fun dialogue and the extremely smooth prose creating a very immersive atmosphere.
The only criticism I might be tempted to make is that it's a bit of a sausage fest; the only ladies are essentially window dressing and/or plot devices. Since this is the same description that applies to pretty much every bit character - recall that the protagonists get pretty much all the character development - it doesn't necessarily detract from the story.
Finally, it's great to see a gay man as a protagonist in this genre and setting - there is exactly the right amount of focus on his sexuality (why, yes, the early 20th century was rather Unfriendly to anyone not heteronormative and the narrative acknowledges it, but also he's pretty secure in himself and that's nice to see) as part of his personality but also a delightful romantic subplot.
I would literally read a hundred of these books. They are cute as hell.
May 23, 2021
O seguimento do "Vampiro no Expresso-Oriente".
Um inglês, um americano e um alemão enfrentam um lobisomem. Também com franceses.
Bom entretenimento, como o primeiro.
Um inglês, um americano e um alemão enfrentam um lobisomem. Também com franceses.
Bom entretenimento, como o primeiro.
January 12, 2025
I read a lot of fantasy, so I have multiple series started at any given time. My TBR pile is huge though, so I usually cycle through each series instead of finishing them right away. I just finished Vampire on the Orient Express a couple weeks ago, so this follow up wouldn't be due for a long time, but I couldn't wait to see what Avery & Carter had been up to. It turns out they had each gone their separate ways, but now they are both at the Western front and when Carter has an encounter with a very large, very aggressive wolf (in area where there shouldn't be any), he ends up fleeing for his life with Avery. Once again they make a great team working out what their supernatural foe is trying to find a way to defeat it. There is plenty of action and tense situations. Too bad there is only one more book in the series.
October 30, 2023
Kilometre Zero, that is something unusual. The front where the war stood still.
What an absolute delight! Though I have never been able to be accused of being a fan of historical fiction of any sort (referring to the past only), Shane Carrow's continuing "Avery & Carter" series has been a wonderful find! As with the first book, the author perfectly places us in the days of World War I without making any of it seem dated or awkward.
Over here, everybody was too obsessed with which language you spoke and which way you worshipped God and who did what to whom back in the 15th century.
"Werewolf on the Western Front" was a particular pleasure for me personally because this story takes place literally where I have lived for the past decades, having married a young French lass so many moons ago (even though she grew up speaking German and whose grandparents were conscripted to serve with the Germans in the 1940s!). I would say that 90% of the locales described in this story are easily within an hour's drive for us, with some even visible from either side of our house (with views to the East and the Black Forest or to the West and the Vosges). Heck, on a slightly cloudy night, the city lights of both Mulhouse (where both my children were born) or nearby Colmar are more than visible to us here in our own agriculturally-focused small village that was founded only because the Habsburg's required that a station be made available every 5 kms between Basel CH and Strasburg (to relay messages from the Pope among others). I am now determined to make a few day trips to other spots mentioned to see if any trace can be found of what our heroes saw themselves!
But this was France. Or Germany. Whatever. It was Alsace, at any rate. It wasn’t Colorado. There were no wolves in the Rhine Valley, surely?
The scars of not only World War I but also WWII still dot the areas all around us, not only taking the same path as the glaciers did retreating millenia ago but following a stretch of rich land that has been fought over for as long as man has lived here. For myself, having been greeted after our marriage by several octogenarians still remembering the handsome US soldiers who came through and gave them their first pieces of chocolate is something I'll never forget. Oh and I should add that's not "official" as the Yanks were sent from Strasbourg down towards Mulhouse to make sure the roads and photo opportunities were completely safe for General de Gaulle's visit later that same month. But the memorials and even sad grave markers in our own cemetery only acted as backdrops in my mind for this story, noting no one has - as of yet - told me stories of such gripping eldritch horror and mystery!
I’m so proud. It’s not often I get a hunt like this. The battle in Colmar was a welcome opportunity to feed, but a hunt—oh, a hunt is so very different.
If I had to perhaps critique any part of this story it would be that the 'reunion' of Avery and Carter was, well, not so much convoluted but certainly somewhat contrived. They themselves even acknowledge the awkwardness: "What are the odds we see each other again for the first time in years and get sucked into this?" I realize that the author had to bring them together somehow but it was still a bit "oh really?" at first. Still, I think with the added mystique brought on by not only what occurred in Book 1 but also the completely surprising reveal in this book as to the identity of our villainous predator more than made up for any literary shakiness in terms of plausibility.
My affliction comes into full effect on the nights when the full moon rises. It forces the change upon me and drags my other half to the surface. But…I can choose to change any time I please.
Carrow also does a terrific job bringing more humanity - despite it all, they chimed - to our main and supporting cast. This was just icing on the cake … even if in some brutal cases that cake didn't last long at all. Again, the pacing is brilliant and the editing spotless as well. And so brave soldiers of the muddy fields - or converted ski resorts (oh cough cough, I think I shall need to recover myself) - there is nothing left for it except to proceed to Book 3 without delay. And I've also been made aware that Carrow has a zombie series waiting on me, so I'll be busy for a while now. {And again, many thanks to author Gilbert M. Stack for his recommendation!}
What an absolute delight! Though I have never been able to be accused of being a fan of historical fiction of any sort (referring to the past only), Shane Carrow's continuing "Avery & Carter" series has been a wonderful find! As with the first book, the author perfectly places us in the days of World War I without making any of it seem dated or awkward.
Over here, everybody was too obsessed with which language you spoke and which way you worshipped God and who did what to whom back in the 15th century.
"Werewolf on the Western Front" was a particular pleasure for me personally because this story takes place literally where I have lived for the past decades, having married a young French lass so many moons ago (even though she grew up speaking German and whose grandparents were conscripted to serve with the Germans in the 1940s!). I would say that 90% of the locales described in this story are easily within an hour's drive for us, with some even visible from either side of our house (with views to the East and the Black Forest or to the West and the Vosges). Heck, on a slightly cloudy night, the city lights of both Mulhouse (where both my children were born) or nearby Colmar are more than visible to us here in our own agriculturally-focused small village that was founded only because the Habsburg's required that a station be made available every 5 kms between Basel CH and Strasburg (to relay messages from the Pope among others). I am now determined to make a few day trips to other spots mentioned to see if any trace can be found of what our heroes saw themselves!
But this was France. Or Germany. Whatever. It was Alsace, at any rate. It wasn’t Colorado. There were no wolves in the Rhine Valley, surely?
The scars of not only World War I but also WWII still dot the areas all around us, not only taking the same path as the glaciers did retreating millenia ago but following a stretch of rich land that has been fought over for as long as man has lived here. For myself, having been greeted after our marriage by several octogenarians still remembering the handsome US soldiers who came through and gave them their first pieces of chocolate is something I'll never forget. Oh and I should add that's not "official" as the Yanks were sent from Strasbourg down towards Mulhouse to make sure the roads and photo opportunities were completely safe for General de Gaulle's visit later that same month. But the memorials and even sad grave markers in our own cemetery only acted as backdrops in my mind for this story, noting no one has - as of yet - told me stories of such gripping eldritch horror and mystery!
I’m so proud. It’s not often I get a hunt like this. The battle in Colmar was a welcome opportunity to feed, but a hunt—oh, a hunt is so very different.
If I had to perhaps critique any part of this story it would be that the 'reunion' of Avery and Carter was, well, not so much convoluted but certainly somewhat contrived. They themselves even acknowledge the awkwardness: "What are the odds we see each other again for the first time in years and get sucked into this?" I realize that the author had to bring them together somehow but it was still a bit "oh really?" at first. Still, I think with the added mystique brought on by not only what occurred in Book 1 but also the completely surprising reveal in this book as to the identity of our villainous predator more than made up for any literary shakiness in terms of plausibility.
My affliction comes into full effect on the nights when the full moon rises. It forces the change upon me and drags my other half to the surface. But…I can choose to change any time I please.
Carrow also does a terrific job bringing more humanity - despite it all, they chimed - to our main and supporting cast. This was just icing on the cake … even if in some brutal cases that cake didn't last long at all. Again, the pacing is brilliant and the editing spotless as well. And so brave soldiers of the muddy fields - or converted ski resorts (oh cough cough, I think I shall need to recover myself) - there is nothing left for it except to proceed to Book 3 without delay. And I've also been made aware that Carrow has a zombie series waiting on me, so I'll be busy for a while now. {And again, many thanks to author Gilbert M. Stack for his recommendation!}
September 29, 2023
Avery, British Intelligence Agent, and Carter, a Foreign Legionnaire, are back for another supernatural adventure on the Swiss border of the Western Front during World War I. The problem is a werewolf, which, of course, nobody but Avery and Carter believe is possible. It turns out that encountering a vampire on the Orient Express (in book one) has opened their minds to the possibilities.
This werewolf is three times the size of a normal wolf and not even the slightest bit bothered by lead bullets. That’s good for the werewolf because there are a lot of guns around on the Western Front, but it’s not good for anyone else as the werewolf is very hungry and likes to feed.
To complicate matters, Avery was bitten by the vampire in the first book and he always seems to be on the cusp of becoming one. Naturally, this is something that a man who wishes to reach heaven one day would like to avoid—and it adds an interesting extra element of tension to the story.
There are two big mysteries in this novel—although I didn’t realize that the second mystery actually was one until late in the story. The first is why does the werewolf appear to be chasing a German deserter. The second is—who is the werewolf? Since I never asked myself that second question, I was totally surprised when the author answered it.
I’m looking forward to seeing Avery and Carter run into a mummy in the next novel.
This werewolf is three times the size of a normal wolf and not even the slightest bit bothered by lead bullets. That’s good for the werewolf because there are a lot of guns around on the Western Front, but it’s not good for anyone else as the werewolf is very hungry and likes to feed.
To complicate matters, Avery was bitten by the vampire in the first book and he always seems to be on the cusp of becoming one. Naturally, this is something that a man who wishes to reach heaven one day would like to avoid—and it adds an interesting extra element of tension to the story.
There are two big mysteries in this novel—although I didn’t realize that the second mystery actually was one until late in the story. The first is why does the werewolf appear to be chasing a German deserter. The second is—who is the werewolf? Since I never asked myself that second question, I was totally surprised when the author answered it.
I’m looking forward to seeing Avery and Carter run into a mummy in the next novel.
March 17, 2024
The second book of Avery & Carter series, this one happens a few years after the first. In this we have a werewolf who slaughters a whole German platoon and goes after its sole survivor, a private called Otto who is saved by Carter and his troop since they mistook him for a French deserter. Yes, Carter rejoined the legion during the war. Fun times.
Avery is on a diplomatic mission to the base while all this goes down, and he gets to question Carter and Otto whose words he believes. But the Colonel in charge of the base isn't so open minded. Avery's friend, Felix Leroux tells him that Carter will probably go free. But Otto as a German may not get the same treatment.
In a fit of very foolish bravado, Carter frees Otto and they try to escape the chateau where they're incarcerated but are caught. The colonel orders them to be shot in the morning. But during the night, just as Avery tries to break them out, the werewolf attacks. The three get away in a car, but they have to find a safe place for Otto to heal since he's been shot and a way to get rid of the monster that stalks them.
This one was just as fast paced and dark as the first. Avery and Carter make a good team and I enjoyed how innocent Otto is, and how they're both committed to protecting him despite the war that makes him an enemy.
If you love fast paced books, fantasy on the darker side and flawed characters who make bad decisions while trying to do the right thing, this is perfect for you.
I'm off to read the third book now!
Avery is on a diplomatic mission to the base while all this goes down, and he gets to question Carter and Otto whose words he believes. But the Colonel in charge of the base isn't so open minded. Avery's friend, Felix Leroux tells him that Carter will probably go free. But Otto as a German may not get the same treatment.
In a fit of very foolish bravado, Carter frees Otto and they try to escape the chateau where they're incarcerated but are caught. The colonel orders them to be shot in the morning. But during the night, just as Avery tries to break them out, the werewolf attacks. The three get away in a car, but they have to find a safe place for Otto to heal since he's been shot and a way to get rid of the monster that stalks them.
This one was just as fast paced and dark as the first. Avery and Carter make a good team and I enjoyed how innocent Otto is, and how they're both committed to protecting him despite the war that makes him an enemy.
If you love fast paced books, fantasy on the darker side and flawed characters who make bad decisions while trying to do the right thing, this is perfect for you.
I'm off to read the third book now!
October 1, 2024
In the second Avery & Carter installment, we find our protagonists battling a mysterious giant wolf in the forests of southern France while World War I rages in the background. For some reason, the wolf seems preoccupied with a young German soldier named Otto and has followed his platoon throughout the forests slowly killing them one-by-one. When Otto is captured, the wolf breaks into the mansion where he's being kept and wreaks havoc. Carter, Avery, and Otto narrowly escape to Switzerland. The wolf appears to have disappeared...until the next full moon that is!
I really enjoyed this story. I thought it was better than the first installment in the series. While it is loosely themed around All Quiet on the Western Front, it is its own story entirely. You can read this novel quickly. It took me about 2 hours of solid reading time; however, you need to read the first book before this one. It's possible to start with #2, but important backstory will be lost. The author provides nuggets in the event you didn't read Book 1 first, but honestly, it's also fun. And, who wouldn't like a story about a vampire aboard the Orient Express?
Good times. Good times!
I really enjoyed this story. I thought it was better than the first installment in the series. While it is loosely themed around All Quiet on the Western Front, it is its own story entirely. You can read this novel quickly. It took me about 2 hours of solid reading time; however, you need to read the first book before this one. It's possible to start with #2, but important backstory will be lost. The author provides nuggets in the event you didn't read Book 1 first, but honestly, it's also fun. And, who wouldn't like a story about a vampire aboard the Orient Express?
Good times. Good times!
January 28, 2022
4 stars
I did quite enjoy this one. In some ways it's more of the same fast-paced adventure found in the first one. (Which is not remotely a negative thing.) But there's a war on and that brings its own interesting complications. I did figure out who the culprit was early on, or at least I thought I had and it was confirmed, but that also isn't a negative thing. The story was about the adventure, not the mystery of who the wolf might be.
It was a good adventure and it was really nice seeing what had become of our heroes a few years down the line and in the thick of WWI. I really like Lucas Avery. I did in the first one and he's equally interesting and maybe a bit more complicated here. Sam Carter who I also liked in the first has matured and grown a bit in believable ways and it more likeable to me here.
Overall this was a really good fairly intense adventure set in a time and a place I haven't read much in. If there is a third one at some point I will most certainly read it.
I did quite enjoy this one. In some ways it's more of the same fast-paced adventure found in the first one. (Which is not remotely a negative thing.) But there's a war on and that brings its own interesting complications. I did figure out who the culprit was early on, or at least I thought I had and it was confirmed, but that also isn't a negative thing. The story was about the adventure, not the mystery of who the wolf might be.
It was a good adventure and it was really nice seeing what had become of our heroes a few years down the line and in the thick of WWI. I really like Lucas Avery. I did in the first one and he's equally interesting and maybe a bit more complicated here. Sam Carter who I also liked in the first has matured and grown a bit in believable ways and it more likeable to me here.
Overall this was a really good fairly intense adventure set in a time and a place I haven't read much in. If there is a third one at some point I will most certainly read it.
January 3, 2024
December 1916. British intelligence agent Lucas Avery is assisting the French at the southern end of the World War I battle line, just north of the Switzerland border. He runs into trouble when the French soldiers pick up an escaped German prisoner who is being assisted by Avery's old friend Sam Carter, an American in the French Foreign Legion. Carter claims that he and the young German escaped an attack by an enormous wolf that eviscerated the other German prisoners as well as Carter's fellow Legionaires. And so, at odds with the French military, Avery and Carter are drawn into another supernatural creature adventure.
This was a fun read to start 2024. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, A Vampire on the Orient Express, and I'm sure I'll get to the third book, The Heart of the Mummy, shortly. Avery and Carter are great characters, the action is tight, and the supernatural elements are done just right. I love the classic monsters, and sometimes it's nice to read a story about them without a clever twist. A meat and potatoes creature feature. A fast read and recommended.
This was a fun read to start 2024. I really enjoyed the first book in the series, A Vampire on the Orient Express, and I'm sure I'll get to the third book, The Heart of the Mummy, shortly. Avery and Carter are great characters, the action is tight, and the supernatural elements are done just right. I love the classic monsters, and sometimes it's nice to read a story about them without a clever twist. A meat and potatoes creature feature. A fast read and recommended.
November 28, 2021
Avery and Carter meet again in much rougher circumstances and are faced with another supernatural being, a werewolf. It has been 3 years since the Orient Express melee and Carter and Avery are in the midst of war in France near the Swiss and German borders where fighting is not prevalent. They run into each other after Carter and a German soldier ran afoul of the werewolf and are taken to regional division French headquarters as prisoners. Avery turns up and the fun begins.
I enjoyed the wartime atmosphere of this book. It paints a dark and dreary picture of the world into which a supernatural monster is placed to make things even worse for the desperate men who are fighting and dying by the dozens. The relationship between Avery and Carter deepens. The change in Avery after fighting the vampire in book 1 is revealed in this book and it makes for an interesting element. Very enjoyable read. I think Shane Carrow has gained a true fan!
I enjoyed the wartime atmosphere of this book. It paints a dark and dreary picture of the world into which a supernatural monster is placed to make things even worse for the desperate men who are fighting and dying by the dozens. The relationship between Avery and Carter deepens. The change in Avery after fighting the vampire in book 1 is revealed in this book and it makes for an interesting element. Very enjoyable read. I think Shane Carrow has gained a true fan!
April 14, 2025
Excellent Second Installment
"Werewolf on the Western Front" is an amazing followup to the opening book of this series! It reunites the pair of main characters again - three years later and in a different country - and pits them against a different kind of supernatural predator than they had faced the first time around. During their first meeting, Avery and Carter faced vampires. Now, they take on a werewolf. Even though it's a solo creature this time, the body count is much higher...
These books are great period pieces, as well as good works of horror. They're very well-written, well-edited, and intelligent novels. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the first two, and plan to grab Book 3 right after leaving this review for Book 2. I'm looking forward to reading it!
There's tight continuity between Book 1 and Book 2. So, make sure that you read Book 1 first. Afterward, I highly recommend reading "Werewolf on the Western Front"!
"Werewolf on the Western Front" is an amazing followup to the opening book of this series! It reunites the pair of main characters again - three years later and in a different country - and pits them against a different kind of supernatural predator than they had faced the first time around. During their first meeting, Avery and Carter faced vampires. Now, they take on a werewolf. Even though it's a solo creature this time, the body count is much higher...
These books are great period pieces, as well as good works of horror. They're very well-written, well-edited, and intelligent novels. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the first two, and plan to grab Book 3 right after leaving this review for Book 2. I'm looking forward to reading it!
There's tight continuity between Book 1 and Book 2. So, make sure that you read Book 1 first. Afterward, I highly recommend reading "Werewolf on the Western Front"!
November 18, 2025
Another great outing for Sam and Lucas. The title pretty much gives away the main plot. As you can expect with Sam and Lucas the action starts at the very beginning and rarely slows down. Through misadventure and bad luck Sam finds himself back in the FFL - luckily(?) there is a war going on (WWI) and the FFL has Sam chasing deserters along the front near the Swiss border. He and two other Legonaires find two German deserters making their way to the boarder. Unfortunately they (all five) run into a giant wolf that seems to be immune to bullets. The "wolf" kills Sam's friends and one of the Germans. Otto - the surviving German seems to be a choice target for the "wolf". Things go from bad to worse as through more misadventure the "wolf", FFL, and French Intelligence are after Sam and Otto (and later Lucas).
I strongly suggest that your read this series in order - so read Vampire on the Orient Express first. Other than that - great read...
I strongly suggest that your read this series in order - so read Vampire on the Orient Express first. Other than that - great read...
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