Demons of Stony River: A True to Life Adventure About North America's Meanest Animal, Alaska's Wolverine, Alias Devil Bear, Demon Bear, and Devil Beast [Paperback]

Tom Willard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1998

True to life adventure about North America's meanest animal, Alaska's wolverine, alias devil bear, demon bear, and devil beast.

Demons of Stony River is more than a good fictional story about one of nature's most fascinating animals. It is a highly informative study of fauna and flora, wilderness, and nature as it really is in the Kuskokwim territory of Alaska. The author's expertise and knowledge is based on first hand observation and experience with the exactitude of a biologist. Tom tells it the way it is in nature with her endless cycles and survivals of the fittest. The beauty of wilderness is described with touches of poetic splendor. The stark realism of the bloody fight for survival with nature in the raw, is told with no punches pulled, yet without cheap sensationalism. This book tells it like it is in a clean, clear, easy to read style for young and old alike. Anyone with an interest in the reality of nature will find this book worth the reading. It's honest, and that's a lot these days.

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About the Author

Tom Willard lives in Kenai, Alaska and spends his spare time learning about nature, either in the role of hunter, fisherman, bird watcher, naturalist, or student. He received an AA Degree at Kenai Peninsula Community College and is continuing his education in the field of biology. Tom is a charter member and officer of the Kenai Peninsula Botanical Society. He is an avid hunter with a Boone and Crockett and two Pope and Young records. Tom's trophies include moose and caribou, brown bear, black bears, wolf, and wolverine. Killing game has never been a requisite for him to enjoy the outdoors however. For Tom, a successful hunting trip is being able to watch animals while remaining undetected. Stalking game is one of his greatest pleasures and he recalls bears, wolverine, and wolves observed at less than 20 yards. While Tom hunts with others, he prefers solo trips, and has been alone in the bush for up to 3 weeks at a time. This solitude brings him close to his lifelong love, undisturbed nature. Like many Alaskans, Tom is an airplane owner and pilot.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Publication Consultants; 1st edition (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888125039
• ISBN-13: 978-1888125030
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,784,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars unreadable, January 25, 2003

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This review is from: Demons of Stony River: A True to Life Adventure About North America's Meanest Animal, Alaska's Wolverine, Alias Devil Bear, Demon Bear, and Devil Beast (Paperback)

There are not a lot of books on wolverines out there, so I was disappointed that this one quickly proved unreadable - for two reasons. First, it seemed unduly graphic, extemely violent and scatalogical. I realize this is a nature book, but... Second, it was extremely difficult to wade through; I would say poorly written. Too many long and clumsy sentences. Thoroughly unappealing. I would not spend the money again.

1.0 out of 5 stars Demons of Stony River, August 31, 2011

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This review is from: Demons of Stony River: A True to Life Adventure About North America's Meanest Animal, Alaska's Wolverine, Alias Devil Bear, Demon Bear, and Devil Beast (Paperback)

It's clear that Tom Willard has plagiarized the book "Monarch of Dead Mans Bay" !
A poor attempt to become a writer. I found this book lacking original thought and creativity.
It's clear Mr. Willard has no concepts of his subject in this book. This book reflects he lacks the skills of a true outdoors man or a writer.
I have nothing good to recommend about this book, it's a waste of time and money.