Murdered By Human Wolves [Paperback]

Steven E. Wedel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

Konowa, Oklahoma holds many secrets. In the wilderness countryside, Pagan dances, bestial shadows around a bonfire, and the primal howls of man and wolf send the pious and decent hurrying for the safety of their homesteads. Mysterious deaths abound in Konowa; young people seduced to the alluring fires, hewn down unnaturally by a ruthless killer. There is an old evil at work here, but is it werewolves, or werewolf hunters?

Based on a true story, this is the tale of Katherine Cross. Born in 1899 and died in 1917, her tombstone reads "Murdered by Human Wolves."

Includes bonus material: "On the Trail of Werewolves: An Interview with Mary Franklin, Paranormal Researcher" a chilling essay of Franklin's research at Konowa cemetery where Katherine Cross' tombstone can be found. If asked five years ago, Mary Franklin would have said she didn’t believe in werewolves. Ask her today and her answer is somewhat different.

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About the Author

Steven E. Wedel is a life-long Oklahoman who grew up in Enid and currently lives in Moore with his wife and four children. He is an award-winning journalist and fiction author who has worked for The Daily Oklahoman, The Journal Record and numerous other newspapers. His first published book, "Darkscapes," was released in 2002, followed in 2003 by his first novel, "Shara." Wedel holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and is working toward a master's degree.

Product Details

• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: Scrybe Press (April 1, 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0974834041
• ISBN-13: 978-0974834047
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,960,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steven E. Wedel was born in 1966 and today lives in central Oklahoma, where he spends his days as a high school English teacher. Steve has been writing since the mid-1980s. By the early 1990s he was wishing he'd paid more attention to his own high school English teachers because editors were pointing out his grammatical mistakes. He sold his first story, "Unholy Womb", to The Midnight Zoo magazine in 1993. His first novel, Shara, was published by 3F Publications 10 years later, and quickly disappeared when the company went under. Scrybe Press took over the series the following year.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky find, December 17, 2004

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Bookseller "pbtad" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Murdered By Human Wolves (Paperback)

I stumbled across this book (well, pamphlet really) in a used book store. It had an interesting title and good cover art so I gave it a try. I'm really glad I did.

It is a well written, fast paced story about an incident that happened in Oklahoma in 1917 and based on a tombstone inscription that said "Murdered by Human Wolves". It works backwards from that inscription to tell a very original werewolf tale. It creates an original take on both werewolf society and the humans who hunt them.

And, the interview with Mary Franklin (Paranormal Researcher) at the end is also a pretty chilling tale. It could probably grow into its own full length story someday.

All in all, a fun little read that I highly recommend.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced with wonderful characters, May 29, 2004

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Igor (Horror-Web.Com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murdered By Human Wolves (Paperback)

Steven E. Wedel has taken it upon himself to resurrect an often overlooked area of the genre, werewolves - and he's doing quite a job of it! With his upcoming "Murdered by Human Wolves" he rounds off his werewolf collection with a story based on facts.

Based on fact brings a new level to any story, the 'what if' factor. First, how much of this is real? Could be real? The 'facts' in this story add more by making you curious of the epitaphs in your own graveyards... what do they really mean?

"Murdered by Human Wolves" is an amazing tale that introduces you to the innocence and curiosity of youth, the dangers around them, and leaves you thinking. Monsters DO exist. Besides those of folklore, legend, and fiction - we meet and greet them every day and unbeknownst to us, they carry on. This story offers several 'monsters' - you decide who the real monsters are!

Fast paced with wonderful characters, Wedel gives us another piece of his vision with style and atmosphere. This one is definately worth getting, and remember it includes a very interesting interview/investigation into Katherine Cross' life and death. The book will be available as an e-book and in print, near the end of January 2004. Wedel will be signing 25 copies of the book for use in contests, promotions, etc. Watch the HorrorWeb for more information...

Rating? Definately a five.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One helluva ride!, December 20, 2004

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D. McCue "Bigskeeter" (Norman, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Murdered By Human Wolves (Paperback)

This is a tremendous book. Well written, it is for the true genre lover as well as for anyone. Steven Wedel has created a world based on a stone marker found in a graveyard near Konawa, Oklahoma, and it's a place that sucks you in, straps you down and takes you for an eye-popping ride from the first page to the last.

An extremely focused point of view strengthens the presentation of the story. The characters are believable and their actions were consistent with what I expected them to do; that is, until one point in the battle between the locals and the McGrath's. That's when the unexpected happened, and the story evolved from scary to "OH MY GOD, this could really happen!"

There is a wicked sort of villainy in this story that will keep the pages turning and lights on all night long. Highly recommended!