The Wolves of Winter- Tyrell Johnson
Rating: 3 Moons and a Gibbous
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction, Adult, light sci-fi/spec elements
I honestly picked it up hoping for werewolves when I read the title, but when I read the blurb I decided to give it a go since I also like PA fiction.
Set in a post-Apocalyptic Yukon, the book strikes an odd (and perfect) balance between dark grit and bright hope.
It starts by talking about the struggles to survive in a frigid, remote camp. And at first you think the book might just be about simply surviving and it has the vibe of an adult oriented ‘Hatchet’ early in the book.
But then things get weird.
I don’t want to ruin the book by giving spoilers, but the book quickly becomes more than what you think. There are things in play that you and the protagonist are unaware of.
That said, the one thing I did not like about the book is that Tyrell foreshadowed a bit excessively. It makes the big reveal towards the end more of a a ‘well, no shit’ moment. The ending is also a little weak, the book itself builds great momentum up to the climax of the plot only to have a very lackluster resolution.
I would recommend this book to: Outdoor Enthusiasts, Off Griders / Homesteaders and PA Fiction fans
Author Twitter: @tjohnso14
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