Half human, half beast, werewolves lurk in the pages of these chilling stories, listed here by Reader Advisor Suzy Higgins. These creatures don't need a full moon to appear, and a silver bullet will do nothing to keep them from haunting your dreams. If you are a thrill seeker, read on to discover the beast that lies within.
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause.
A beautiful teenage werewolf, Vivian, is attracted to a normal human, Aiden, but Aiden’s rejection of Vivian’s dual nature almost kills her. Vivian is then forced to come to terms with her position in the pack and to accept her destiny. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. RC 45584; BR 11486.
Blood Trail by Tanya Huff.
Although private detective Vicki Nelson accepted that her friend Henry Fitzroy was a vampire in Blood Price (RC 39770), she is amazed when he introduces her to a family of werewolves who regularly change from humans to large dogs. Someone is killing the werewolves as they guard their sheep flock, and Vicki is enlisted to find the murderer. Because of her night blindness, Vicki will take the day shift and Henry the night. Blood series, book 2. RC 39798.
The Compleat Werewolf and Other Stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction by Anthony Boucher.
Ten tales of fantasy and science fiction originally published in the 1940s. In the title story a meek professor discovers that he is actually a werewolf. In "Mr. Lupescu" a boy becomes fascinated by his fairy godfather, who has a big red nose, red eyes, and little red wings. RC 59504.
Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King.
Someone, or something, is attacking residents of rural Tarker's Mills, Maine, during the full moon. Only Marty Coslaw, a ten-year-old who uses a wheelchair, knows the identity of the monster, but no one will believe him. Basis for the 1985 movie Stephen King’s Silver Bullet. Strong language and some violence. RC 62102; BR 16545.
Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez.
Duke and Earl planned to drive right through Rockwood, but a stop at a diner leads to a job ridding the place of zombies. This would-be cakewalk for werewolf Duke and vampire Earl is complicated by a teenage sorceress. Strong language. BR 16559.
Hawkshaw by Ron Goulart.
The adventures of a newsman in search of answers about a werewolf, an underground organization, and a man named Hawkshaw.BR 1916.
Midnight by Dean R. Koontz.
Inventor Thomas Shaddack is using some of the residents of Moonlight Cove, California, in a bizarre experiment. But his endeavors to create a new, more efficient humanity have gone terribly awry. All of his "new people" are regressing to animal form and in that form they are beginning to kill. Four residents realize that something is wrong and know that if they do not act fast they too may become victims. Strong language. RC 29003.
Moonlight, Madness, and Magic by Suzanne Forster.
Three novellas featuring different generations of the Nightingale family, cursed by a betrayed lover who was burned as a witch. Michael becomes a werewolf and Heath a vampire, but Peyton's lover, a modern-day wiccan, breaks the spell. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. RC 54203.
Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton.
Vampire executioner Anita Blake is trying to choose between two lovers, a vampire and a werewolf, when she receives an urgent message. The shape shifters have kidnapped Nathaniel, her wereleopard friend, from a seedy club called Narcissus in Chains. Anita Blake series, book 10. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. RC 59933.
The Spiral Dance by Rodrigo Garcia y Robertson.
Anne Percy, Countess of Northumberland, and her husband Tom are devout Catholics who want to help Mary Stuart regain her throne. As they journey to Durham to participate in a revolt, they are met by a prophetic old woman who predicts Anne will travel to the ends of the earth because of her involvement. The prediction comes true and Anne meets with fairies, werewolves and magic. Violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. RC 35204.
To Tame a Wolf by Susan Krinard.
Arizona, 1881. To help find her missing brother, Andre, young widow Tally Bernard hires tracker Simeon Kavanagh, who hides his true werewolf identity. When Andre is found, Simeon accompanies the siblings back to their ranch, where all their secrets are revealed. Some explicit descriptions of sex. RC 61794
Werewolves: A Collection of Original Stories edited by Jane Yolen and Martin H. Greenberg.
A collection of fifteen stories about werewolves by a variety of authors. Some of the stories are set in a real time and place; for example, a werewolf tracked into the cemetery by Nazis. Some are set in the future, and some star young people on camping trips or in rock bands. For grades 5-8 and older readers. RC 28830.
The Wolf's Hour by Robert R. McCammon.
In the final days of World War Two, Michael Gallatin, master spy, lover, and werewolf, sets out on a secret mission. Determined to crack a secret Nazi plan, Gallatin moves about the continent, only to find himself trapped just before the D-Day invasion. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and violence. RC 44469.