Cry for the Moon (The Last Werewolf Hunter Series Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

William Woodall (Author)

Book Description

Sometimes choices are hard.

Born into a family of werewolves, Zach Trewick finds himself faced with the question of whether he should accept this evil life for himself, or take the desperate and risky gamble of running away from home. To make things worse, he's got only three days left to make up his mind.

Scrambling to find a way to stay human, Zach quickly makes a bold plan to find his uncle Justin nearly a thousand miles away in Texas, the only person he can think of who might take him in. Stowing away in a septic tank, sleeping in a library, and living in a dog house on a vacant lot are among the adventures he encounters along the way.

But the werewolves have no intention of letting him escape so easily. For although he doesn't know it yet, Zach is the Curse-Breaker, the long-foretold boy who can crush the wolf curse forever, and his family will stop at nothing to prevent that.

Nominated for the 2010 Texas Lone Star Reading List for excellence in young adult literature, Cry for the Moon is the first book in the acclaimed Last Werewolf Hunter series, followed by "Behind Blue Eyes," and then "More Golden than Day".

(Note: This book is NOT horror. It's a young adult/middle grade adventure story with mild Christian themes and a fair amount of humor. Contains no gore, no violence, and is a thoroughly clean book suitable for all ages.)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you are looking for a story about a boy who learns valuable lessons about family, love, friendship and God this is the book for you. I recommend this book to a pre-teen or adult. I truly enjoyed this book."
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Rae, MyBookAddiction Reviews

"This author is an excellent writer who knows how to draw the reader into the story and make them feel it. . . the writing will resonate long after you lay the book down."
Rating- 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Lynn O'Dell, Red Adept Reviews

"A unique treat for humorous fiction lovers,"
Rating- 5 stars
Midwest Book Review

"Cry for the Moon is unlike any other book I have ever read,"
Rating- 4 stars
Reviewed by Jennifer Slattery, Christian Book Lounge

From the Publisher

Cry for the Moon is a fantasy novel aimed largely at young adults, although it contains many subtle and thought-provoking elements intended to appeal to an older audience as well. It is the third book by William Woodall, following The Prophet of Rain in 2008 and Beneath a Star-Blue Sky earlier in 2009.

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Product Details

• File Size: 309 KB
• Print Length: 244 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Jeremiah Press (February 11, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001VEI1TG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,919 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #2 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Religion & Spirituality

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be turned off by the start of the book! May 8, 2009

By N. Porter

Format:Hardcover

An excellent adventure novel that follows a young boy on his journey to "freedom" of soul... really surprisingly good!

When I first started reading this book, I almost put it down. It seemed odd, starting out with a werewolf scene that almost turned me off from the book, since I have no experience with this author. However, I kept going and I was REALLY pulled into the story. The beginning was then fitting for the story as well, the whole point is that you are repulsed by the start, same as the main character!!

An excellent book by a newish author... he should be in the ranks of the rest of the Christian Fiction authors!! Very excellent writing, very good storyline, excellent, well-rounded characters! Highly recommend! I am going to read his other books now when I get a moment!

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cry for the Moon May 6, 2009

By N. L. Currey

Format:Hardcover

I read Cry for the Moon in one go. Once I started, I just had to keep going until I finished. I found it to be original, warm and entertaining. I found myself completely empathising with young Zach.
I loved every page.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cry for all the right reasons.... May 12, 2009

By ShadowMarkz

Format:Kindle Edition

Okay, by now you know the theme,premise,and simply the summary for this book, which has been done well by some other reviewers. So, I will review from the manner in what I feel about the book and the author. If you do an intro sample please do not be turned off as others have mentioned by the rather startling, graphically, detailed depiction of a very quick incident that almost made me think that it maybe more of a horror flick than what I thought it was. Now I can laugh at that part because it is nothing of the sort. It was necessary and if you read past that, the reward is a book that is well written in a very simple yet poignant manner. So much so that sometimes I felt more like I was talking to Zach himself than reading about him. That style appealed to me so much but I was pleasantly surprised by some things that I simply weren't prepared for or expected. I found myself following Zach and unable to leave this story because I had to walk with him to the end. I still sort of find myself yearning to hear from an older Zach. From the perspective of a young man, who tells how those choices affected and shaped the man that he became but you sort of come away feeling that somethings in life will always be left unanswered and also that you will have to accept that and still strive to be pro-active about who and what shapes your life. While hoping,believing,trusting,dreaming, and making the choices to live the best life that you can, with the cards that are laid out before you. This book was special to me for many reasons that I cannot put here but let me tell you that if you get this one, you will not regret it. It's funny at times, and I had come to look forward to and expect the humor but what I didn't expect was to find myself up at 5a.m. curled up on the sofa ending that journey with Zach and having my pet poodle leaning on me to kiss away my tears. Yes, maybe I am just mushy or soft or something of the sort but I did find it impossible to keep the "waterworks" turned off as I realized that we had come to the end of the journey and although I was so satisfied and appreciative for the way in which this story was told, I couldn't help but feel sorry for Zach,...the things that he endured,the sacrifices and choices he had to make. Someone commented that this is a teen book. I would have to disagree. This book is for anyone who is willing to read it and would enjoy watching a young boy learn that depth of character is important and choices that we make in life are developed and made by so many different experiences and influenced by so many different entities; and that as we make each choice, they shape our life and who we are and what type of life we will have to a great extinct or not have. That making choices are not always easy or welcomed but sometimes, to not make them, is actually still making a choice and could leave us even more vulnerable and worse for the wear. I will say that there were things and situations in this book that were familiar to me and reminded me of someone who was and is special to me that had to go through a life choice(and crisis) at twelve years old that would forever shaped his life. Like Zach, he had to come to terms with not ever having some very important questions answered and had to make the decision to accept that and live his life until the day that he died. But, I do know that it affected the man that he became. No he wasn't running away from monsters in that sense but then again,maybe, and so that to made it even more special a read for me. There was so much that I think anyone can relate to and identify with. At las, by this long review, I know that you can by now surmise that I loved the book and will be looking forward to purchasing more work from this author. A job well done Mr Woodard. You write beautifully and your style is so realistic. So special, so much so that one can easily see one's self melting into the background, and walking along like a shadow following your characters all the way to the end. You know, you don't just jump into the background of a good and well written novel, you just lye back and sort of allow yourself to be take away and melt into the background. I must confess that I sort of borrowed that from my friend Zach and put my own little twist on it for this instance. But you know what? I found that happening a great deal along our journey. Wolves, curses,...some believe, some don't but regardless, there's enough realism to support it all and the boy who shared his life with me and the wonderful author, who inspired me. This reader is pleased and you have a new fan.

Best Regards,
~*Shadow*~
Cry for the Moon

More About the Author

I began writing at the age of seven, while watching my mother compose poetry at the kitchen table. I already loved books, so I thought I'd give it a try myself. I've continued writing ever since. I still write poetry and short stories occasionally, but nowadays my focus is mainly on fantasy novels.

Most of my work could be loosely grouped under the genre of Young Adult, if only because many of my characters are young and I keep my writing clean. But in spite of that, I never write bland books with nothing to say. They always include a deeper level for more experienced readers to think about.

I've always been something of a dreamer and a lover of bright and beautiful things, and that's reflected in my writing at times. I've also had more than my share of sorrows in life, and that shows up sometimes too. So does the Southern flavor that comes from my youth in Arkansas and Texas. I'm also a Christian author who will never write a single word that dishonors God. That doesn't mean I won't write about cruelty or evil. . . just that I'll never portray it to be appealing or enticing. Tolkien said the same.

Story-seeds grow from the smallest beginnings, and they often put out the most interesting branches along the way to maturity. I am not the type of writer who begins with a plot already worked out ahead of time before I sit down at the word processor. More often, I begin with a single image or idea, and then grab the bit between my teeth and run with it. From there, I might make landfall anywhere in the whole wide world. When I begin, I usually haven't got the faintest idea how a story will end or what will happen along the way. In fact, one of the greatest pleasures of writing (for me) is that I have an endless supply of new stories to tell myself.

People sometimes like to know where the particular inspiration for a story came from, and I usually discuss that subject in the Author's Note at the end of each book I write.

It's always encouraging to talk to anyone who took pleasure in my work, and I like talking to fans. So if anyone has questions or comments about anything, please feel free to message me.