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Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter

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I was handed a copy of this book by a friend who insisted I read it.
I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. With all we've seen and read for eons about werewolves, this author has managed a completely new twist on the subject. He also brings a fresh writing style that draws you in and makes it hard to put down.
You really feel close to the protagonist, as he is basically an everyman trying to avenge his family and find the secret about werewolves while dealing with big egos that don't respect him until its too late.
If you like suspense/adventures/thrillers, or thought you've read or know everything about werewolves and werewolf hunters, you haven't unless you've read Autumn Moon.

I am an avid reader of many genres, and this is the best book about werewolves that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. This novel draws you in immediately with its crisp dialogue, dramatic twists and turns, and its realistic take on these supposedly mythological creatures. It makes you believe evil manifests itself in many forms, and werewolves could plausibly be one of these forms. The characters are well crafted and multidimensional, and you find yourself truly caring about what happens to them. The protagonist seems hard as nails, but he's definitely walked the boulevard of broken dreams and had more than his fair share of heart and soul ache. Will Logan ever find peace and solace instead of rage and grief? Can he ever forgive himself for the things he's had to do to survive? I can't wait for the sequel to find out what happens next.

I must admit that when I was told that I needed to read this book, I was more than hesitant. I am a huge fan of the horror genre, but it seems that lately the air around it has gone stale with mediocrity. I have gone back and reread several of the classics, but had not picked up a piece of new fiction in a long time when this book came my way. With this work, hopefully his first of many, Mr. Easton has breathed new life into this decaying genre. His genius, like any great storyteller, lies in his ability to combine the products of his imagination with real places and events. The protagonist is a tragic and seemingly hopeless soul whose guilt and anguish not only fuel him but are ultimately used as weapons against him. Sylvester's greatest struggle is internal, to not become that thing that he most despises in order to defeat it. This is a main theme which runs throughout our human history as well as our greatest works of fiction. The protagonist's willingness to do whatever it takes to battle "The Beast" turns him into one. We witness his rises and falls on one very entertaining yet disturbing roller coaster ride of his various relationships and hunts. Emotional and riveting. Hopefully Mr. Easton will continue to provide us with excellent reading material.

The only book I've read more than once, and thats saying something. A book about a man who spends his days, and nights fighting werewolves. Its so in your face, its absolutely fantastic reading. Brian P. Easton makes it crystal clear right away that the Beast, as werewolves are often referred to in this book, are completely and absolutely vicious and evil. Nothing humorous or cute about them. Not this story. The main character Sylvester is the toughest SOB you'll ever read about. The things he endures physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritally are terrifying. Its hard not becoming what you hate. "The beast will kill you one piece at a time, Sylvester. Bite by Bite", said his mentor early on in the story. I highly recommend this truly exhilarating novel to anybody. Without a doubt my all time favorite book. As good as the vampire masterpiece I am Legend.

The blurbs and book description did not do this novel justice. This story by Brian P. Easton was one of the best pieces of fiction, in any genre, that I have ever read. Easton has an incredible writing style that shows remarkable attention to detail, as well as an exceptional portrayal of the werewolf theme. While I did not consider this a work of horror as much as a thriller, it still triggered night terrors for three nights in a row...not something that happens very often. Even my husband said that I was constantly yelling about "werewolves" during the night -- which is slightly surprising, considering that werewolves are not necessarily the core of this novel (and I have never had a fear of werewolves).

At first, I wasn't sure if this was about a man who hunted werewolves, or a werewolf that hunted, but after a few chapters, I was convinced that the real struggle was not between a man and monsters, but a man and his emotional turmoil, specifically dealing with hatred and grief that has been built up over his lifetime. Sylvester James, who was born in 1950 and changes his name several times throughout the book to suit his purposes, finds himself on a path with the Beast after his father is rendered to pieces in front of him in the Canadian Rockies when he is only 13. A family friend, Michael Winterfox, uses Cheyenne traditions to prepare Sylvester for his chosen lifelong vendetta.

Sylvester's purpose in life was to avenge his father's death, but there were many years between each werewolf encounter, and the events in those years were just as gripping as his actual battles with various werewolves. From a tour in Vietnam to stint as a convict to a government agent, Sylvester's life is a constant gauntlet of pain, both emotionally and physically. However, the chapter with Harwintowne was my absolute favorite; the fight scenes were startlingly vicious, and I couldn't tear my eyes from the pages. Eventually, Sylvester discovers a pattern in the events of his life that lead him to the Wolf he was looking for in the beginning.

I've never heard of Easton before this novel, but I am definitely looking forward to reading the sequel Heart of Scars (Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter Book 2).

Easton brings back validity to a genre that as of late has been handed over to the kiddies. I promise if you read this book to your kids, you better have the kleenexes and diapers ready, because they will be bawling their eyes out after having the crap scared out of them. Easton manages to help you forget that Sylvester James, like any good Anti-Hero, is a cold blooded killer with vengeance on the brain, by sucking you in to the agony and self torture that have created his life. Somehow while reading this, the idea of secret government agencies whose sole responsibilities are to rid the world of supernatural forces seem plausible. Realism amidst a world of fantasy help make this book hard to put down. Can't wait to finish the second one!!!

Brian P. Eastton's book " Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter " Is everything i have come to excpect from a Permuted Press book and so much more. This story is light years away from just being a horror book, it's wild and structured all at the same time! Brians ability to write is amazingly simple in form yet so full of horific detail and fire, it is crushingly gripping from start to finish. It took only a few pages of this wonderfully fervent tomb to get me hooked and even after the last page was turned my mind is still raceing with it's ferociousness and hart crushing detail. The Hero of this wicked tail is so well writen that your almost talking to him and not reading an authors words. The emotional rolercoster that Brian P. Easton manages to put his reader through is a punishing ride, yet evily wonderfull at the same time. I recomend this book will all the vehemence i can muster. In a time when it seems that our monters of the past have been watered down, fluffed and powdered......Easton puts the teath....claws.....and terror back into our nightmares......and i for one thank him!!!!!!!!!

I wasn't sure if I'd like this book when a friend gave it to me. But it hooked me from the first page. Really well written, but DARK. I mean people, these are werewolves, and they do kill and eat people. Excellent storyline, kept me reading, and an unexpected twist at the end of the book surprised me.
If you like werewolves, get this book!

I don't read horror on a regular basis, but was impressed by the reviews. I thought the writing was very good and story line interesting, which was why I rated it 5 stars, but don't expect much humor. Again, I'm not a hard core horror reader, so I had some trouble with the violence and gore level. If that doesn't bother you, you will probably enjoy this book.

This book was an entertaining easy read. The detail is as good as any book I've read and entirely what a werewolf book should be. It pulls no punches and gives gory and ravenous details that will truly make you think twice about what's in the dark. A must read for any science fiction lover.