Thats where steve hamiltons winter of the wolf moon takes placejust across the bridge from my home. Winter of the wolf moon by steve hamilton fictiondb. The expression wolf winter in swedish vargavinter refers to an unusually bitter and long winter, but it is also sometimes used to describe the darkest of times in ones life the kind of period that imprints on you that you are mortal and, at the end of the day, always alone. Winter of the wolf moon book hennepin county library. Alex mcknight endures the bitter winter of michigans upper peninsula in his log cabin with warm fires and cold molsons. Kern, a werewolf, is hunted by a harper who uses magic. Winter of the wolf moon pima county public library overdrive.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. When a young woman from the ojibwa tribe asks mcknight for shelter from her violent boyfriend, mcknight agrees. Donna andrews donna andrews is the author of murder with peacocks, which won the st. When dorothy parrish, a young ojibwa woman asks him for shelter from her violent boyfriend. Winter of the wolf moon by steve hamilton librarything. Moreover, lonnie bruckman, the predator in question, is an arrogant, merciless. Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight, book 2 by steve hamilton. Steve hamilton alex mcknight, an excop living in selfproclaimed exile on michigans upper peninsula, searches for a missing woman who had come to him for help. In 1828, william reed built a trading post on the uintah river, just. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In full wolf moon, child uses cuttingedge science and the beautiful adirondacks landscape to tell a quick and tense story.
The series revolves around kate daniels, who is powerful in blood magic, a wisecracking sword fighter, and a bit of a mystery to her peers. Alex mcknight have won multiple awards and appeared on bestseller lists nationwide. In the spring of 1832, zach connors and his family have survived another winter in the rocky mountains. Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the wolves deadly breath weapon to use against their foes. Read winter of the wolf moon ebook free video dailymotion. An alex mcknight mystery and millions of other books are available for instant access. Winter of the wolf moon is another terrific outing for alex mcknight. When dorothy parrish, a young ojibwa woman asks him for shelter from her violent boyfriend, mcknight agrees. Mcknight suspects vicious, hockeyplaying lonnie bruckman. But after secreting her in one of his cabins, he finds her gone the next morning. The lady in distress is a lovely ojibwa woman whom alex mcknight finds difficult to resist. It, however, turns out to be more than just a local hockey game to mcknight. When dorothy parrish, a young ojibwa woman asks him for shelter from her violent boyfriend, mcknigh. Having started with his most recent book, i had to buy the previous ones and ive got the new one on order and ive discovered that this is an author who hit the ground running and never lets up.
Wolfs whisper is the first in a lesbian paranormal series that follows akira, a wolfshifter on the prowl for a sacred stone. Each creature in that area must make a dc 12 dexterity saving throw, taking 18 4d8 cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Winter of the wolf moon king county library system. Magic bites is the first book in an expansive universe with ten books in the series, in addition to spinoff novels and novellas that takes place in a magical, dystopian atlanta. Katalina has just turned 18, driving back from her birthday dinner with her parents a horrible accident happens not only is the car upside down, but so is katalinas world, with her parents dead she finds herself dragged from the fiery car by wolves. Winter of the wolf moon citrus county library system.
In some cultures, it was known as old moon, ice moon, snow moon, and the moon after yule. Winter wolves communicate with one another using growls and barks, but they speak common and giant well enough to follow simple conversations. Nov, 2012 kirkus winter of the wolf moon by steve hamilton. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Looks like the author is including each different season into every tale, like a ever changing character integral to the plot. The wolf moon is the first moon of winter, when the climax of the story takes place. Alex mcknight endures the bitter michigan winter in his log cabin. Feb 21, 2018 audiobook horror fantasy by clive priest of hell. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. When dorothy parrish, a young ojibwa woman, asks him for shelter from her violent boyfriend, mcknight agrees.
Wolf howl more during the their breeding season in january and february. Novel coming in winter 20152016 on wattpad and quotev. Feb 21, 2015 wolf winter eminently repays reading for the beauty of its prose, its strange, compelling atmosphere and its tremendous evocation of the stark, dangerous, threatening place, which exits in the far. Winter of the wolf moon by steve hamilton overdrive. The phrase wolf moon is another name for a full moon, assigned to moons that glow roundly in the dead of winter, specifically in january, referring to the first full moon of a new calendar year. Wolf moon is the full moon in january time and date. Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight what should i. The arcticdwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snowwhite fur and pale blue eyes. But after letting her stay in one of his cabins, he finds her gone the next morning. So much did i enjoy the first book in the alex mcknight series a col. In ancient times, it was common to track the changing seasons by following the lunar month.
Alex is a character with warmth, integrity and gently selfmocking humor. Never mind that the exdetroit cop has promised himself to stay out of the distress business in the wake of an earlier adventure a cold day in paradise, 1998 that ended dismally. This is the 2nd book in the alex mcknight series which normally contains at least a dozen aspects of stereotypical michigan. This time around, mcknight, who is still suffering emotionally from his last case, is asked by a friend to fill in on his hockey team for just a night. The first full moon of the year is named after howling wolves. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
And when you start reading winter of the wolf moon, you will instantly understand why. When a young woman from the ojibwa tribe asks mcknight for shelter from her violent boyfriend. If you liked winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight by steve. Winter of the wolf moon 2nd in the series, unique setting in the up. Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight what should i read.
Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight series, book 2. And when you start reading winter of the wolf moon, you will instantly. Winter of the wolf moon up north michigan consortium. Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight, book 2 by steve hamilton book cover, description, publication history. The alex mcknight book series by steve hamilton includes books a cold day in paradise, winter of the wolf moon, the hunting wind, and several more. The title, winter of the wolf moon suggests the spirituality of mischief and mayhem in mostly menacingly cold weather. Part historical thriller, part swedish gothic, debut novel wolf winter tells the story of a vicious murder that threatens to tear apart an isolated community during the coldest of winters. So much did i enjoy the first book in the alex mcknight series a cold day in paradise that i just couldnt wait to start this one, the second. Looking for a love triangle in your shifter romance. Winter of the wolf moon pima county public library. Book recommendations for people who like winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight by steve hamilton. Winter of the wolf moon 2000 read online free books. His standalone novel, the lock artist, was named a new york times notable crime book, received an alex award from the american library association, and. When a young woman from the ojibwa tribe asks mcknight for shelter from her violent boyfriend, mcknight.
Click to read more about winter of the wolf moon by steve hamilton. When a young ojibwa woman, asks for shelter from her abusive boyfriend, mcknight agrees. And im sitting here by my fire, reading this book, thinking that alex mcknight could be my next door neighbor, the one with the small cabins and far too. Wolf winter eminently repays reading for the beauty of its prose, its strange, compelling atmosphere and its tremendous evocation of the stark, dangerous, threatening place, which exits in. It was a winter without the supplies they usually enjoyed. Steve hamiltons novels starring excop and sometime p. The wolf exhales a blast of freezing wind in a 15foot cone. But while i enjoyed it enough to give it a 4star rating, i have to say that if i were to be superhonest, its probably closer to a 3.
Or if you like the map analogy, even after winter of the wolf moon races to its conclusion, there remains uncharted territory across which hamilton can write here be dragons. An alex mcknight mystery an alex mcknight novel book 2 kindle edition by hamilton, steve. Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight series steve hamilton, dan john miller. Martins pressmalice domestic best first traditional mystery award in may 1998. And then, of course, theres the winter cold in michigans upper peninsulaso bitter and. Steve hamilton alex mcknight, an excop living in selfproclaimed exile on michigans upper peninsula, searches for a. An alex mcknight mystery alex mcknight novels ebook online. Winter of the wolf moon alex mcknight steve hamilton. Steve hamiltons novels starring excop and sometimep. Good character development including the supporting cast. And im sitting here by my fire, reading this book, thinking that alex mcknight could be my next door neighbor, the one with the small cabins and far too many snowmobiles screaming on the cold night air.