Best of
Werewolves

2004

Beginnings


Kelley Armstrong - 2004
    No longer available online - now in Tales of the Otherworld It's the story of how Clay and Elena met and the start of their relationship.

Murphy's Lore: Shadow of the Wolf


Patrick Thomas - 2004
    His soulmate Shan is a wolf & his twin cubs change into human children when the moon is full. Fortunately, he found Bulfinche's Pub where folks don't look down on his lifestyle choices. In a flash, his life has completely unraveled. Ted has been beaten, his family taken by another more powerful werewolf. To make matters even worse, he has found out Paddy Moran has kept secrets in order to protect him. To track down and save his family, Ted will have to unlock the secrets of the werewolf in order to stop the rogue D.M.A. agent Buck Lang. His quest will take him from the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the Department of Mystic Affairs to the Eternity Club in Philadelphia. Ted thinks he has to go it alone, but the staff & patrons of Bulfinche's Pub take care of their own, whether they want it or not. With the help of the cursed magi Hex, vampyre Lucas Wilson, two former Knights of the Round Table, & bartender John Murphy, Ted will get his family back, no matter who or what stands in the way. Critical Praise for the Murphy's Lore Series: "An entertaining ride that leaves you wanting more. The cast of characters at Bulfinche's Pub is always chang-ing, bringing new laughs, perils, & adventure. Don't miss the latest installment of this wonderful series." -Edward McFadden, FANTASTIC STORIES "SLICK... ENTERTAINING." -Paul Di Filippo, ASIMOV'S "HUMOR, OUTRAGEOUS ADVENTURES, & SOME CLEVER PLOT TWISTS." -Don D'Ammassa, SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE "JOIN HEX, PADDY & THE GANG IN THEIR RACE TO UNDO THE FUTURE IN PATRICK THOMAS'S FOOLS' DAY, PART OF HIS COMIC MURPHY'S LORE SERIES." -PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BE SURE TO READ THE REST OF THE SERIES INCLUDING TALES FROM BULFINCHE'S PUB, FOOLS' DAY, and THROUGH THE DRINKING GLASS"

The Encyclopedia of Vampires, Werewolves, and Other Monsters


Rosemary Ellen Guiley - 2004
    These beings are part human but under certain conditions transform into formidable creatures that prey upon humans and animals. This is a reference to these entities.

Bloodlines of the Wolf


Kelly Gregson Plante - 2004
    Her life is one of seclusion and discontent until she is abducted by vampires in a plot to flush Viktor out of hiding. Master vampire Creed seeks the Wolf King

Murdered by Human Wolves


Steven E. Wedel - 2004
    Her gravestone in Konawa, OK bears the epitaph Murdered By Human Wolves. This is her story. Acclaimed werewolf saga author Steven E. Wedel touches again the universe he portrayed in his first novel Shara. Murdered by Human wolves is that rare mix of fact and fiction that brings out an incredible story. Teamed up with the fictional account in this exclusive volume is Steven's essay On the Trail of Werewolves: An Interview with Mary Franklin, Paranormal Researcher which details the findings of her researches in the Konawa cemetery where Katherine Cross is buried.

True Werewolves of History


Donald F. Glut - 2004
    Glut's brand new companion to his classic volume, True Vampires of History. As in his first book, True Werewolves of History, uses contemporary chronicles and new research to bring to life the stories of over 100 werewolves from the pages of history. This new 21st Century tour-de-force brings together real tales of werewolves (not to mention "were" bears and "were" jaguars) from throughout the world and across the centuries. You'll find them all in this volume for your historical delectation and gruesome enlightenment. Even if you are pure of heart you may find that these tales awaken the ancient fears when the moon is full and the wolfbane blooms.

Write Your Own Fantasy


Pie Corbett - 2004
    So why not write your own? This book gives you all you need to entrance your readers and get them searching for clues.Full of tips, advice and new ways of approaching creative writing, this is a handy guide for every aspiring writer.

Last Call


Mandy M. Roth - 2004
    After narrowly escaping a brutal attack, her dreams of being a famous dancer died. The once vibrant young girl, who dreamt of Broadway, has been reduced to serving drinks in a small bar. Rayme had all but given up on finding happiness until a chance meeting with two mysterious strangers turns her world upside down. Now she has the leader of the local werewolf pack and the head of the local vampires hot on her heels. They want her and what she brings to the table—mostly, they want her in their beds. Rayme must choose who will stand by her side in this fight for her very soul. Rating: This story contains mature situations, graphic violence, strong language, explicit sex, and a women's love for multiple men. It is not intended for the faint of heart.

Guillaume de Palerne: An English Translation of the 12th Century French Verse Romance


Leslie A. Sconduto - 2004
    Guillaume de Palerne is a non-Arthurian romance offering a different vision of the medieval world, one in which we find the hero in a more realistic setting confronting the obstacles that fate--not his quest for fame--has set in his path. It is the story of a young prince of Sicily who is kidnapped by a werewolf at the age of four. Woven into the story of the eponymous hero is the parallel story of Alphonse, the Spanish prince who was transformed into a werewolf by his stepmother when he was still a toddler. The anonymous poet has woven humor, contemporary allusions, reworkings of traditional motifs and a hidden moral lesson into the story's engaging plot. The romance also presents the reader and scholar with a complex portrayal of the constancy and changeability of identity that provides new insight into the medieval attitude toward individuality. Based primarily on Alexandre Micha's 1990 edition, this translation is intended as a guide to reading the original rather than as a substitute. The editor has attempted to be as literal as possible and to remain faithful to the register and tone of the original, including its original word order and grammatical structure. In addition to the translation, the finished text includes an introduction, notes and a select bibliography.