When The Autumn Moon Is Bright: The Autobiography of a Hunter [Hardcover]

Brian P. Easton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 2002

Sylvester Logan James knows what it is to be haunted. His mother died giving him life. His father was butchered by a werewolf before his eyes; the night a full moon changed the world. He should've been too young for hate, but he grew old on its milk. He should've been too innocent for guilt, but it turned him to stone. There is no solace for a man in an unwinnable war. Sylvester has learned to live by the feud, brandishing his vendetta into the outlands of the occult. Now, his hatred has become a monster all its own; robbing him of conscience and conviction as surely as The Beast's bite. Options are scarce, and time is short, for Sylvester to salvage what remains of his fractured soul. It takes more than silver bullets to kill a werewolf.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Breathes new life into the werewolf myth...and Sylvester is one of the toughest SOBs to found in a work of fiction anywhere."--SFReader

"A well-crafted study of the human soul that probes the depths of Nietzche's abyss."--The Harrow --theharrow.com

I gurantee you if you pick this book up you will not be able to put it down- yeah, it's that damn good! - Horror Society --horrorsociety.com

Thick with plot, description and a fevered violence, this novel offers up a slightly alternate reality that treads frighteningly close to our own. --Rue Morgue Magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Author

I'm a sucker for tragedy and anti-heroes. Even the most unscrupulous character can become the good guy when pitted against an evil greater than himself. My novels, 'When the Autumn Moon is Bright' and 'Heart of Scars' feature such a protagonist and deliver an autobiographical account of the awful price of hatred. It tells the life story of Sylvester James whose life is tragically altered by a marauding werewolf, and what happens when he hardens his heart to vengeance. As he becomes a man, he learns that it takes more than just silver bullets to kill a werewolf...it demands a perfect willingness to die. A third book is planned to complete the trilogy, and after that a prequel chronicling the life of Sylvester's mentor. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 396 pages
• Publisher: Writers Club Press (November 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595652921
• ISBN-13: 978-0595652921
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,365,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The son of a Southern Illinois pastor, Brian Easton grew up a fan of classic horror films during the 70's. His favorite, as you might imagine, was The Wolfman.

"When I was a baby, my mother used to rock me while watching Dark Shadows. I cut my teeth on a steady diet of Creature Feature and Night Gallery, the old school Universal Monsters and spaghetti westerns. I started writing when I was ten, after I was given a hand-me-down Royal typewriter."

He has studied the occult since 1985 and obtained a degree in anthropology to further his research. His first novel Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter (aka When the Autumn Moon is Bright) and his second novel Heart of Scars were finalists in the 2003 & 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

"I'm a sucker for tragedy and anti-heroes. Even the most unscrupulous character can become the good guy when pitted against an evil greater than himself. My novels, 'When the Autumn Moon is Bright' and 'Heart of Scars' feature such a protagonist and deliver an autobiographical account of the awful price of hatred. It tells the life story of Sylvester James whose life is tragically altered by a marauding werewolf, and what happens when he hardens his heart to vengeance. As he becomes a man, he learns that it takes more than just silver bullets to kill a werewolf...it demands a perfect willingness to die. A third book is planned to complete the trilogy, and after that a prequel chronicling the life of Sylvester's mentor."

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting read!, April 25, 2006

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Robin C. Peters "Robin Christian" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter (Paperback)

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.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boulevard of Broken Dreams,, November 27, 2005

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Alice Chapman "Alice" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter (Paperback)

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.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why did it have to end?, February 2, 2007

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C. M. Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter (Paperback)

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.