Wolf's Trap

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Summary: Scary, gory, chilling new werewolf novel
Review: This new horror book is a darn good read. It was recommended by a friend, and she wasn't wrong... If you were a werewolf and a cop, and somebody started killing off your friends and leaving you messages, what would you do? What would you do if the messages made it obvious the killer knew your secret? Nick Lupo is that cop, and he can't figure out who hates him and why. At least not at first. But then-- wait, I don't want to ruin it. There's a kind of musical theme that runs through the book, too, almost a soundtrack that probably makes perfect sense to fans of progressive rock from the 70s. It's a nice element to add! The author switches points of view alot, presenting all the main characters until you feel you can understand why they got to be the way they are. The action is quick and gory, but it all fits. Gagliani shows a lot of promise as a novelist; out of the recent batch of werewolf books, this is one of the best. Give it a try and you might want to check out Harry Shannon and Cheri Scotch, too. They're dealing with werewolves, but in different ways. Looks like the wolf is back!

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Summary: A great read for werewolf cop and serial killer fans
Review: This novel blends horror and noir elements with good results! There's a twisted serial killer, a cop cursed by the full moon, a woman doctor, an Indian elder and a bunch of hick creepoids -- and they all end up slugging it out in the woods. It starts out with some wicked murders of escort girls and other folks, but it's all part of a revenge plan by the serial killer, who knows a lot about the cop. Nick, the cop, is a character I would like to see more of, and I hope there will be more books with him in them. There's a lot of violence and sex, like others have pointed out, and a great climax that almost reads like a movie. If you like werewolves and serial killers, you'll probably like this.

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Summary: Suspenseful, gripping read!
Review: When I first purchased this book, I settled down to read the first chapter and was instantly drawn in by the dramatic unfolding of the story. Soon I found that I couldn't put it down, and read it straight through. Wolf's Trap is a dark, suspenseful foray into a dynamic world populated by a myriad of powerful, wonderful, and frightening characters. From the seedy underbelly of the urban to the lush, shadowed forests of wilderness, Wolf's Trap takes the reader on a journey. Sometimes that journey is filled with wonder and adventure, and other times the journey twists and coils through a labyrinth of the insidious and dark. With brave detective Nick Lupo, Gagliani delves thoughtfully and deeply into delicious detail of what life as a werewolf might be like -- struggling with the creature inside, finding both power and a little fear there. Gagliani makes you absolutely hate his villains and love his heroes; his writing grips you, forcing you to stay up into the wee hours just to finish one more chapter.


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Summary: A werewolf, a serial killer, lots of gore -- great stuff!
Review: Wow, I couldn't believe this was a first novel! It reads very smoothly, with lots of action and characters you end up really liking. There's a lot of kinky sex (not that there's anything wrong with that!) and some gore, but mostly it's just a cop vs. serial killer thriller with some supernatural elements thrown in. Anyone who liked Forever Knight, in which the cop was a vampire, is likely to get into this book. You see, the cop's a werewolf, and like all werewolves, he hates himself because he has no control. It takes a serial killer who knows the cop's secret to get him to figure out what he needs to prevail and protect someone he loves. It's an adult read, but if you're looking for a believable serial killer, this one is it. There's sex, violence, action, a bunch of really bad guys, and even some humor. And I was impressed with the author's use of the North Woods setting too! Good stuff, if you can handle it!