Tamed [Kindle Edition]

Douglas R. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Werewolves are real.

And they make excellent pets.

Owning one of the legendary creatures is the latest fad. The WereHouse insists their werepets are loyal, docile, and 100% safe, but what happens when these gentle giants turn on their masters?

While on a routine EMS call, paramedic Christine Alt is attacked by a rogue werepet. She escapes with her life, but the encounter leaves her with more than just scars. As her body begins to change, she discovers the WereHouse is hiding a terrible secret, and they will stop at nothing to keep her from exposing them.

Tamed is a werewolf tale with a twist from the author of the The Light of Epertase trilogy.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Douglas R. Brown is a fantasy writer living in Pataskala, Ohio. He began writing as a cathartic way of dealing with the day-to-day stresses of life as a firefighter/paramedic in Columbus, Ohio. Now he focuses his writing on fantasy, where he can draw from his lifelong love of the genre. He has been married for fifteen years and has a son and two dogs. The Light of Epertase: Legends Reborn was released by Rhemalda Publishing on August 1, 2011. Book Two is scheduled for August, 2012 and Book Three in August 2013.

Product Details

• File Size: 373 KB
• Print Length: 237 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1936850702
• Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing; 1 edition (January 17, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006Z1JT5A
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,335 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended! A must-read for fans of horror, urban fantasy &/or werewolves! January 17, 2012

By K. Sozaeva TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Bernard Henderson has a unique product to bring to market - he calls them wergs. The common person calls them werewolves - only, of course, these are just pets, docile, tame as any dog, and don't change to a human. Or so Henderson says. Christine works for the fire department as a medic and the4 wergs freak her out, so it is not a great surprise to her when, upon answering a call one day, they find a werg on the loose that attacks her and her partner, Billy. Billy disappears - Christine ends up in the hospital for scratches and lacerations, but fortunately the werg didn't bite her. Of course, as it turns out, the werg blood she got in her mouth was enough, and she finds herself ... changing. She learns something about the wergs that can bring down Henderson's WereHouse and shock the world - but will she survive long enough to tell anybody now that Henderson is on her trail?

This was a really freaky book - in a good way, might I hasten to add! Dealing with slavery, the humane treatment of pets - especially during training - and even cannibalism, there were definitely parts of the book that made me distinctly uncomfortable. Brown's talents are immense and he has a decidedly twisted turn of mind - I have absolutely loved each of his books that I have read so far. His characters are clear and unique, his plots move smoothly along, and it is nearly impossible to put down the book once you get started. This one is highly recommended for fans of horror, urban fantasy, werewolves and good writing! Available 1/26/12 - watch for it!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WORTHY OF THE BIG SCREEN January 22, 2012

By Candace C. Bowen

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I started reading Tamed early one afternoon and did not stop until I finished it later that night. A big fan of Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft, I have read numerous attempts by authors over the years seeking to reach their level of individuality. In my opinion, Douglas Brown has achieved his own level of greatness with Tamed. A fast-paced thriller with a few surprises thrown in along the way, I could easily see it becoming a motion picture.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Viciously brilliant! January 17, 2012

By Ashley L. Knight

Format:Paperback

Tamed, by Douglas Brown, is vicious and brilliant in every aspect of the words - from the horrific, detailed scenes right down to its absorbing narrative - I did not put this book down until I was finished. What a breath of fresh air and such a new take on the boring old stories about werewolves! I thought they'd taken the subject as far as it could go, but Brown proved me wrong.

I have had the pleasure of reading Brown's work in the past and was very impressed with the depth of his imagination. Tamed, though a work of fiction, is alarming. Just like the equally terrifying book, Jurassic Park, I found myself wondering, with science and technology moving at such a tremendous rate, it would be all too easy to alter human DNA, creating a new species such as these. Brown proves himself a master of not only epic fantasy fiction, but modern fantasy fiction as well.

The fluidity of Brown's words, the humorous dialog and imaginative scenes make Tamed an engaging read. It is the perfect book to take along on a flight as you'll find yourself bound and salivating until you finish it. Just ignore the odd stares from the other passengers.

- Ashley L. Knight author of FINS and FATHOM

More About the Author

Douglas R. Brown is a fantasy writer living in Pataskala, Ohio. He began writing over five years ago as a cathartic way of dealing with the day-to-day stresses of life as a firefighter/paramedic for the Columbus Ohio Division of Fire. Now he focuses his writing on fantasy where he can draw from his lifelong love of the genre. He has been married for 14 years and has a son and two dogs.