Great book - I was surprised.

I went outside of my normal genre (I am just not into vampires, werewolves, etc) but I was desperate for a good listen while waiting for a few of my pre-orders to be released.

I am not the kind of listener that has the patience to listen to a book for a hour or two in order to get into it. You really need to get me from the get go. This book did that.

I am also not a LOL kind of person. I was laying in bed last night listening to the book for a few minutes before I fell asleep. I got to a certain point and simply busted out laughing. I laughed so hard I woke my husband up from a sound sleep. He asked what was so funny. I replied, Oh just a werewolf book". He gave me a look and went back to sleep.

It had a good mix of horror and a pleasantly surprising amount of my type of humor. This is not a combination I usually find. I just purchased book 2 and am off to listen to it now. It was well worth the credit.

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Thoroughly Enjoyable!

Fun, exciting story that made me think of the Dortmunder crew of Donald E. Westlake fame. I was sorry to hear the story end. Great characters, action and suspense. Excellent narration. I have to say that the audio version was even better than the print. Highly recommended even if, like me, you aren’t into werewolves. This isn’t about a sexy man-dog waiting for the next full moon. It’s about a complete psycho and… well just get it and listen. I certainly will again.

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Fun!

I'm normally not keen on werewolf stories, but I gave Wolf Hunt a try because I recently listened to another title written by Jeff Strand and narrated by Scott Thomas, and I was very impressed.

Ivan, the werewolf, is ruthless and brutal and there are plenty of bloody and gory scenes that horror lovers will enjoy. Moreover, there is something oddly seductive about Ivan and his psychopathy, but I attribute that factor to the outstanding performance by Scott Thomas. Lou and George are really funny characters too, and they sound especially sleazy in the narration which is highly entertaining. I have to say that I've become a big fan of Scott Thomas, because he is just so talented. I can't even imagine myself reading a physical copy of Wolf Hunt because this performance is truly evocative.

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Really funny, horrifying, liitle scary, & gory

I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book about a wear wolf and two mobsters or goons. But I really loved the descriptive narrative, the banter between characters that covered all spectrums of emotions. I really enjoyed the humor and lighthearted bits even though I am fan of true horror books. The type that scare you for real although hard to find. The characters really can come alive the more you read because he did such a good job describing them. I found myself picturing them and being very immersed in this book. I can enjoy any genre if very well written so I recommend this book to all. The story often suprised me the directions it would take although I went in with little expectations. The audio is great. I like to listen to books around house and at night I often fall asleep to them. Although I layed down at 8 tonight it is now 2:30 a.m. because I enjoyed it so much I found myself staying up to listen and I eventually finished the book. I just started last night and did not find myself bored or my mind wandering or falling asleep as I often do at night when I listen to books and am tired. I look forward to the next book in this series. I think there is enough other reviews that describe the story line so I don't need to repeat.

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genuinely fun and comedic horror listen

I imagine Jeff Strand's elevator pitch for Wolf Hunt being along the lines of 'The Sopranos Meet The Wolfman.' If this intrigues you, then it's really about all that needs to be said of Strand's funny, bloody werewolf romp. Frankly, it's all I would have needed to be hooked straightaway. If this does not intrigue you, then I'm afraid I can't help you.

George and Lou are not exactly made guys, and deny even being mobsters at all, but they are clearly some well-connected thugs who have little problem breaking thumbs over debts owed to their bosses. They're tasked with transporting a bad dude named Ivan across Florida to a crime lord, with Ivan locked in a cage. Strand sets up his story in a fun way, with a lot of dispute over Ivan's credentials as a werewolf and plenty of is-he or isn't-he back and forth (George and Lou aren't buying it, and Ivan has fun stringing them along). Things quickly go south, and after saving and accidentally kidnapping Michelle, the thugs are in a race to stop Ivan before he can wreak all kinds of carnage across the Sunshine State.

Strand does a beautiful job balancing wit with werewolf violence, and one early scene in particular stands out as being a gruesomely effective showcase to Ivan's psychopathy, while also solidifying the bloody courtship between he and George. Although Wolf Hunt has a number of gory instances, there's a certain lightness to the work as a whole thanks to a lot of humorous banter and a handful of characters that are actually fun to spend seven hours with.

Besides Stand's quirkiness, a lot of this fun is owed to narrator Scott Thomas, who seems to be enjoying himself quite a bit and effortlessly brings the material to life. He provides each character with a distinct voice and speech pattern, which makes it easy to discern who is saying what during stretches of dialogue, and keeps the listen fresh throughout. Thomas hits all the right notes and delivers an excellent performance. The production values are fine, too, and Thomas' work comes through without a hitch.

If you're looking for a genuinely fun and comedic horror listen, Wolf Hunt definitely stands out from the pack.

Audiobook was provided for review by the author.

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Amazingly fun book! Like a movie!

This book was recommended reading for me. I was directing a werewolf puppet show that was pretty adult... and the drummer in our band was like... YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS BOOK. He works for Blackstone Audio and listens to books for his work... so I always take his advice.

He was not wrong. This was the first book I ever bought on Audible, and now I have like 30 or so... so good marketing I guess. I have listened to this book twice now and am listening to it again right now. It's so different... so fun... so entertaining! I could easily see this becoming a movie or TV miniseries on Netflix. It's a little like a buddy-cop story, except they're buddy wise-guys... not my favorite genre, but the Narrator and Author really sell the story!!

I do not normally care for this kind of book, but I fell in love with the bromance ! I JUST FOUND OUT THERE IS A 3RD BOOK! I'm super excited... don't read the synopsis it contains heavy spoilers!

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Entertaining

Good storyline, excellent performance! This was a great choice for a long drive, Good Job!

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Abbott and Costello meet werewolf

This was good story. Way more comedy than horror. But it was funny. Worth the money not the credit.

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Loved it!

Would you listen to Wolf Hunt again? Why?

No. As much as I liked this book there are too many audiobooks that I have not heard yet but would like to.

What did you like best about this story?

The humor mixed with action and gore.

Which scene was your favorite?

There's not one scene in particular but I did loved the back and forth banter between ALL the characters in the book.

If you could rename Wolf Hunt, what would you call it?

The name fit perfect!

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the perfect mixture of horror and comedy.

I absolutely loved this book!!!
the narrator was great! he really brought each ad every character in life.
why why why have I not read this before?!

I absolutely will be continuing with this series. and I will be checking out more stories rewritten by this author. Jeff is an author to watch our for!

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