Moondeath

Rating:
Summary: An above average werewolf novel
Review: Moondeath, Rick Hautala's first published horror novel, centers around a small town that is slowing seeing its population decreasing. The main character guesses the origin of the creature, but is unable to convince the longtime citizens. The town always reports the deaths to the media in a way that makes no mention of animal attacks. The conclusion is a little weak, especially after the long buildup.

Although predictable, the novel is still entertaining. Hautala's style is very smooth and the novel is an easy read. This is not his best work, nor the one for which he is best known. If you can locate a copy, read "Little Brothers". Others which I highly recommend are "Night Stone" and "Moon Walker". While long out-of-print, it's worth the effort to try to locate a copy of each.

Rating:
Summary: An above average werewolf novel
Review: Moondeath, Rick Hautala's first published horror novel, centers around a small town that is slowing seeing its population decreasing. The main character guesses the origin of the creature, but is unable to convince the longtime citizens. The town always reports the deaths to the media in a way that makes no mention of animal attacks. The conclusion is a little weak, especially after the long buildup.

Although predictable, the novel is still entertaining. Hautala's style is very smooth and the novel is an easy read. This is not his best work, nor the one for which he is best known. If you can locate a copy, read "Little Brothers". Others which I highly recommend are "Night Stone" and "Moon Walker". While long out-of-print, it's worth the effort to try to locate a copy of each.

Rating:
Summary: Werewolf novel a strong debut for Hautala
Review: Rick Hautala is Maine's OTHER horror writer (I don't recall who the fellow is right now) and he is quite a good one. Hautala's strong point has always been his firm grip of character and motivation, and the mechanics of the horror story itself. Moondeath, on the surface, would seem to be a standard werewolf thriller, but Hautala rips the rug out from beneath your feet. A worthwhile addtition to any horror fan's library. Recommended.