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The Wolf's Hour (The Michael Gallatin Thrillers) by [Robert McCammon, Vincent Chong]

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Master spy, Nazi hunter—and werewolf on the prowl—in occupied Paris: A classic of dark fantasy from a Bram Stoker Award—winning author.

Allied Intelligence has been warned: A Nazi strategy designed to thwart the D-Day invasion is underway. A Russian émigré turned operative for the British Secret Service, Michael Gallatin has been brought out of retirement as a personal courier. His mission: Parachute into Nazi-occupied France, search out the informant under close watch by the Gestapo, and recover the vital information necessary to subvert the mysterious Nazi plan called Iron Fist.

Fearlessly devoted to the challenge, Gallatin is the one agent uniquely qualified to meet it—he’s a werewolf.

Now, as shifting as the shadows on the dangerous streets of Paris, a master spy is on the scent of unimaginable evil. But with the Normandy landings only hours away, it’s going to be a race against time. For Gallatin, caught in the dark heart of the Third Reich’s twisted death machine, there is only one way to succeed. He must unleash his own internal demons and redefine the meaning of the horror of war.

From the award-winning author of Swan Song and Boy’s Life, this is a “powerful novel [that] fuses WWII espionage thriller and dark fantasy. Richly detailed, intricately plotted, fast-paced historical suspense is enhanced by McCammon’s unique take on the werewolf myth” (Publishers Weekly).

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“A werewolf classic that deserves to be unearthed and rediscovered.” —Publishers Weekly “A true master of the Gothic novel.” —Booklist “McCammon keeps the story moving.” —Library Journal

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One of the founders of the Horror Writers Association, Robert R. McCammon (b. 1952) is one of the country’s most accomplished authors of modern horror and historical fiction. Raised by his grandparents in Birmingham, Alabama, McCammon published his first novel, the Revelations-inspired Baal, when he was only twenty-six. His writings continued in a supernatural vein throughout the 1980s, producing such bestselling titles as Swan Song, The Wolf’s Hour, and Stinger. In 1991 Boy’s Life won the World Fantasy Award for best novel. After his next novel, Gone South, McCammon took a break from writing to spend more time with his family. He did not publish another novel until 2002’s Speaks the Nightbird. Since then he has followed “fixer” Matthew Corbett in two sequels, The Queen of Bedlam and Mister Slaughter. His newest novel is The Five. McCammon and his family continue to live in Birmingham.

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First published in 1989, The Wolf’s Hour remains one of Robert McCammon’s most indelible creations. Ranging freely and with great authority through realms of history, folklore, and myth, it combines two seemingly disparate genres – the World War II action thriller and the paranormal romance – into a seamless, irresistible whole.McCammon’s hero is Michael Gallatin, embattled inhabitant of two different worlds. Born into the Russian aristocracy, but “changed” and raised by a pack of werewolves, Michael’s journey takes him from the wild regions of his native Russia to the battle-scarred landscapes of a world at war. Offering his unique talents to the Allied cause, Michael becomes a sort of secret weapon aimed at the destruction of Hitler and his “Thousand Year Reich.” His adventures take him from the deserts of North Africa to the German-occupied countries of Western Europe. There, with the aid of a vivid assortment of friends, comrades, and lovers, he uncovers a horrific conspiracy known as “Iron Fist,” which threatens to disrupt the Allies’ long-planned invasion of Europe and to alter the very outcome of the war.Both a scrupulously researched historical thriller and a brilliant re-imagining of the traditional werewolf tale, The Wolf’s Hour offers pleasure, excitement, and illumination on virtually every page. Exotic, enthralling, and endlessly inventive, it is the work of a master storyteller in full command of his matchless narrative gifts.The Subterranean Press edition of The Wolf’s Hour will feature an original introduction by Robert McCammon, as well as a full-color dust jacket and a number of color plates by Vincent Chong, including a gatefold illustration depicting the novel’s famous “death train” scene. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Originally published in 1989, this powerful novel fuses WWII espionage thriller and dark fantasy. Richly detailed, intricately plotted, fast-paced historical suspense is enhanced by McCammon's unique take on the werewolf myth. Russian-born British Secret Service operative and lycanthrope Michael Gallatin is a highly principled, deeply introspective, and internally tormented soul struggling to find himself amid the horror and chaos of 1944 Europe: "Not human. Not animal... .What am I, in the eye of God?" The limited edition hardcover reissue includes color illustrations from renowned artist Vincent Chong as well as a never-before-published companion novella, "The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs," which will raise interest in a planned collection of stories featuring Gallatin. McCammon's fans will cherish this lovingly produced reissue of a werewolf classic that deserves to be unearthed and rediscovered. (Nov.) (c)
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005T54I6I
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (October 18, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3422 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 612 pages
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Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including the award-winning BOY'S LIFE and SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. His latest novel, CARDINAL BLACK, is the seventh book in the Matthew Corbett series.
He recently completed the eighth book, THE KING OF SHADOWS, which is expected to be published in 2022.
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Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including the award-winning BOY'S LIFE and SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. His 2018 novel, THE LISTENER, is set in the 1930s and is available now from Cemetery Dance Publications.
His newest novel, CARDINAL BLACK, was published by Cemetery Dance in 2019. It is the seventh novel in the Matthew Corbett series, which started with SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD.
Mr. McCammon is currently writing THE KING OF SHADOWS, the eighth novel in the Matthew Corbett series.
Visit his websites: www.robertmccammon.com and www.matthewcorbettsworld.com
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2019

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Hello all you readers, well this is a brand epic of history and victory that the Allies, especially England during Hitler's take over of Europe and heading towards Russia for the take down. This author will make you a believer in the myths of the "lycanthrope aka werewolf." This is so real that I read that Hitler was very interested in the "Occult." This is more than a adventure it's history but it's meshed in the life of how Michael Gallatin aka Mikhail Gallatinov a Russian by birth whose family was slaughtered by haters of Czar Nicholas or we can say the elite of Russian royalty whom were hated by masses(peasants). They were betrayed by their driver, who set them up for the kill..This young right year old was bitten by a wolf, who they brought to their lair.
You have Hitler and his blood thirsty minions and double agents spying for the British Secret Service. The French Underground everyone that you've read about or heard conversations about World War-2, boy howdy they are represented by this author.
This is the second book I've read by this author. The first was "The Mystery Walk" that was enjoyable and scary, mainly those of us who have family in the South have heard stories told by family who have witnessed these experiences. So I say don't be quick to say that things don't go bump in the night. Besides who knows what those Russian forest hide or what has lived there unknown for centuries. ENJOY he will not disappoint you!!
P.S. My next book to read is "River of Souls."

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sue

LOVED this book, fantastic read!

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2012

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i seldom am THIS enthusiastic about a book, but this one, well, i really was hanging on every word. i seldom read ww2 stuff, so i was surprised to find it so involving. i read on, late into the night, to find out what was going to happen next. well written, great characters that had a "real" feel to them, complex double story line- this book really had me enthralled. the blending of the ww2 events with the other time periods, and how they connect to the main character, was so well done.

i love great writing, and while reading so many books in the paranormal/zombie/witch/werewolf/vampire genre, esp. at the prices i am willing to pay these days for ebooks, i seldom find really wonderful writing. here it is. i did buy it on a sale. i knew the writer from "swan song", a "the stand"-like, well written book that i read some time ago. i thought "the wolf hour" was even better. it's a long book that you wish could be longer, there's a complex main character that you wish to spend more time with, a fascinating backstory that is different than other werewolf books....you can't go wrong here.

it would make a great movie. if there are any producers out there who could option the book, then get a really good screen writer (maybe the authors?), and the funding for some really good cgi, i'd go see it. it's got all the elements of a blockbuster.

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Cowboy Samurai

Werewolf story+WW2 spy thriller=The Wolf's Hour

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2012

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I'd first read this story when it was orginally published in 89' back when there was no Amazon. The internet was little more than an experimental curiosity. Cell phones were the size of milk cartons and computers could only do a fraction of what they're capable of today. Flashforward to the 21st century 2012 and this book is available to a new generation of readers for the Kindle ereader. After reading it again it still holds up against urban fantasy/horror stories of today and in some cases surpasses them. And the story's hero Michael Gallatin is a character that was ahead of his time. He's not your typical woe is me werewolf you'd find on tv show's like Being Human. But a werewolf who has made peace with who and what he is.

Much has been made of the books sex scenes which are I admit a little over the top but not nearly as over the top as the sex scenes written in Harris's Stackhouse novels. Or the god awful Wolf Gift written by Rice which has sex scenes in it that are borderline beastiality in nature.

The Nazi villains scheme (on a second reading this time around) did seem a little half baked but doesn't detract from the story but adds to the fun factor and thrills.

It is a shame that more Michael Gallatin books weren't published the character's huge potential has remained largely unrealized.

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Valerie A. Lindsey

Great continuation of the Michael Gallatin character

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021

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Fast paced and beautifully written novel that shifts from Michael Gallatin's past (how he became a werewolf) to his undercover Allied assignment to find out what Hitler is planning before the Allied's spring invasion. Keeps you turning the pages. I can only hope Robert McCammon will return to this character again. Still keep hoping for an unknown son or daughter to appear:)

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Brad Ellison

Brutal, Visceral, Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016

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First-rate as both a werewolf story and as a World War II adventure, this is a tense tale of espionage and sabotage behind Nazi lines, a grim coming-of-age story, and a bloody action saga packed with explosive setpieces. There's enough Nazi-busting action for any pulp novel, sufficient gore and carnage to satisfy any horror fan, and there is also a depth to the characterization, a polish on the prose, a willingness to engage with questions of good and evil, civilization and savagery, that goes beyond the requirements of the sanguinary genre paperback. Simply put, this is an inspired classic, and if you have the stomach for blood and thunder, you will come to cherish it.

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MLee

Excellent Story

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016

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Excellent story, especially for readers interested in a blend of near history and the supernatural. I read this book many years ago and loved it. When I saw it again in Kindle format, I had to have it. I've read several other books by this author and have liked them all. I'm now looking to get them all in Kindle format so I can enjoy them all again. The author writes very well, and in this book has an interesting and unique take on the werewolf legend.

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Lauri Criqui

The description of a werewolf as a spy during World ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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The description of a werewolf as a spy during World War II sounded very intriguing. I thought it would be either suspenseful or cheesy. I was pleasantly surprised by the intrigue, suspense and character development. The story if his current assignment was interspersed with the story of his youth and introduction to the werewolf world, which was equally interesting.. This was a really enjoyable read.

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Daniel Cann

Excellent wartime thriller with a supernatural twist

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2012

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Here is something that should appeal to fans of thrillers and horror. Author Robert R McCammon has masterfully blended the two genres by creating his central character Michael Gallatin, a Russian immigrant now living in Wales working for British Intelligence as an agent during the Second World War.

The action moves from the theatre of war: North Africa and Europe then back to Gallatin's upbringing in Russia. In this way the narrative keeps the reader hooked on his exciting and daring mission to find another agent with information vital to the Allied war effort whilst simultaneously informing the reader of the events and experiences that shaped him.

As the title suggests Gallatin is no ordinary individual, he is in fact a werewolf! This makes the novel interesting and original, what could have been a standard `boys own' war story is given a dark supernatural twist with a hero who uses his powers to assist him with his dangerous mission.

As the story unfolds it is clear that Gallatin will need all of his wits and years of experience to draw on as well as his abilities. There are also some colourful side-kicks to help him along the way as well as plenty of mysterious and alluring women.

The villains he finds himself up against are particularly nasty and include a sadistic game hunter, a high ranking officer and a scientist all sympathetic to the Nazi cause. With D-Day imminent and everything riding on the Allied invasion being a success Gallatin and his friends must foil the Nazi's sinister plans known only as `Iron Fist.'

This novel kept me hooked throughout and it works on both levels as a wartime thriller and horror story. McCammon has the same prose style as James Bond creator Ian Fleming so everything is given a vivid immediacy. It so easily could have entered the realms of farce but McCammon's execution and literary skill ensures that this is a first rate thriller with a nicely handled twist. I highly recommend adding this original thrill-fest to your Kindle collection.

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Mel Powell

Odd marriage of spy adventure and traditional horror which sort of works.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2014

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This is two stories in one. I'm not sure what to make of it to be honest. The main plot is a fast paced, action filled Bondesque WW2 spy adventure where the main protagonist just happens to be a werewolf. The secondary story, told through flash backs is the tale of how a small boy, Mikhail Gallatinov, survived the murder of his family in the aftermath of the Russian revolution only to be rescued, if you can call it a rescue, by a pack of werewolves who: turn him and then rear him as one of their own. We follow this pack at intervals through various trials until they are eventually driven out of their isolated forest lair and Mikhail, now a young man, sets out alone to rejoin civilisation. We meet him at the outset of the novel as Michael Gallatin, the British spy.
Although the spy adventure is certainly entertaining, it's the story of how the young werewolf makes it all the way to England that I was more interested in learning about but that part isn't covered. I think it would have, for me anyway, made the more interesting read.
All in all, I found it an easy read; a light distraction and it certainly kept me turning the pages or tapping the screen, to be accurate. McCammon can certainly write action. I just can't help feeling he can write a bit more than that. In fact, having read 'Speaks the Nightbird' by the same author, I was a bit disappointed and feel, this is much weaker in terms of overall satisfaction. He seems to have gone for the comic book end of the adventure spectrum and hidden a better novel in the back plot.
Kindle copy good. If you like well written action sequences, you will enjoy it.

M. King

A tail of two halves

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2018

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The elements of the novel covering Michaels rearing by Werewolves is fantastic...loved every minute.

The sub-Bondian WW2 adventure was as boring as they come, replete with contractual sex scenes and cartoon bad guys who spill their guts rather than kill our hero.

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wilson

brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2013

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This, I think, is one of my all time favourite books. I originally owned it in paperback and now on Kindle.

A book that mixes reality with myth in a way you can almost believe is true. Two books in one before finishing with a brilliant climax. The descriptive writing even though gory at times is brilliant.

If you enjoy werewolf stories but with a reality check, you really shout read this book.

I wonder what this would be like if made into a film!

Ian

WereWolf & WWII combined... Just amazing detail...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2021

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Personally I think this is one of the best books I’ve read in my lifetime. Purchased the book in my early 20’s in 1990’s... Fantastic read then, and even better nearly 30yrs on...

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