The Beast of the Western Wilds: A Witch Hunter Tale

by Domien De Groot

SummaryLudlov is the most respected Witch Hunter in Sevenpeaks. In this new adventure, our hero travels to the edges of the civilised world to hunt down a mysterious creature that has been terrorising a small town. Upon his arrival, the Witch Hunter is thrown into a plot involving kidnapping, dark family secrets and the most disturbing adversary he has ever encountered... The Beast of the Western Wilds is a standalone adventure, set in the world of Witch Hunter, an epic gothic fantasy novel by the same author.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 9, 2017

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Reviews

[Mihaela Beatrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was very nice to succumb into the misterious world of the Witch Hunter once more. What in the beginning looks like an intriguing detective story turns out to be a thrilling and atmospheric tale, full of unexpected.
I particulary enjoyed the atmosphere of the book, dark, gothic and the construction of the characters.
I can t wait for the audio version!

[Iram Amjid · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely enjoyed reading this book! I liked how it went from being an adventure and mystery to being a dark thriller. There were so many twists and plot turns that the entirety of the book kept me on edge until I finished it. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this book. If you're looking for something dark, gothic, gloomy, then this book is perfect for you. The characters are very well written, and the pace of the book is great, too. Absolutely recommend it.

[Stefan Koepeknie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Nothing out there could possibly be as damned as he was"

[Jia Coleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short read!

Since it's a standalone story, even readers who aren't into the series would enjoy it. For a short read, the twists and turns can really capture you. It's a thrilling adventure: man gets entangled in a kidnapping case, hunts down mysterious creature that's causing chaos, and so much more.

I definitely recommend it to readers who want a quick thrilling read.

[gizelle ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a short standalone read which reminds me somehow of Tales of the Peculiar. It's our witch hunter, Ludlov's adventures way before Sevenpeaks. The book is easy to read. The plot is organized and the chapters highlight the battles Ludlov had to fight to protect the child. The book has its own charm without being as dark as the Witch Hunter.

[Prashanth Bhat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another thrilling ride.
A mysterious creature which is terrorising a village
Dont worry the witch hunter is here.but there's more
There is a kidnapping.
Family secrets which actually tells us what happened.
The small book is full of twists and adventures
Loved it

[Jessica Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not what I usually go for but I really enjoyed reading this one, the characters were well developed, the setting was detailed and really helped to reflect the novel.
Loved it!
I hope there is another so I can continue the story, definitely recommend!!

Thank you for my copy @booktasters_ i will seek out more by this author!

[Grey99 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. I was sent a copy by booktasters.

This book managed to scratch the itch I had in novels. An epic fantasy set in a well thought out world, with witchhunters and a dastardly twisted plot.

Gorgeous prose by the author and the pacing is quite sufficient. Not too long like most epic tales liked to be and not too complicated either.

This is a book I think everyone should read as it's an easy and short read.

[Terrytracy Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, because it started out as an adventure for Ludlov to bring back a missing child. It then became a thriller with battles as Ludlov and the Captain soon found themselves trapped in a mysterious place called the dark woods. Where upon that had to fight dark shadows in a castle of a count who had made a deal with a dark demon to stay alive. The battle was fierce as they fought to keep the child safe. I therefore gave this book a five star rating and review. I urge everyone to read it and enjoy.

[Teresa Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!

[Thelma · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Witch Hunter, I was more than happy to get the opportunity to read more of Ludlov's adventures! While this is not a sequel to the Witch Hunter, as it is more a standalone story set before the events of Sevenpeaks, I still very much enjoyed this new adventure. I liked the aura of mystery that we are placed into at first, but then it was so thrilling to see that morph into a dark tale filled with so many unexpected twists and turns. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat and I just wanted to keep reading more and more to find out how Ludlov was going to get through everything. Any time I am given the opportunity to be in Ludlov's world, I am happy to learn more and more about him and his adventures no matter where they take us. Dear readers, you will not be disappointed with this story, so I highly encourage anyone who is a fan of fantasy and dark tales to read this gem!

[Chris Maddix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story about demons, werewolves, and witch hunters. In my humble opinion, there's a limit to how good a story containing these elements could be. It's also in my humble opinion that this book meets that standard. This story engaged this skeptical reader, kept him engaged, and made him ready for more.

Alfred, a farmer, and his son Kaspar meet their end at the mercy of a werewolf. Ludlov, a witch hunter, is engaged to track things down. Ludlov ventures to the town of Schnertwald, meets Nikki, wife of dead Kaspar, and warns her to protect son Frederick. When animals kidnap Frederick anyway,
Ludlov and Nikki's father Elsenbach pursue him. Ludlov proceeds to the Western Wilds, fights enlisted monsters, discovers the mystery of Edelhart castle, confronts a female demon, is protected by a mysterious amulet, and temporarily rids the area of a plague. Not a bad tale.

[Kez Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many thanks to the author and BookTasters for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A shot, atmospheric gothic type tale full of intriguing characters, and many twists and turns that also makes it a mystery story. The book is a standalone story which means that even if you have not read any of the other Witch Hunter stories. The pacing of the book is great and so you move through the story in one sitting. The cast of characters include demons, witch hunters and werewolves; all of whom are well written and developed. Highly recommended for readers of short stories, mystery, horror and fantasy.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great addition to this marvelous character!

Another foray into the exciting world of the greatest Witch hunter in Sevenpeaks (and a worthy companion to Solomon Kane, Mathias Thulman and Van Helsing) had me cheering, teary eyed and inspired in equal amounts. Cannot recommend enough!

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a prequel to Witch Hunter, which is part of a fantasy trilogy.

This was short and sweet, less than 100 pages, and I thought the author brought the story to life beautifully. The writing had a fairy tale quality that I liked, and I was pleased to read about Ludlov again too, as I remembered him from the previous sequel.

[Angie⋆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to this back in January and forgot to put it here. From what I can remember, I thought this was a well executed idea. I like the detailed descriptions and the ambiance it created. My only problem is the pace of the story, and how towards the end the story was all over the place. But other than that, this is a decent story worth reading to support small authors.

[Capricorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book that will give its audience the ecstasy of imagining every character, roles and actions been depicted in it. An adventurous mix of horror , magic, bravery and heroism. It will leave any type of audience who reads this book with the enthusiast of reading every other parts of the series.

[Kinaras · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have loved fantasy since I was a kid. This must have been my favorite book when I was young