Pages: 88
Genres: Supernatural, Fantasy, Thriller
ASIN: B0CRGT6RVX
ISBN: 9798986731261
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When a man sworn to save lives is transformed into a murderous monster, will he be able to stop himself from destroying everything he loves?
Dr. David Bixby is working the night shift in the emergency room when a man is brought in with a gunshot wound. Suffering not just the physical injury, the victim also displays symptoms of a mysterious blood poisoning. Unable to be saved, the man lashes out and bites David in a desperate, dying act.
At first, it seems as if the bite carries no ill effects, but, before long, David feels a change inside of him. As the days pass, he finds himself becoming stronger, more aggressive and giving in to his most primal instincts.
As the bewildered physician works to discover what is happening, a stranger confronts him, telling David that he will turn into a savage creature at the next full moon. Worse yet, the man presents him with an impossible choice – end his own life or turn into a bloodthirsty beast.
Will David lose control and spill innocent blood?
Tropes:
- Werewolf Horror
- Tragic Hero
- Body Horror / Transformation
- Man vs. Beast
- The Impossible Choice
- Savage Prequel
- Loss of Control
My Review
Received this book from V.R.
This book was short & thrilling. I loved it.
Gunther is a prequel, but as it mentions in the foreword of the book it can be read as a standalone, I read it with the intent of reading book 2 at a later date.
I enjoyed the fact that this book had elements of spice, was based around a medical practice, it’s MC turned into a werewolf, lies, betrayal, suspense, gore and a touch of mystery.
This was a fun read for me, Kaine’s world building was next level, and I look forward to reading his sequel ‘My Pet Werewolf’ to continue the story of Gunther.
I don’t really enjoy short stories, as I prefer to get really involved and have a plot draw me in and keep me for a long time, short stories are over so quickly I’m left wanting, however, this was very attentive to detail, enthralling and the made me look forward to reading the next in the series at a later point.
Along with some more of Kaine’s work.
As I liked this book quite a lot, I’m giving it a big fat 4* and a recommendation to friends.
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