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Wendigo Fever
Part lawman, part tracker and part magician, the Wardens are monster-hunters - tasked with protecting the people from the various, nightmarish creatures that have invaded the world of men. However, despite being descended from a long line of Wardens, 16-year-old Errol Magnus believes it to be the absolute worst job on the planet: How could a single occupation simultaneously be the most boring, abominably stupid and extraordinarily dangerous profession imaginable?
But when his older brother Tom - the current Warden for their region - goes missing, Errol has no choice but to enter the Badlands, where monsters abide in mind-boggling numbers, to find him. During his search, Errol crosses paths with - and finds himself stalked by - the legendary Wendigo, a monster with preternatural strength and speed, as well as enhanced senses of sight, smell and hearing…and an insatiable hunger for human flesh.
Now Errol must do the impossible and not only escape from the monster (something no one has ever done before), but also avoid the unearthly legacy it leaves on all its victims - a terrifying curse known as Wendigo Fever.
But when his older brother Tom - the current Warden for their region - goes missing, Errol has no choice but to enter the Badlands, where monsters abide in mind-boggling numbers, to find him. During his search, Errol crosses paths with - and finds himself stalked by - the legendary Wendigo, a monster with preternatural strength and speed, as well as enhanced senses of sight, smell and hearing…and an insatiable hunger for human flesh.
Now Errol must do the impossible and not only escape from the monster (something no one has ever done before), but also avoid the unearthly legacy it leaves on all its victims - a terrifying curse known as Wendigo Fever.
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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May 25, 2019
Wendigo Fever by Kevin Hardman and narrated by Mikael Naramore is one awesome creature feature! Tom and his younger brother keep the creatures at bay at the border so people are safe. They are the wardens. But Tom goes missing. His younger brother who isn't fully trained now has to find him while trying to stay alive himself who is in the Wilds. He has a girl with him to...another interesting story there too😁! Fantastic world building and creature feature! Love the characters and plot. This was exciting and I loved the creep factor and the magic!
Narration was spot on! Great job!
Narration was spot on! Great job!
May 22, 2017
I'll be completely honest here. I picked this book up because I saw Michael's name under 'Narrator'.
I knew absolutely nothing about the book, but this was enough for me to want to get it.
And made a mistake I did not.
Wendigo Fever certainly isn't a genre-defining masterpiece, but is still very good and enjoyable story.
Once again, it turned out to be a fantasy supernatural novel, and once again I really liked it.
Kevin Hardman started a trilogy about Wardens, protectors of the people. Wardens are monster hunters trained to tackle the worst that the tear between two worlds can push through.
Not much has been said about the 'Tear' between the worlds, nor it was actually named like that, but in the absence of a better word this is how I'm calling it :-)
The Tear allows all kinds of monsters to step through, into the world of Man, and wreak equally the same kind of havoc and terror. This issue seems to be growing, but we don't know anything about the combined effort to stop or slow it. At least for now.
Instead, the introductory novel focuses on brief description of the situation and world-building while following the adventure of one individual.
Errol, the Warden, a younger brother of Tom, also a Warden, hasn't heard back from his brother in several days. His brother went on a 'routine' Warden mission and hasn't been seen or heard since. So Errol, who hates just about everything about being a Warden, embarks on a quest to find his brother.
OK, this may be overly dramatic, but reading this review is still much better than reading a novel written by me, so consider yourselfes lucky :-)
If supernatural fantasy, monsters, magic and humor is your thing - give this a go. It's short, and unlikely to disappoint.
For only 7 USD or GBP you can pick it up from Audible [US/UK].
Rating of 4* doesn't mean the book is bad. Only that after ~3 hours of listening I was left with a feeling it could have been so much more. There's certainly an indication the author knew where to go with the story next.
It's not disappointing, as I know that I'll have at least two more books to read, but sequels are not available on Audible yet. And if they're also as short...
On the much brighter side, it looks like Kevin Hardman and Mikael Naramore have a good thing going, as Mikael narrates big majority of his books. That fact alone makes me very happy.
Death! Revenge! Ah, those Revenants... Am I right? :-)
I knew absolutely nothing about the book, but this was enough for me to want to get it.
And made a mistake I did not.
Wendigo Fever certainly isn't a genre-defining masterpiece, but is still very good and enjoyable story.
Once again, it turned out to be a fantasy supernatural novel, and once again I really liked it.
Kevin Hardman started a trilogy about Wardens, protectors of the people. Wardens are monster hunters trained to tackle the worst that the tear between two worlds can push through.
Not much has been said about the 'Tear' between the worlds, nor it was actually named like that, but in the absence of a better word this is how I'm calling it :-)
The Tear allows all kinds of monsters to step through, into the world of Man, and wreak equally the same kind of havoc and terror. This issue seems to be growing, but we don't know anything about the combined effort to stop or slow it. At least for now.
Instead, the introductory novel focuses on brief description of the situation and world-building while following the adventure of one individual.
Errol, the Warden, a younger brother of Tom, also a Warden, hasn't heard back from his brother in several days. His brother went on a 'routine' Warden mission and hasn't been seen or heard since. So Errol, who hates just about everything about being a Warden, embarks on a quest to find his brother.
OK, this may be overly dramatic, but reading this review is still much better than reading a novel written by me, so consider yourselfes lucky :-)
If supernatural fantasy, monsters, magic and humor is your thing - give this a go. It's short, and unlikely to disappoint.
For only 7 USD or GBP you can pick it up from Audible [US/UK].
Rating of 4* doesn't mean the book is bad. Only that after ~3 hours of listening I was left with a feeling it could have been so much more. There's certainly an indication the author knew where to go with the story next.
It's not disappointing, as I know that I'll have at least two more books to read, but sequels are not available on Audible yet. And if they're also as short...
On the much brighter side, it looks like Kevin Hardman and Mikael Naramore have a good thing going, as Mikael narrates big majority of his books. That fact alone makes me very happy.
Death! Revenge! Ah, those Revenants... Am I right? :-)
July 5, 2013
Thoughts on the Overall Book: I love books with monsters and beasties in them, especially when they go the traditional rout as in, the monsters are actually monsters and not the love interests. There's a sad lack of those kinds of books, especially in YA, so I was excited to find this one and to have the chance to read and review it.
Cover--Yea or Nay: Not my favorite cover ever, but it's not terribly either.
Characters: Errol was a likable protagonist. Even though in the beginning of the book he didn't really want to be a Warden, he was never whiny or bratty about it either as some characters could be. We don't get to see a lot of Tom, but what I did see of him I liked. He's a sensible, caring older brother, who takes good care of Errol. I also liked Gale, because like Errol, at first I was worried she would be a nuisance, but she was surprisingly smart and a good female lead.
The Romance:There's no romance in this book, though there might possibly be a relationship between Errol and Gale in later books. If there isn't though, I won't be disappointed, I like the friendship they have now just fine.
Writing Style: It's nothing spectacular, but it's not bad either, and very easily readable. It's fast paced, and visual, and the action scenes are not messy or anything. It's a good style of writing for a guy read. The only problem I had was that I really wished the book had been longer. For starters, it took a while for the reader to be introduced to the world of the book: it's set in America, but something has happened to where there is no electricity and anything mechanical doesn't work, so people have to ride horses instead of driving cars etc. And this is apparently why all the beasties who used to be confined to the Badlands are roaming around the populated areas. I would have liked to see more of an introduction to the setting, and some more elaboration on it. What was there was good and entertaining, but I found myself wishing the story was fleshed out more, and had more time spent on the quest and their search for Tom and eventual pursuit by the Wendigo. The book could easily have been twice as long as it was. The start was paced pretty good, but the last half seemed almost too rushed. I wanted to see more of what there was to offer. As far as the beasties go though, I enjoyed that a lot, and the portrayal of the Wendigo was cool and pretty spot on to the legends as well. This is only the second retelling of the Wendigo legend I have read in fiction (the first being in the first "Secret Journeys of Jack London" book which is probably still my favorite of the two) but I thought the author did a good job. The whole idea of the book was, I thought, very original, kind of a cross between Ranger's Apprentice and Grimm which is perfectly fine by me. I didn't even really mind the inclusion of magic in the story, though I didn't think it was totally necessary either as Errol and Tom seem pretty handy with weaponry as well.
Accuracy/ Believability: Not really applicable.
Problems/What bothered me: Apart from the problems mentioned above, I didn't have anything to complain about.
Conclusion: 3.75 stars in my actual rating. I think this book leaves room for a bit of improvement as the series progresses, but I enjoyed reading this one, and look forward to the next installment. It was great for a quick read and is the kind of book I would have definitely finished in one day if I wasn't reading it off the computer.
Recommended Audience: Guy read definitely. 14 and up, anyone who likes stories about mythical creatures and those of legends would enjoy this.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
Cover--Yea or Nay: Not my favorite cover ever, but it's not terribly either.
Characters: Errol was a likable protagonist. Even though in the beginning of the book he didn't really want to be a Warden, he was never whiny or bratty about it either as some characters could be. We don't get to see a lot of Tom, but what I did see of him I liked. He's a sensible, caring older brother, who takes good care of Errol. I also liked Gale, because like Errol, at first I was worried she would be a nuisance, but she was surprisingly smart and a good female lead.
The Romance:There's no romance in this book, though there might possibly be a relationship between Errol and Gale in later books. If there isn't though, I won't be disappointed, I like the friendship they have now just fine.
Writing Style: It's nothing spectacular, but it's not bad either, and very easily readable. It's fast paced, and visual, and the action scenes are not messy or anything. It's a good style of writing for a guy read. The only problem I had was that I really wished the book had been longer. For starters, it took a while for the reader to be introduced to the world of the book: it's set in America, but something has happened to where there is no electricity and anything mechanical doesn't work, so people have to ride horses instead of driving cars etc. And this is apparently why all the beasties who used to be confined to the Badlands are roaming around the populated areas. I would have liked to see more of an introduction to the setting, and some more elaboration on it. What was there was good and entertaining, but I found myself wishing the story was fleshed out more, and had more time spent on the quest and their search for Tom and eventual pursuit by the Wendigo. The book could easily have been twice as long as it was. The start was paced pretty good, but the last half seemed almost too rushed. I wanted to see more of what there was to offer. As far as the beasties go though, I enjoyed that a lot, and the portrayal of the Wendigo was cool and pretty spot on to the legends as well. This is only the second retelling of the Wendigo legend I have read in fiction (the first being in the first "Secret Journeys of Jack London" book which is probably still my favorite of the two) but I thought the author did a good job. The whole idea of the book was, I thought, very original, kind of a cross between Ranger's Apprentice and Grimm which is perfectly fine by me. I didn't even really mind the inclusion of magic in the story, though I didn't think it was totally necessary either as Errol and Tom seem pretty handy with weaponry as well.
Accuracy/ Believability: Not really applicable.
Problems/What bothered me: Apart from the problems mentioned above, I didn't have anything to complain about.
Conclusion: 3.75 stars in my actual rating. I think this book leaves room for a bit of improvement as the series progresses, but I enjoyed reading this one, and look forward to the next installment. It was great for a quick read and is the kind of book I would have definitely finished in one day if I wasn't reading it off the computer.
Recommended Audience: Guy read definitely. 14 and up, anyone who likes stories about mythical creatures and those of legends would enjoy this.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
May 29, 2017
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone that likes fantasy or finds various monsters interesting.
The characters are solid. I can relate to the main character as I would feel just as reluctant to undertake being a Warden, the town monster hunter. His brother, Tom, is the actual Warden but Tom but Errol, the main character, through all the routines so that he's ready if he ever needs the skills. (Not really) Spoiler alert: He does come to need them.
The relationships in the book were a plus for me, much like Melody from the Rithmatist, I enjoyed Gale very much. Errol and Gale have an interesting back and forth.
The book was short, but I think it was the perfect length. It was enough plot to keep me interested but it also resolved in a timely manner.
The conclusion was satisfying and left room for a sequel. It was very well done.
I did not find issue with the length, it had a complete story and left me wanting more without feeling cheated.
The characters are solid. I can relate to the main character as I would feel just as reluctant to undertake being a Warden, the town monster hunter. His brother, Tom, is the actual Warden but Tom but Errol, the main character, through all the routines so that he's ready if he ever needs the skills. (Not really) Spoiler alert: He does come to need them.
The relationships in the book were a plus for me, much like Melody from the Rithmatist, I enjoyed Gale very much. Errol and Gale have an interesting back and forth.
The book was short, but I think it was the perfect length. It was enough plot to keep me interested but it also resolved in a timely manner.
The conclusion was satisfying and left room for a sequel. It was very well done.
I did not find issue with the length, it had a complete story and left me wanting more without feeling cheated.
June 3, 2017
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This is a short novel that begins the Warden series. A Warden is somebody who takes care of their local town and protects it from creatures, like the titular wendigo. Errol, the apprentice to his brother who is the town Warden, is thrust into the role that he doesn't want after his brother goes missing. Accompanied by a girl from the town, they set off to discover what happened to his brother.
I liked the premise of this book. I love the idea of there being Wardens. And I thought that the interaction between the two main characters was pretty good. But the book itself just didn't grab me.
This is a short novel that begins the Warden series. A Warden is somebody who takes care of their local town and protects it from creatures, like the titular wendigo. Errol, the apprentice to his brother who is the town Warden, is thrust into the role that he doesn't want after his brother goes missing. Accompanied by a girl from the town, they set off to discover what happened to his brother.
I liked the premise of this book. I love the idea of there being Wardens. And I thought that the interaction between the two main characters was pretty good. But the book itself just didn't grab me.
June 25, 2013
*I received a free copy of this book from the author through Goodreads in return for an honest review*
Errol and his older brother Tom are Wardens, who patrol the Badlands keeping local people and their farms safe from the deadly creatures and monsters that live there, risking their lives on a daily basis. When Tom goes missing, it is up to young Errol to find his brother, while being tracked by the deadly Wendigo which devours human flesh.
Errol is the reluctant hero, forced to study monsters and train to be a Warden despite dreams of escaping to the City. Always in Tom's shadow and getting things wrong, he now has to step up and take on a seemingly unbeatable monster on his own, while searching for Tom. Errol is funny and likeable and is very easy to root for. Gale is interesting and not the usual whiny female or uberbitch that appear too regularly in this genre. The story is not over descriptive, focusing just on the important events and the various monsters that are introduced. Don't expect massive depth to the characters as this is not a long book, but enough is done to get you interested in them as you follow the journey. I liked reading about the different plants and monsters, and they were nicely used through the book as Errol battles the Wendigo.
So what was the down side to the book? Well, nothing really. I would personally have liked the book to be a bit longer, maybe a bit more detail about Errol's monster hunting-sharing a campfire story or two with Gale, or a longer tension filled hunt but that is minor nitpicking really. I think there could have been a bit more about what happened directly after the 'debt was paid', (I don't want to add spoilers but when you read it you'll probably know what I mean), but again it is a minor niggle. This book is enjoyable and doesn't take long to devour and I will certainly be interested in reading more about Errol's adventures.
Recommended for YA readers, and adults looking for a fun YA read.
Errol and his older brother Tom are Wardens, who patrol the Badlands keeping local people and their farms safe from the deadly creatures and monsters that live there, risking their lives on a daily basis. When Tom goes missing, it is up to young Errol to find his brother, while being tracked by the deadly Wendigo which devours human flesh.
Errol is the reluctant hero, forced to study monsters and train to be a Warden despite dreams of escaping to the City. Always in Tom's shadow and getting things wrong, he now has to step up and take on a seemingly unbeatable monster on his own, while searching for Tom. Errol is funny and likeable and is very easy to root for. Gale is interesting and not the usual whiny female or uberbitch that appear too regularly in this genre. The story is not over descriptive, focusing just on the important events and the various monsters that are introduced. Don't expect massive depth to the characters as this is not a long book, but enough is done to get you interested in them as you follow the journey. I liked reading about the different plants and monsters, and they were nicely used through the book as Errol battles the Wendigo.
So what was the down side to the book? Well, nothing really. I would personally have liked the book to be a bit longer, maybe a bit more detail about Errol's monster hunting-sharing a campfire story or two with Gale, or a longer tension filled hunt but that is minor nitpicking really. I think there could have been a bit more about what happened directly after the 'debt was paid', (I don't want to add spoilers but when you read it you'll probably know what I mean), but again it is a minor niggle. This book is enjoyable and doesn't take long to devour and I will certainly be interested in reading more about Errol's adventures.
Recommended for YA readers, and adults looking for a fun YA read.
August 3, 2016
A copy of Warden was kindly sent to me by Kevin Hardman in exchange for an honest review.
It always pleases me beyond belief when a book I receive for review turns out to be brilliant. Warden is a fast paced, well written and thrilling novella, and I found myself unable to put it down. The action really picked up a few chapters in and from that point on it was unrelenting action and tension.
The characters are fantastic (I think Dorsey is my favourite). Errol is a reluctant hero who, naturally, has to fill his older brother’s shoes when he goes missing and I have to admit, I adored him. I would have liked some of the characters to have been explored a bit more deeply, though I suppose this could easily happen in sequels (which I’m pretty sure I’ll be reading). From start to finish I can find no faults with it, except that it wasn’t long enough, hence the short review; I really want to know what happens with Tom and Errol!
My only qualm with Warden is the cover, which is obviously vastly unimportant, as it does not do the story justice or convey the terrifying Wendigo in all its horrendous glory (I’m going to be having nightmares for weeks I just know it). I thoroughly enjoyed reading Warden and am looking forward to see where Hardman goes from here.
It always pleases me beyond belief when a book I receive for review turns out to be brilliant. Warden is a fast paced, well written and thrilling novella, and I found myself unable to put it down. The action really picked up a few chapters in and from that point on it was unrelenting action and tension.
The characters are fantastic (I think Dorsey is my favourite). Errol is a reluctant hero who, naturally, has to fill his older brother’s shoes when he goes missing and I have to admit, I adored him. I would have liked some of the characters to have been explored a bit more deeply, though I suppose this could easily happen in sequels (which I’m pretty sure I’ll be reading). From start to finish I can find no faults with it, except that it wasn’t long enough, hence the short review; I really want to know what happens with Tom and Errol!
My only qualm with Warden is the cover, which is obviously vastly unimportant, as it does not do the story justice or convey the terrifying Wendigo in all its horrendous glory (I’m going to be having nightmares for weeks I just know it). I thoroughly enjoyed reading Warden and am looking forward to see where Hardman goes from here.
June 24, 2017
The world is full of creatures that can kill you & people rely on the Wardens to protect them. Tom is a warden & Errol, his younger brother, is a reluctant assistant. Errol's opinion is that being a Warden both the most boring & most dangerous job around!
When Tom leaves on a journey, Errol expects him back in a few days. He puts off doing any Warden activities until he just can't hedge anymore. His first solo job is against a Revenant, a murdered person who is seeking revenge.
With the assistance of his neighbor, Gail, Tom decides to try to find his brother. And, there the adventure begins. Full of creatures that only want to kill them, magic & ingenuity, Errol & Gail encounter probably the scariest creature around: A Wendigo. Incredibly hard to kill & with a hunger for humans that won't stop, will Errol be able to destroy the Wendigo? And, will they find Tom?
An interesting story & very well narrated. I enjoyed the story, the characters and the narration. I was provided the Audible version of this book by the narrator/author/publisher & chose to review it.
When Tom leaves on a journey, Errol expects him back in a few days. He puts off doing any Warden activities until he just can't hedge anymore. His first solo job is against a Revenant, a murdered person who is seeking revenge.
With the assistance of his neighbor, Gail, Tom decides to try to find his brother. And, there the adventure begins. Full of creatures that only want to kill them, magic & ingenuity, Errol & Gail encounter probably the scariest creature around: A Wendigo. Incredibly hard to kill & with a hunger for humans that won't stop, will Errol be able to destroy the Wendigo? And, will they find Tom?
An interesting story & very well narrated. I enjoyed the story, the characters and the narration. I was provided the Audible version of this book by the narrator/author/publisher & chose to review it.
April 25, 2019
This is quite a different book for me to listen too, I normally choose murder mysteries but I enjoyed the author's Kid Sensation series and this series is read by the same narrator. Two big plusses for giving this series ago. Glad I did, I really enjoyed it. I loved the way the author left little clues as to how the story was going to unfold but there were small enough that you didn't actually see them coming, until they were explained.
Wardens protect the world from what we're once only thought of as mythical creatures and monsters but who protect the wardens. This is the question being faced by 16 year old Errol when his older brother goes missing. Not able to sit and do nothing when the villagers demand he steps up and takes his brothers place. It is not long before he is having to travel to the one place he never really wanted to go, the bad lands where the worst of the worst monsters live. Relying on just few a weapons, some magic and the knowledge past down to him from his brother he must out wit a very dangerous foe to stay alive.
I really enjoyed this book and started book two as soon as it was finished.
The narrator is just a pleasure to listen too.
Wardens protect the world from what we're once only thought of as mythical creatures and monsters but who protect the wardens. This is the question being faced by 16 year old Errol when his older brother goes missing. Not able to sit and do nothing when the villagers demand he steps up and takes his brothers place. It is not long before he is having to travel to the one place he never really wanted to go, the bad lands where the worst of the worst monsters live. Relying on just few a weapons, some magic and the knowledge past down to him from his brother he must out wit a very dangerous foe to stay alive.
I really enjoyed this book and started book two as soon as it was finished.
The narrator is just a pleasure to listen too.
August 15, 2019
I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. These comments are wholly my own. I received this book in a group and would not have regularly chosen the sub-genre but for a three hour book, I thought I would give it a try. (sub-genre reference: fantasy, horror, zombies.)
This was an original take on a coming of age story. The 16-year old protagonist is sure that the family profession would be the worst possible. Given the vehemence, you know where the story will go, but you certainly don't know how it will get there. The number of twists and turns in 3 hours was pretty impressive. Think roller coaster.
Although this is the beginning of a series, this book could stand alone for the most part. I was very happy to see that. I don't mind foreshadowing for the next book, setting the scene, or an epilogue, but cliffhangers are beyond annoying.
The "monsters" were different enough that I could be tempted to overcome my aversion to zombies and continue the series. My aversion is primarily due to the over-abundance of zombie books/stories out there and the number of zombies in each book. Low numbers in this book.
This was an original take on a coming of age story. The 16-year old protagonist is sure that the family profession would be the worst possible. Given the vehemence, you know where the story will go, but you certainly don't know how it will get there. The number of twists and turns in 3 hours was pretty impressive. Think roller coaster.
Although this is the beginning of a series, this book could stand alone for the most part. I was very happy to see that. I don't mind foreshadowing for the next book, setting the scene, or an epilogue, but cliffhangers are beyond annoying.
The "monsters" were different enough that I could be tempted to overcome my aversion to zombies and continue the series. My aversion is primarily due to the over-abundance of zombie books/stories out there and the number of zombies in each book. Low numbers in this book.
August 18, 2019
Errol really doesn't want to inherit the family business. Since his father died and his brother took on the position of Warden for the area, Errol has been conscripted as deputy and is being trained, whether he likes it or not. A Warden's job is dangerous, fighting back the hoards of supernatural creatures that keep attacking. When his brother goes missing, Errol has no choice but to enter the Badlands to search for him. There he crosses paths with the legendary Wendigo and will need everything he's ever learned in order to survive.
Quite a short book but a good introduction into this series. I'm intrigued to read about the other magical creatures Errol will encounter in future.
Quite a short book but a good introduction into this series. I'm intrigued to read about the other magical creatures Errol will encounter in future.
August 16, 2019
Wow!This is a very good book to start a new series! Errol's brother Tom a warden.Wardens rid the land of monsters.When his brother doesn't return from a one day trip,Errol goes out to find out why.He faces numerous creatures and peril.. Mikeal Naramore was a really good narrator. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
November 6, 2025
Wardens: Protectors of people in an area against monsters and things that go bump.
This story starts out with a Warden and his younger brother, they live in the cabin provided for them by the areas people. Arrow the younger brother hates living there and wants to move to the city, away from all things having to do with wardens. Narration was well done and enjoyable to listen to.
This story starts out with a Warden and his younger brother, they live in the cabin provided for them by the areas people. Arrow the younger brother hates living there and wants to move to the city, away from all things having to do with wardens. Narration was well done and enjoyable to listen to.
September 5, 2017
Now this is fun
A brief review of monsters and things that go bump in the night, and someone ha to take care of them, right ?
A brief review of monsters and things that go bump in the night, and someone ha to take care of them, right ?
November 24, 2018
Great Short Story Series
The first book has to get us up to speed quickly, and it does just that. It also manages to entertain, and to provide great action and story. Recommended!
The first book has to get us up to speed quickly, and it does just that. It also manages to entertain, and to provide great action and story. Recommended!
March 21, 2017
An interesting work
I really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to reading the next one in this series. I recommend this to all readers of fantasy and magic.
I really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to reading the next one in this series. I recommend this to all readers of fantasy and magic.
January 6, 2022
A warden's job is to protect people from the monsters that lurk in the shadows. Errol is thrown into the position when his brother mysteriously disappears during a normal visit. Errol juggles helping the people they are tasked to help and finding his brother. He also finds that he's being hunted.
I really enjoyed this book. It was very short and full of adventure. I listened to it in one sitting pretty much. I found myself absorbed into the story from the very beginning and I fully intend to read the rest of the series when I'm able to. It will definitely be worth it.
There weren't really many characters in this story, but the two that were in it were pretty relatable. Errol is a normal sixteen-year-old kid who is self-absorbed and wants a different future for himself than what his family wants. Then we have the feisty lady who decides to go with him after he helps her family get rid of a monster. I'm sad that I forget her name. She definitely had a lot of fight in her.
Mikael Naramore, the narrator, did a pretty fantastic job narrating the story. I normally cringe at male narrators trying female dialogue. Mostly because they really overdo it. They make females sound really weird. I was impressed with his female voices though. It was a very refreshing change. I'll definitely listen to more books he narrates.
I really enjoyed this story very much. It was a very short read that I managed to get done in one sitting while catching up on reviews. I was kind of surprised that the time passed honestly. I was very absorbed in the story.
Merged review:
Title: Wendigo Fever
Author: Kevin Hardman
Release Date: April 27th, 2013
Page Count: 114
Start Date: First Time- December 26th, 2019/ Second Time- January 3rd, 2022
Finish Date: First Time- December 26th, 2019/ Second Time- January 3rd, 2022
Review:
Story: This book follows a boy who has been thrust into a role he never wanted when his brother suddenly disappears after going off to visit a friend. Realizing his brother may be in trouble, he goes to investigate and take on the roles that his brother normally takes on.
Characters: I'm bad with names. Especially names that are unique. The main character was okay. I didn't really connect with him that much. He's just kind of rude and arrogant. He thinks that he's owed everything but doesn't want to do what it takes to earn it. The female character was not that much better. She is just as rude and is very loud and judgmental. However, I really did like both of them. They kind of grow on you.
Critiques: None
Narration: I really enjoyed the narrator. I do feel like this would have been a little better with a cast of narrators, but it is in one point of view so it would probably have been pointless.
Final Thoughts: This review is written after my second time reading it. I really enjoyed it. I vaguely remember reading it the first time around. That says more about me than it does the book. I can't even begin to explain why I never read the rest of the series. I've made up for that now, so that's what matters. It's a book designed for children/middle grade. It's still worth the read.
I really enjoyed this book. It was very short and full of adventure. I listened to it in one sitting pretty much. I found myself absorbed into the story from the very beginning and I fully intend to read the rest of the series when I'm able to. It will definitely be worth it.
There weren't really many characters in this story, but the two that were in it were pretty relatable. Errol is a normal sixteen-year-old kid who is self-absorbed and wants a different future for himself than what his family wants. Then we have the feisty lady who decides to go with him after he helps her family get rid of a monster. I'm sad that I forget her name. She definitely had a lot of fight in her.
Mikael Naramore, the narrator, did a pretty fantastic job narrating the story. I normally cringe at male narrators trying female dialogue. Mostly because they really overdo it. They make females sound really weird. I was impressed with his female voices though. It was a very refreshing change. I'll definitely listen to more books he narrates.
I really enjoyed this story very much. It was a very short read that I managed to get done in one sitting while catching up on reviews. I was kind of surprised that the time passed honestly. I was very absorbed in the story.
Merged review:
Title: Wendigo Fever
Author: Kevin Hardman
Release Date: April 27th, 2013
Page Count: 114
Start Date: First Time- December 26th, 2019/ Second Time- January 3rd, 2022
Finish Date: First Time- December 26th, 2019/ Second Time- January 3rd, 2022
Review:
Story: This book follows a boy who has been thrust into a role he never wanted when his brother suddenly disappears after going off to visit a friend. Realizing his brother may be in trouble, he goes to investigate and take on the roles that his brother normally takes on.
Characters: I'm bad with names. Especially names that are unique. The main character was okay. I didn't really connect with him that much. He's just kind of rude and arrogant. He thinks that he's owed everything but doesn't want to do what it takes to earn it. The female character was not that much better. She is just as rude and is very loud and judgmental. However, I really did like both of them. They kind of grow on you.
Critiques: None
Narration: I really enjoyed the narrator. I do feel like this would have been a little better with a cast of narrators, but it is in one point of view so it would probably have been pointless.
Final Thoughts: This review is written after my second time reading it. I really enjoyed it. I vaguely remember reading it the first time around. That says more about me than it does the book. I can't even begin to explain why I never read the rest of the series. I've made up for that now, so that's what matters. It's a book designed for children/middle grade. It's still worth the read.
February 20, 2014
Warden is the second Kevin Hardman novel that I read and while Sensation was an overtly super-hero infused novel with a lot of sci-fi elements thrown in (and the occasional mystical/magical elements), Warden is the complete opposite. It deals with the arkane and the supernatural. Magic and monsters galore. And it was pretty good, if you ask me.
The things that I liked:
First of all, definitely the magic. I have always been a huge fan of stories that involve magic. I liked the way Kevin used it in his novel. The background and the setting were also very rich and well developed. It really gave me an incredible picture in my mind that made the book even easier to fall into. I wasn't a huge fan of the main character, but he was definitely a stronger character by the end of the book. My favorite character in the novel (which is a weird one because he's actually not in it a whole lot) was the MC's older brother, Tom. He was a strong, able person that knew his stuff and used it ruthlessly to stay alive and survive. The other characters were good too, but Tom had something that really gave him a spark, shall we say. The Wendigo was also a pretty cool monster. This one was smart and cunning. And the combination of those two things with the fact that he was nearly indestructible made him a truly terrifying creature. I also liked how the monster was defeated (I won't go into any details but it was pretty awesome).
The things that I didn't like:
There were some things that I wasn't fond of when it came to Warden. As I mentioned before, I wasn't a huge fan of the main character. He was very whiny and complained a lot. That and the fact that he wasn't willing to really learn the skills he needed to stay alive were also a little annoying. I"m not saying that it wasn't good for the story, however. I think that was what Kevin was aiming for and he did pull it off, I just am not a big fan of those kinds of characters in general. So, it's not a dig on the book, it's just my rule of thumb for the whiny characters. I also wasn't a huge fan of the main evil doer in the book (again, I cannot go into details at this time). I thought that part of the book didn't really mesh well with the rest of the novel. It felt disconnected to me, like they were two halves of two completely different stories. I also think that the story needed the MC's brother a little bit more. He was a really strong character and even though it wouldn't make sense for the story, I still wish he would've been in it a bit more.
Overall, I did enjoy the story a lot. I'm a huge fan of that genre and I thought Kevin did a great job with it. There wasn't a whole lot that I disliked about it. I definitely enjoy Kevin Hardman's writing style and the stories he tells.
The things that I liked:
First of all, definitely the magic. I have always been a huge fan of stories that involve magic. I liked the way Kevin used it in his novel. The background and the setting were also very rich and well developed. It really gave me an incredible picture in my mind that made the book even easier to fall into. I wasn't a huge fan of the main character, but he was definitely a stronger character by the end of the book. My favorite character in the novel (which is a weird one because he's actually not in it a whole lot) was the MC's older brother, Tom. He was a strong, able person that knew his stuff and used it ruthlessly to stay alive and survive. The other characters were good too, but Tom had something that really gave him a spark, shall we say. The Wendigo was also a pretty cool monster. This one was smart and cunning. And the combination of those two things with the fact that he was nearly indestructible made him a truly terrifying creature. I also liked how the monster was defeated (I won't go into any details but it was pretty awesome).
The things that I didn't like:
There were some things that I wasn't fond of when it came to Warden. As I mentioned before, I wasn't a huge fan of the main character. He was very whiny and complained a lot. That and the fact that he wasn't willing to really learn the skills he needed to stay alive were also a little annoying. I"m not saying that it wasn't good for the story, however. I think that was what Kevin was aiming for and he did pull it off, I just am not a big fan of those kinds of characters in general. So, it's not a dig on the book, it's just my rule of thumb for the whiny characters. I also wasn't a huge fan of the main evil doer in the book (again, I cannot go into details at this time). I thought that part of the book didn't really mesh well with the rest of the novel. It felt disconnected to me, like they were two halves of two completely different stories. I also think that the story needed the MC's brother a little bit more. He was a really strong character and even though it wouldn't make sense for the story, I still wish he would've been in it a bit more.
Overall, I did enjoy the story a lot. I'm a huge fan of that genre and I thought Kevin did a great job with it. There wasn't a whole lot that I disliked about it. I definitely enjoy Kevin Hardman's writing style and the stories he tells.
July 22, 2013
3.5 stars. Scary but too short. Really enjoyed it, the only reason I couldn't give it a higher than average rating was it was too short and left me wanting more monsters and more character development and maybe another story line woven in. Reminded me of Last Apprentice series (or Wardstone Chronicles) by Joseph Delaney and that is high praise in my book.
Likes:
* Wardens being monster-hunters using weapons, magic and their wits
* Errol making mistakes and learning from them
* Errol not slacking off when Tom is away
* Scary monsters
* Great horrific descriptions
* Good suspense building
Dislikes:
* Errol's resentment of Tom and his strenuous Warden training
* Just too short and glossed over encountering a few easily dispatched monsters when another juicy monster fighting scene could've been added
* Cover looked more like science fiction than a paranormal horror tale
* Next book in the series isn't out yet
With-reservations
torture and mutilation, murder, violence, injuries, gruesome scenes
For review:
Received a free copy for review from author for [David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite!] R&R # 26
Likes:
* Wardens being monster-hunters using weapons, magic and their wits
* Errol making mistakes and learning from them
* Errol not slacking off when Tom is away
* Scary monsters
* Great horrific descriptions
* Good suspense building
Dislikes:
* Errol's resentment of Tom and his strenuous Warden training
* Just too short and glossed over encountering a few easily dispatched monsters when another juicy monster fighting scene could've been added
* Cover looked more like science fiction than a paranormal horror tale
* Next book in the series isn't out yet
With-reservations
torture and mutilation, murder, violence, injuries, gruesome scenes
For review:
Received a free copy for review from author for [David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite!] R&R # 26
March 24, 2014
The Warden series is shaping up to be a pretty good horror/fantasy series. I'm rating it at a 4, although only just. There are some positives and drawbacks to the book, but overall I think it sits in the 4 star range. I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Positives:
1. The greatest thing about the story is the development of character. I've recently read Hardman's 'Sensation' book about a teen superhero, and there has been a lot of improvement in characterization. The main character in Wendigo Fever is Errol, and he is a good choice. He is young and relatively inexperienced, although he has a family tradition of being a warden. He takes on responsibility instead of whining about it, and he isn't afraid to collect friends along the way. (Including, I might add, a pretty cool zombie!). In Hardman's earlier work he tended to write an over-powered, invincible character and I had no real interest in reading that.
2. There really is a nice YA horror/fantasy feel to this book. It works. There's not too much going on - it doesn't overplay the story.
3. The third person narrative works well in introducing the fantasy world as well as the different characters. In the previous first person narration the reader didn't really get a good feel for the wider world.
Drawbacks:
1. The book's tone is a bit too young for my interests. I'd suggest it as a lower-end YA book. The horror themes are okay for that age, but it's the writing that wouldn't really work with older readers. At times the prose seems a bit immature or unpolished. I"d like more description of the world, perhaps with some more sophisticated language.
Overall I liked this book. I've read the Rangers Apprentice series by John Flanagan and I think this book (and Hardman's series) actually stacks up well next to them.
Positives:
1. The greatest thing about the story is the development of character. I've recently read Hardman's 'Sensation' book about a teen superhero, and there has been a lot of improvement in characterization. The main character in Wendigo Fever is Errol, and he is a good choice. He is young and relatively inexperienced, although he has a family tradition of being a warden. He takes on responsibility instead of whining about it, and he isn't afraid to collect friends along the way. (Including, I might add, a pretty cool zombie!). In Hardman's earlier work he tended to write an over-powered, invincible character and I had no real interest in reading that.
2. There really is a nice YA horror/fantasy feel to this book. It works. There's not too much going on - it doesn't overplay the story.
3. The third person narrative works well in introducing the fantasy world as well as the different characters. In the previous first person narration the reader didn't really get a good feel for the wider world.
Drawbacks:
1. The book's tone is a bit too young for my interests. I'd suggest it as a lower-end YA book. The horror themes are okay for that age, but it's the writing that wouldn't really work with older readers. At times the prose seems a bit immature or unpolished. I"d like more description of the world, perhaps with some more sophisticated language.
Overall I liked this book. I've read the Rangers Apprentice series by John Flanagan and I think this book (and Hardman's series) actually stacks up well next to them.
June 1, 2017
Wendigo Fever is a short novel that introduces the book series "Wardens". Wardens are monster hunters trained to deal with monsters and creatures roaming the world.
Intro novel does not go into detail on how these creatures came to the earth, or history of Wardens but focuses on Errol the younger brother to Tom, a Warden. Errol has no interest in becoming a Warden. When his older brother Tom goes missing, Errol is thrown into assuming the duties of his brother as well as investigating his disappearance.
This first book in the series is a short introduction to this world of Wardens and monsters. Though short I felt this book did a great job with pacing and story. The characters are likable yet flawed. The story manages to simultaneously have its own mini story arc and setting up a larger story arc for later books, which left me feeling both satisfied with the story and wanting more.
Mikael Naramore did a wonderful job at narrating, much like he did with Sensation which I also reviewed. distinctive and consistent characters, and good inflection that matches the tone of the story. Looking through his other works I am looking forward to listening to "Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It"!
Visit Kevin Hardman's blog at http://kevinhardman.blogspot.com/
Find Mikael Naramore on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MikaelNaramore
**I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.**
Intro novel does not go into detail on how these creatures came to the earth, or history of Wardens but focuses on Errol the younger brother to Tom, a Warden. Errol has no interest in becoming a Warden. When his older brother Tom goes missing, Errol is thrown into assuming the duties of his brother as well as investigating his disappearance.
This first book in the series is a short introduction to this world of Wardens and monsters. Though short I felt this book did a great job with pacing and story. The characters are likable yet flawed. The story manages to simultaneously have its own mini story arc and setting up a larger story arc for later books, which left me feeling both satisfied with the story and wanting more.
Mikael Naramore did a wonderful job at narrating, much like he did with Sensation which I also reviewed. distinctive and consistent characters, and good inflection that matches the tone of the story. Looking through his other works I am looking forward to listening to "Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It"!
Visit Kevin Hardman's blog at http://kevinhardman.blogspot.com/
Find Mikael Naramore on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MikaelNaramore
**I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.**
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May 16, 2017( Format : Audiobook )
".. all kinds of things that go bump in the night""
When the walls came down, all types of creatures previously thought mythical streamed through to earth. To protect the surviving population of humans, a warden system was developed, screening the surviving habitations from the monsters in the badlands. The wardens lived at the very edge of civilisation, were trained in weaponry and some magic, knew the habits of the creatures that might be encountered - and usually died young.
Errol's father had been a warden. He died when Errol was nine, when brother Tom took over from his dad. Now Errol, at 16, had been trained to be Tom's deputy. But he doesn't want to be a warden, thinking it was "stupid, boring and dangerous." But when Tom suddenly disappears, Errol has no choice . He goes into the badlands to look for his brother. What he finds is a Wendigo.
A simply written, easy on the ear, enjoyable adventure story filled with imaginative scary creatures, a well developed main protagonist and some unusually exciting battles. The excellent narration by Mikael Naramore helps bring it all to life, his careful, well paced reading of the text and clearly defined voices of the characters assisting in the build of tension inherent in the text. This is a story full of underlying humour and, although there is violence and gore at times, is very suitable for young people as well as being enjoyable for the older readers. An original and exciting romp through monster lands.
".. all kinds of things that go bump in the night""
When the walls came down, all types of creatures previously thought mythical streamed through to earth. To protect the surviving population of humans, a warden system was developed, screening the surviving habitations from the monsters in the badlands. The wardens lived at the very edge of civilisation, were trained in weaponry and some magic, knew the habits of the creatures that might be encountered - and usually died young.
Errol's father had been a warden. He died when Errol was nine, when brother Tom took over from his dad. Now Errol, at 16, had been trained to be Tom's deputy. But he doesn't want to be a warden, thinking it was "stupid, boring and dangerous." But when Tom suddenly disappears, Errol has no choice . He goes into the badlands to look for his brother. What he finds is a Wendigo.
A simply written, easy on the ear, enjoyable adventure story filled with imaginative scary creatures, a well developed main protagonist and some unusually exciting battles. The excellent narration by Mikael Naramore helps bring it all to life, his careful, well paced reading of the text and clearly defined voices of the characters assisting in the build of tension inherent in the text. This is a story full of underlying humour and, although there is violence and gore at times, is very suitable for young people as well as being enjoyable for the older readers. An original and exciting romp through monster lands.
March 10, 2014
* I reviewed this book as part of Read it and Reap*
Wendigo Fever follows the adventures of 16 year old Errol as he searches for his missing brother in the dangerous world of the Badlands. This book was labelled YA but I felt it was more of a children's book. That is not a criticism of the author; as a kid's book it is brilliant, had I been a younger reader I would have loved it. It is a frolicking, adventure-type fantasy with a fairy-tale feel and as such, a little light for me.
The world-building is the best thing about it. You get a clear idea of the life and history of Wardens as well as the magic system. The names are great too (like Dorsey Carrol, the zombie). A lot of thought has evidently gone into imagining and creating Errol's world. I'm not familiar with the author but I'm guessing he is an experienced writer because the words were always just right. For example, the great imagery of the fire marshes and the Wendigo's lair.
This book is for you if you like heroes battling monsters and you enjoy how the details of magical objects and systems come together (as I do). As the first book in a series it definitely sets up the way for more adventure. I think this book would make a good cartoon!
Wendigo Fever follows the adventures of 16 year old Errol as he searches for his missing brother in the dangerous world of the Badlands. This book was labelled YA but I felt it was more of a children's book. That is not a criticism of the author; as a kid's book it is brilliant, had I been a younger reader I would have loved it. It is a frolicking, adventure-type fantasy with a fairy-tale feel and as such, a little light for me.
The world-building is the best thing about it. You get a clear idea of the life and history of Wardens as well as the magic system. The names are great too (like Dorsey Carrol, the zombie). A lot of thought has evidently gone into imagining and creating Errol's world. I'm not familiar with the author but I'm guessing he is an experienced writer because the words were always just right. For example, the great imagery of the fire marshes and the Wendigo's lair.
This book is for you if you like heroes battling monsters and you enjoy how the details of magical objects and systems come together (as I do). As the first book in a series it definitely sets up the way for more adventure. I think this book would make a good cartoon!
March 4, 2014
I would like to, first of all, thank the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange of a fair review.
I found this book to be greatly to my liking. The main focus of the book is about the other brother, the one who was supposed to go out into the world to better things while big brother carried out the family heritage. When big brother comes up missing in action it falls to him to find his brother and save the "ward" from monsters and certain disaster.
Of course there has to be a strong willed woman to keep him in line because he might just wait for events to happen to him rather than going out to find it. This story is well written and moves smoothly from point to point and keeps the readers interested and engaged. I enjoyed this book and think that it is a good read for the younger readers. It does not really involve any serious or tense moments and most younger readers will readily associate with the leads.
It is directed to younger readers and older, mature readers mightfind it a bit trite but overall a well written book that has good potential for an excellent series.
I found this book to be greatly to my liking. The main focus of the book is about the other brother, the one who was supposed to go out into the world to better things while big brother carried out the family heritage. When big brother comes up missing in action it falls to him to find his brother and save the "ward" from monsters and certain disaster.
Of course there has to be a strong willed woman to keep him in line because he might just wait for events to happen to him rather than going out to find it. This story is well written and moves smoothly from point to point and keeps the readers interested and engaged. I enjoyed this book and think that it is a good read for the younger readers. It does not really involve any serious or tense moments and most younger readers will readily associate with the leads.
It is directed to younger readers and older, mature readers mightfind it a bit trite but overall a well written book that has good potential for an excellent series.
May 5, 2017
When Errol's brother, the warden, goes out on a job one night but doesn't return Errol is force from apprenticeship into being a warden fast. Besides taking care of the town he is to protect he also wants to find out what happened to his brother. It is no secret Wardens die young, but not usually without a trace, so he sets out to find out what he can and one of the towns girls goes with him after she kind of gets him in a lot of trouble with a revenant.
I don't want to say to much for fear of spoilers, but it is a wonderful book filled with twists and turns, action and suspense, ooh and ah has. Kevin Hardman has really done himself proud with this one and I am very happy that the title says Book 1 Wendigo Fever, that leaves me with much hope that there might be many more adventures for Errol, Grace and Tom. If you are lucky enough to have listened to this awesome story narrated by Mikael Naramore than you know already about his magical voice and how he transports you to place and makes you feel as though you are a part of the story right there helping if you can. If you haven't tried one of his audios yet you really should give it a try.
I don't want to say to much for fear of spoilers, but it is a wonderful book filled with twists and turns, action and suspense, ooh and ah has. Kevin Hardman has really done himself proud with this one and I am very happy that the title says Book 1 Wendigo Fever, that leaves me with much hope that there might be many more adventures for Errol, Grace and Tom. If you are lucky enough to have listened to this awesome story narrated by Mikael Naramore than you know already about his magical voice and how he transports you to place and makes you feel as though you are a part of the story right there helping if you can. If you haven't tried one of his audios yet you really should give it a try.
June 25, 2019
I have previously listened to and enjoyed other books from this author from his superhero series, so was interested to see how this more supernatural series would turn out and on the whole I found this one to be an equally enjoyable listen as those, the main downside is probably that the fairly short length means that we probably don't get as much detail as we might like from a first book in a new series.
The wardens are supernatural protectors, defending the people in a region from the threat of strange and dangerous creatures, it is a job that the main protagonist, Errol, finds both boring and dangerous at the same time. He is forced to take on the role when his older brother goes missing and despite his reluctance, he grows into the role as the book progresses.
The narrator gave a good performance overall with a suitably dramatic delivery and sufficiently distinctive tones for the various characters to nicely enhance the book.
Overall, this was an enjoyable listen, but I'd have liked to have had a bit more world-building in there with it being book one of a series.
[Note - I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.]
The wardens are supernatural protectors, defending the people in a region from the threat of strange and dangerous creatures, it is a job that the main protagonist, Errol, finds both boring and dangerous at the same time. He is forced to take on the role when his older brother goes missing and despite his reluctance, he grows into the role as the book progresses.
The narrator gave a good performance overall with a suitably dramatic delivery and sufficiently distinctive tones for the various characters to nicely enhance the book.
Overall, this was an enjoyable listen, but I'd have liked to have had a bit more world-building in there with it being book one of a series.
[Note - I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.]
March 23, 2014
I was given the book "Warden: Wendigo Fever" by Kevin Hardman through Goodreads Read it and Reap program, in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun and fast read. It was easy to get caught up in the main plot, putting some of my fav characters (from my fav tv show) faces onto the brothers while they were hunting the Wendigo, as well as some other various monsters throughout the pages, keeps readers interested.
That being said, it was a refreshing break from day to day life, to get lost in the supernatural world for a little while. Kevin Hardman did his research on the lore properly, and managed to write a story that captured my attention from start to finish.
Mr. Hardman wrote a good story, and having it blend in to a readers favorite things is a great talent to have, wether it be accidental, coincidental or deliberate, is brilliant.
Thank you for the opportunity.
This was a fun and fast read. It was easy to get caught up in the main plot, putting some of my fav characters (from my fav tv show) faces onto the brothers while they were hunting the Wendigo, as well as some other various monsters throughout the pages, keeps readers interested.
That being said, it was a refreshing break from day to day life, to get lost in the supernatural world for a little while. Kevin Hardman did his research on the lore properly, and managed to write a story that captured my attention from start to finish.
Mr. Hardman wrote a good story, and having it blend in to a readers favorite things is a great talent to have, wether it be accidental, coincidental or deliberate, is brilliant.
Thank you for the opportunity.
April 24, 2017
*I received a copy of this audiobook for an honest review*
This was fun to listen to. The characters were pretty well laid out and understandable, and I felt for them. The flow was good and made for an enjoyable experience. When the action really got going, after the cabin (I'll not say more, spoilers!), I found myself tensing up pausing in whatever chore I was doing at the time to listen more closely.
I loved the different creatures that made appearances, and hope for more!
The only thing that really pulled me out of the tale was the overuse of "moreover". It just seemed to be in there a LOT, but then again, it could have just been me! This will only bother you if you're weird like me, though, hahaha.
I think anyone who enjoys magic and adventure would really like this. I'm gonna order a physical copy soon for my son, I really think he'll like it!
This was fun to listen to. The characters were pretty well laid out and understandable, and I felt for them. The flow was good and made for an enjoyable experience. When the action really got going, after the cabin (I'll not say more, spoilers!), I found myself tensing up pausing in whatever chore I was doing at the time to listen more closely.
I loved the different creatures that made appearances, and hope for more!
The only thing that really pulled me out of the tale was the overuse of "moreover". It just seemed to be in there a LOT, but then again, it could have just been me! This will only bother you if you're weird like me, though, hahaha.
I think anyone who enjoys magic and adventure would really like this. I'm gonna order a physical copy soon for my son, I really think he'll like it!
August 1, 2018
This book turned out to be more interesting than I expected. The Warden's are very intriguing and it awesome that they hunt down creatures. So while its no shocker that this book features a Wendigo, it was still very exciting.
This book is about Errol who is a Warden. He goes searching for his brother Tom, who went missing. In his search for his brother he discovers a Wendigo and soon it is stalking them. Errol must use all the training he got from his brother and his knowledge of this deadly monster to survive. It was great seeing how the Wendigo stalked them and even getting chapters in it pov, which was crazy creepy and awesome at the same time.
Wendigo Fever was definitely an interesting book that took me no time to finish. I really liked it and am looking forward to reading more books in this series. This book is definitely different than anything I've read and was very fun.
This book is about Errol who is a Warden. He goes searching for his brother Tom, who went missing. In his search for his brother he discovers a Wendigo and soon it is stalking them. Errol must use all the training he got from his brother and his knowledge of this deadly monster to survive. It was great seeing how the Wendigo stalked them and even getting chapters in it pov, which was crazy creepy and awesome at the same time.
Wendigo Fever was definitely an interesting book that took me no time to finish. I really liked it and am looking forward to reading more books in this series. This book is definitely different than anything I've read and was very fun.
March 8, 2014
*I received a free copy of this book from the author through Goodreads in return for an honest review*
I liked this book very much... :-)
A horror novel with a reluctant hero with scary monsters and a believable character development. In the beginning I found it a bit slow, but it improved rapidly and proved itself to be a fun and engaging read. There was a lot of details which I enjoyed (I don´t want to be more specific because I don´t want to post spoilers). It was a bit short. More a novella than a novel. In fact I would like to see more adventures with this hero.
There was a lot that was really good for instance the way the author described the surroundings, the story line and the characters. I would have liked to get to know the heroine more though. Perhaps in the next book... ;-)
I liked this book very much... :-)
A horror novel with a reluctant hero with scary monsters and a believable character development. In the beginning I found it a bit slow, but it improved rapidly and proved itself to be a fun and engaging read. There was a lot of details which I enjoyed (I don´t want to be more specific because I don´t want to post spoilers). It was a bit short. More a novella than a novel. In fact I would like to see more adventures with this hero.
There was a lot that was really good for instance the way the author described the surroundings, the story line and the characters. I would have liked to get to know the heroine more though. Perhaps in the next book... ;-)
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