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Wild Evolution (Wild #1)
by
C. Fern Cook
Colorado rancher Dan Tucker defends his livestock against a mutant wild dog attack in a kill or be killed battle. When he takes the head of the animal in to be tested for rabies, he discovers he has the head of a man instead. Now he is forced to cover up a self-defense killing, because no one would believe he killed a wild dog when he has a human head. A werewolf by contam...more
Paperback, 202 pages
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by Penumbra Publishing
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Won this from First Reads.
I'm really enjoying this book. Although the cover is slightly dreadful, the plot isn't bad. The writing is slightly flawed at times, but for the most part bearable.
The premise is certainly original, the idea of an accidential murder and the consquences of that single act on the human mind and how that affects relationships with others.
An interesting read. Will expand on review soon.
I'm really enjoying this book. Although the cover is slightly dreadful, the plot isn't bad. The writing is slightly flawed at times, but for the most part bearable.
The premise is certainly original, the idea of an accidential murder and the consquences of that single act on the human mind and how that affects relationships with others.
An interesting read. Will expand on review soon.
I usually have a rotation consisting of a handful of books and magazines that I read at the same time. Wild Evolution is the first book in a long time that I just couldn't put down. I finished it within hours! C. Fern Cook is an excellent writer that engages the reader. It all started with the adrenaline rush from the first scene. I can also feel the testosterone build-up as the main character changes. I had to stop myself and ask who exactly is Cook. Oh yeah, she was a real patrol deputy. That...more
Dan Tucker is attacked but what looks like a mutant canine but is actually a "skinwalker" or werewolf. After this transformation his reactions to everyday emotions becomes more heightened. His attraction to Angela becomes more apparent. His dislike for his neighbor who abuses his dog turns to hate, especially after he subdivides his property for big city folks to move onto. Dan's best friend Deputy Tony Ramirez starts to become suspicious of him when his neighbor disappears.
Really not sure if Da...more
Really not sure if Da...more
Wild Evolution is a fast and entertaining book. Everything was described with such details that it felt like you were right there in the scene. Her descriptions of Colorado’s scenery were so beautiful that it made me want to pack my bags and go hiking. In addition, the police investigation was realistically portrayed due to her experiences as a patrol deputy.
My only issue with the book would be the characters. It was difficult for me to like any of the characters especially the main character, D...more
My only issue with the book would be the characters. It was difficult for me to like any of the characters especially the main character, D...more
I had a hard time getting into this book at first. I felt like the descriptions and characters were lacking depth and details. For example, in the very first scene, Dan (the main character) is attacked by a “mutant” dog. That’s it – mutant. I would’ve loved to have a more powerful description of the beast - something to really grab my attention and force me into the moment. There was potential in that first scene to really snag the reader but it just didn’t. Getting to know Dan was no better. I...more
The present tense telling of this story was a little strange, but I enjoyed reading it nonetheless. In my opinion, the best part of the book was trying to figure out all along if Dan Tucker was a good person or a bad person. I didn't really reach a conclusion, though it seems apparent that he is intended to be a good person.
There were some spelling errors and things in the Kindle edition that I read that turned me off a bit, but those aren't really pertinent to the story. Cook did a good job of...more
There were some spelling errors and things in the Kindle edition that I read that turned me off a bit, but those aren't really pertinent to the story. Cook did a good job of...more
If you are interested in CSI meets Mr. Werewolf...the “Wild” series is for you!
Dan Tucker is a hard working rancher in the Colorado Rockies making ends meet until one evening a nightmarish event occurs changing his life and those around him forever. Hearing a commotion in the barn, he rushes in to see his dogs and horses have been ripped apart by what Dan glimpsed to be a huge wild dog. As he rushes to comfort his beloved dying dog, the wild beast suddenly springs from hiding and attacks Dan be...more
Dan Tucker is a hard working rancher in the Colorado Rockies making ends meet until one evening a nightmarish event occurs changing his life and those around him forever. Hearing a commotion in the barn, he rushes in to see his dogs and horses have been ripped apart by what Dan glimpsed to be a huge wild dog. As he rushes to comfort his beloved dying dog, the wild beast suddenly springs from hiding and attacks Dan be...more
A review copy was provided by the author.
This was definitely not a "normal" werewolf story. I don't know if it is my lack of reading werewolf stories, but I don't ever remember reading a werewolf story in which the reader is let into the mind of the werewolf while he/she is in werewolf form. Most of the ones I've read the person is not "conscious" of their actions while they are in wolf form. I really liked that angle in this one. But like I said, don't know if it is my lack of experience with...more
This was definitely not a "normal" werewolf story. I don't know if it is my lack of reading werewolf stories, but I don't ever remember reading a werewolf story in which the reader is let into the mind of the werewolf while he/she is in werewolf form. Most of the ones I've read the person is not "conscious" of their actions while they are in wolf form. I really liked that angle in this one. But like I said, don't know if it is my lack of experience with...more
I really tried getting into this book but I found myself not disinterested but just not getting the hang of it. It is written beautifully with twists and turns every few pages but there was just something about it that I couldn't get a grip on. I apologize to C. Cook since she went to the trouble of sending me a digital copy, but I have to say what I think. If you are a diehard horror and sci-fi fan, give this book a shot. Maybe that is what I was missing - no real tie to these kinds of books.
I received this book from Goodreads First Reads. Unfortunately, I just was not able to finish this book. The sentences did not flow. It felt like I read a lot of sentences that were similar to this: "He went to eat a bagle. He asked how she was. He didn't like the storm."
I started it quite a while ago and stopped because I was not enjoying it. It looked like the storyline could have been interesting, but the writing was bad. I looked at it again last night to figure out what to do with the book....more
I started it quite a while ago and stopped because I was not enjoying it. It looked like the storyline could have been interesting, but the writing was bad. I looked at it again last night to figure out what to do with the book....more
Very different take on the werewolf theme, a lot of psychological suspense and interesting look into crime scene investigation. Can't wait to read the next in this series!
Awful, just awful. Poorly written, cardboard characters, just painful to read.
May 24, 2010
Melissa Snyder
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4 of 5 stars
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Loved the book. I didn't want to put it down. Exciting, great unexpected ending; cant wait to start the second book.
I hate to say anything bad about a book, so let’s start with the good. I was sucked in the story enough to really want to know how it would end; it was a good mystery type story with a twist ending. I did however have a very hard time with the characters, there was little info and I didn’t like the main person, he was kind of a jerk. I also add that even though I didn’t expect that ending I wasn’t really happy with it.
This was a difficult story to get into, though a wonderful idea. My issues have nothing to do with plot. I felt that the entire book was too forced. I found the dialogue to be stilted and very unrealistic. This detracted more than anything from the story. The present tense also threw me off. Sentences were repetitive and structured awkwardly. This may be a good book for werewolf fans who are not as nitpicky as me.
The book grabbed me from the first chapter. This book is not your typical shifter book. This one looks more into the everyday struggle of a man and how one encounter can effect the rest of his life. I loved how the author was able to stay true to the realistic description of the scenery.
Interesting entry in the werewolf genre.
I enjoyed the story and characters but the third person narrative was hard to get use to. At first I thought the story was going toward a "Crime and Punishment" theme but then the story took an unexpected twist that leaves me waiting for the next book in the Wild series.
I enjoyed the story and characters but the third person narrative was hard to get use to. At first I thought the story was going toward a "Crime and Punishment" theme but then the story took an unexpected twist that leaves me waiting for the next book in the Wild series.
Awesome work Ferns book is a wonderful read will be adding to my keeper and reread shelf
Loved this book. It was intense from beginning to end. It had me guessing to the last page. It was defenitly hard to put down. It was sorta Stephen King meets Twilight but all it's own and so much better!
I started this book, but just could not get into it. Interesting things were happening, but the writing was terrible: stilted and awkward.
I won this book on Goodreads!!!!!!
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C. Fern Cook started out as a freelance writer in the late 90's doing articles for how-to and inspirational markets.
"Wild Evolution" is the first book in her paranormal thriller Wild Series.
Set in the Colorado Rockies were she worked as a patrol officer, the law enforcement characters and the crime scene investigation techniques are based on her real life experiences.
Wild Justice, the second in...more
More about C. Fern Cook...
"Wild Evolution" is the first book in her paranormal thriller Wild Series.
Set in the Colorado Rockies were she worked as a patrol officer, the law enforcement characters and the crime scene investigation techniques are based on her real life experiences.
Wild Justice, the second in...more
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Thanks for calling the plot original and interesting.
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