The Lineage is a Werewolf & Shifter Thrillers novel by Brian P. Easton. Read summary below.
The Lineage (Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter) Summary
Sylvester Logan James’ feud with the Beast has wracked his body and bedeviled his soul, but after twenty-five years it has failed to satisfy his need for vengeance.
When a werewolf delivers a pair of severed heads, Sylvester Logan James finds himself embroiled in an ancient grudge between the First Beast Prince and the seven Wolves who tried to overthrow him.
Baited by a trail of dead werewolves and tracking a particularly cunning Wolf with its own agenda, Sylvester journeys across the world–from Belize to Botswana, Morocco to Malta, and Cyprus into the Himalaya on the most important hunt of his life, one that will le
ad him into the very lair of the Beast and to the werewolf who was once his mother.
Here is one last, unflinching entry in the Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter–a final measure of redemptive violence where every victory is dearly purchased and honor is poisoned by shame. Don’t look away.
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The Lineage (Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter) Review
4.0 out of 5 stars Perils of Escalation
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2015
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Where to begin? First and foremost, I love Sly and I love this series. Anybody who is into genre or looking for something different should really give this series a chance. I won’t digress into a summary of what the books are about, but long story short, very nasty things go bump in the night and Sly, the protagonist, gives everything he has (literally) to fight them. This is the last book in the trilogy and while I’m about to give it some high praise, I have some critiques as well. On to the review:
What I liked:
This book is very well written. The author has really matured and it shows. Clarity, description, themes, characterization, etc. have all been taken up a notch in this final installment. Now, I’m not suggesting that the previous books in the series were not well written, because they are, I just think the author is really starting to get a handle on his craft and if the Lineage is any indication, he’s only going to get better.
The characterization of Sly comes full circle and we see him reach the last rung of his descent into what I would call madness. Some people may criticize the fact he has pretty much become a sociopath, but he has come a LONG way on that journey. The author really brings to life the fact that his battle against the Beast has cost him dearly. By dearly, I mean that what humanity he had in the first book, clung to in the second book, has pretty much been lost in the third. Its harrowing to see a character go through such a transformation, especially one you’ve come to empathize with deeply.
The Beast is as interesting as ever. There is a unique subplot that will give readers insight to the world of Sly’s most hated foe, which has never been more bizarre and unsettling. I don’t want to spoil too much here, but I don’t think anyone will be disappointed with how Sly’s war unfolds in this book. I have three words to describe it: Perils of Escalation.
What I didn’t like (or hated):
This book was not long enough. It has a heavily edited feel to it. Remember that maturity I mentioned, it’s uneven in some places and leads to uneven reading experience. I don’t think the author gave himself enough ‘walking room’, which was disappointing. I think another 200 pages could have easily been added and would allowed the author to really show off. I actually read the book twice before I reviewed it, to be sure I gave it a fair shake down, and the problem existed the second time through.
The cover sucks. Period. It’s not Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter material. The wolf face makes it look like one of the cheap werewolf romance novels that permeate the market lately. I’ve read these books multiple times, so you can trust me, the werewolves in this book do not look like that. Maybe that’s a childish sticking point, but I don’t care.
My final critique: SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS (not kidding)
I did not like the ending. I know it’s a creative choice for the author, but I wanted something else. First, Sly takes a back seat to the subplot and his actions really didn’t throw a wrench into the Beast’s plans. It all seemed to unfold as it was supposed to, which is not what I was expecting. I guess I expected something more climactic and a nasty twist, I don’t know. Second, Sly does not die. I really can’t blame the author, I don’t know if I would have had the guts to kill a great character like that, but I think it would have been more appropriate to the story. Plus, one of my FAVORITE characters appeared at the end, tomahawk in hand, and I thought, this is it, they’re going to fight to the death and Sly will die clean. But it didn’t happen. On the second read through, I think I figured out why, but I was still pissed. This and the other issues are my reason for the four stars.
END SPOILERS
Final conclusion: Read this book. It has flaws, but I still hold it in high regard. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it and will read it again.
About Brian P. Easton Author Of The Lineage (Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter) Book
Brian P. Easton Author Of The Lineage (Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter) Book, He grew up among the hardwood bluffs of Southern Illinois, saddled between the banks of the Big Muddy and the Mississippi. His father, a horseman and preacher, taught him at an early age that werewolves were evil characters not heroes. Instead he encouraged his son to read about historic frontiersmen like Lewis Wetzel, or legendary gunmen like Bill Hickok. Small wonder the boy watched Gunsmoke and The Night Stalker with equal enthusiasm. Factor into this equation a 3-ton Royal typewriter given to him by his mother the year he turned 10 and the story just sort of writes itself. Most of his works include various occult and sub-cultural references, drawing both from decades of independent research and his own storied adventures; the majority of which are completely explainable. Easton’s literary influences include the usual suspects: Lovecraft, Howard, Poe and Burroughs, but none have been as impactful as Cormac McCarthy and his masterpiece, Blood Meridian. He is currently engaged in the biggest adventure of his life: raising the son who will one day replace him.
The Lineage (Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter) pdf, Paperback, Hardcover Book Information
- ASIN : B00VQWMC1G
- Publisher : Permuted Press (April 21, 2015)
- Publication date : April 21, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 1069 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 320 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1618685554
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,462 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,153 in Werewolf & Shifter Thrillers
- #1,479 in Werewolves & Shifters Suspense
- #24,337 in Horror (Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
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