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Wolf's Gambit [Mass Market Paperback]

W. D. Gagliani (Author)
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September 1, 2009
Some people are afraid there's a wild animal on the loose, savagely tearing its victims apart. Others, like Nick Lupo, know better. Lupo knows a werewolf attack when he sees one. He should, since he's a werewolf himself, though he's been able to control his urges and maintain his secret. He's also a homicide cop, so it may be up to him to hunt down one of his own kind. It looks like there's a new werewolf in town, a rogue out only for blood. But looks can be deceiving.

Wolf's Gambit is the sequel to the Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel Wolf's Trap!


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“The best werewolf novel since The Howling!” – J.A. Konrath, author of Whiskey Sour     

“Gagliani has brought bite back to the werewolf novel!” –CNN Headline News Book Lizard

 “Riveting, disturbing, gut-wrenching—and entertaining as all get-out—and I loved every page! —Jay Bonansinga, author of The Black Mariah, on Wolf’s Trap

“Gagliani is a natural storyteller.”– P.D. Cacek, World Fantasy Award winner, author of Night Prayers

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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"Wolf's Gambit is that rare accomplishment in horror of a sequel that not only surpasses the power of the original but turns your expectations against you at every turn. W.D. Gagliani has taken the central conceit of Wolf's Trap and used it as a springboard for his most unpredictable, accomplished, and rewarding novel to date. His writing has never been crisper, his suspense never more nerve-wracking, and his dry humor so consistently refreshing. If you think you know what you'll be getting, trust me, you're wrong. Gagliani is fashioning an epic werewolf cycle here, one filled with terror, passion, violence, surprisingly affecting sensuality, and enough fantastical twists and turns to satisfy even the most jaded horror reader. Put your preconceptions aside and get ready for one hell of a ride."

-- 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner Gary A. Braunbeck, author of Coffin County and Far Dark Field

"A great big bloody beast of a book that enthralls the reader on multiple levels. Vicious, gory, sexy, fascinating--part-supernatural thriller, part-police procedural, pure dynamite!"

-- Edward Lee, author of Brides of the Impaler and The Golem

"If you're looking for the same-ol'-same-ol' werewolf story, W.D. Gagliani's Wolf's Gambit is definitely not for you. Gagliani takes a rehashed theme and breathes new life into it with a cast of memorable characters and relentless suspense. He masterfully weaves sensuality and horror throughout the story, taking the reader on a journey that redefines 'love at all costs.' Wolf's Gambit is one book you won't put down, and it's a story you'll never forget."

-- Deborah LeBlanc, bestselling author of Water Witch

"Wolf's Gambit is the equivalent of a North Woods rollercoaster -- with each brutal twist the body count rises, but you never want the ride to end! This one goes for the throat over and over again, and as you slip through the slayings with Detective Lupo in a desperate race against time, the pages seem to turn themselves! I couldn't put it down!."

-- John Everson, author of Covenant and Sacrifice


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 339 pages
  • Publisher: Leisure Books (September 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0843962496
  • ISBN-13: 978-0843962499
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

W.D. Gagliani is the author of the horror/crime thriller WOLF'S TRAP, a past Bram Stoker Award nominee, as well as WOLF'S GAMBIT and WOLF'S BLUFF (Leisure Books). WOLF'S EDGE was published in October 2011 by Samhain Publishing (ebook, but will be issued in trade paperback in January 2012), and WOLF'S TRAP will also be reissued by Samhain in March 2012. The novella WOLF'S DEAL will be available for Kindle and other formats in late 2011. Gagliani has published the hard-noir thriller SAVAGE NIGHTS, the collection SHADOWPLAYS, and the novella THE GREAT BELZONI AND THE GAIT OF ANUBIS, all available for the Kindle and other formats.

A collection of collaborations between David Benton and W.D. Gagliani, MYSTERIES & MAYHEM, is available for Kindle and all other formats. Five collaborative short stories are included, as well as one solo short story from each author, and several bonuses along with a guest short story.

Gagliani is also the author of various short stories published in anthologies such as ROBERT BLOCH'S PSYCHOS, MORE MONSTERS FROM MEMPHIS, WICKED KARNIVAL HALLOWEEN HORROR, THE BLACK SPIRAL, THE MIDNIGHTERS CLUB, THE ASYLUM 2, MASTERS OF UNREALITY, DARK PASSIONS: HOT BLOOD 13, MALPRACTICE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF BEDSIDE TERROR (the last three with David Benton), and more.

He has also written book reviews, articles, and interviews that have been published in places such as THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, CHIZINE, CEMETERY DANCE, HORRORWORLD, PAPERBACK PARADE, HELLNOTES, FLESH & BLOOD, BOOKPAGE, BOOKLOVERS, THE SCREAM FACTORY, HORROR MAGAZINE, SF CHRONICLE, BARE BONES, and others. Also published in the Writers Digest book ON WRITING HORROR (edited by Mort Castle) and in the Edgar Award-nominated THRILLERS: THE 100 MUST READS (edited by Morrell & Wagner), published by Oceanside for the International Thriller Writers. In October 2011, THE WRITER magazine published his article on writing werewolf epics.

His interests include old and new progressive rock, synthesizers, weapons, history (and alternate history, secret history, and steampunk), military history, movies, book reviewing, and plain old reading and writing. He is an Active member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA), the International Thriller Writers (ITW), and the Authors Guild. He lives and writes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

 

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story, but Rated "X"., October 31, 2009
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I really liked this as well as "Wolf's Trap"; the story line is very exciting, action packed, and both books have sexual scenes that are very explicit. Nick Lupo is Cop / Good Werewolf and fights the evilest of evil people and werewolves. What is most interesting is the true story about how one becomes a werewolf; both from the American Indian culture and the European culture. It describes the early struggles of just learning to control the creature within and then once controlled it becomes the personality of the person, whether good or evil. The best is that the author left "Wolf's Gambit" with the ending leading to his next Nick Lupo novel.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Literally gave me nightmares!, July 6, 2010
This review is from: Wolf's Gambit (Mass Market Paperback)
Nick Lupo returns in the second book of the Wolf Series. A menace is stalking the Northwest Woods, massacring elders involved with the reservation's new casino plans. Nick and his girlfriend Jessi are determined to find out who is behind it all. It seems that a pack of werewolves is stalking the reservation, but who exactly is calling the shots?

The second book in the Wolf series literally gave me nightmares, it was that frightening. I never get nightmares from reading, but this time, I did. Kudos to Gagliani for scaring me silly, and not just with the supernatural lore. The thriller aspect of the book is actually probably the scarier part, because that is where we meet the monsters that could actually exisit.

Again, Gagliani uses his shifts in point of view and time in a clever manner, giving us a better picture of the character of Nick Lupo, both past and present, and a more robust idea of the action taking place. Many new characters are introduced, some of which I hope we will see more of later. I absolutely loved the twist when we finally found out who the real bad guy was.

As with the other works of Gagliani which I have reviewed, this book is rife with violence, which makes sense to the plot, and increasingly graphic sexual scenes, which, some may argue, also serve a distinct purpose to the story. I think some readers may find the sex gratuitous, but we are talking about werewolves, would they rather they just sparkle? I find it interesting that the sex scenes with the good guys are passionate and intense but still romantic, while the sex scenes with bad guys are raw, and at times scary. I think this distinction does serve a real purpose in terms of developing the characters involved.

All in all, I found the book captivating and entertaining. I think fans of horror and thriller books will enjoy Wolf's Gambit. I personally am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, though perhaps not at night.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Good Read!, May 8, 2010
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If your into Werewolf fiction, this series is a must. Not the ever so popular "urban fantasy romance", but a nice dark werewolf story with all the necessary questions to keep the pages turning. Book one was good, but this takes the story to a whole new level. Serial killing, mixed with native american legend, in a resort town, creates a mix that will keep your mind guessing, I know I was wrong about who/what the story was all about. Can't wait for the third book in the series...Nick Lupo rocks!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommended!
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