
The Wolves of Midwinter
The Wolf Gift Chronicles, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Ron McLarty
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By:
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Anne Rice
In Anne Rice's surprising and compelling best-selling novel, the first of her strange and mythic imagining of the world of wolfen powers, readers and listeners were spellbound as Rice conjured up a daring new world set against the wild and beckoning California coast.
Now in her new novel, as lush and romantic in detail and atmosphere as it is sleek and steely in storytelling, Anne Rice takes us once again to the rugged coastline of Northern California, to the grand mansion at Nideck Point, and further explores the unearthly education of her transformed Man Wolf.
The novel opens on a cold, gray landscape. It is the beginning of December. Oak fires are burning in the stately flickering hearths of Nideck Point. It is Yuletide. For Reuben Golding, now infused with the Wolf Gift and under the loving tutelage of the Morphenkinder, this promises to be a Christmas like no other...
The Yuletide season, sacred to much of the human race, has been equally sacred to the Man Wolves, and Reuben soon becomes aware that they, too, steeped in their own profound rituals, will celebrate the ancient Midwinter festival deep within the verdant richness of Nideck forest.
From out of the shadows of Nideck comes a ghost - tormented, imploring, unable to speak yet able to embrace and desire with desperate affection …. As Reuben finds himself caught up with - and drawn to - the passions and yearnings of this spectral presence.
Includes the Original Song "Exiles (The Wolves of Midwinter)", Performed by Mary Fahl.
"I devoured these pages . . . As solid and engaging as anything she has written since her early Vampire Chronicles fiction." (Alan Cheuse, The Boston Globe)
"A delectable cocktail of old-fashioned lost-race adventure, shape-shifting, and suspense." (Elizabeth Hand, The Washington Post)
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Would you try another book from Anne Rice and/or Ron McLarty?
Yes...because the story isn't overWhat was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Set up for the next chaptersDo you think The Wolves of Midwinter needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Much more to writeAny additional comments?
Rice likes to wander through gothic corridors. Sometimes she gets a little carried away and loses direction. There was one time during the story where I shut it down and said,"Now....just where is the story heading? What events are holding me here?" things sometimes happened without conflict where conflict could've made the book more interesting. Examples: All of these ancient wolves just came together and accepted theses newbies with only one opposing them. That opponent was eliminated early, quickly, and by a girl! Another: New wolf wanders the woods on an early wolfly romp. He wanders into a woods, sees a woman. He reveals himself to her and she isn't afraid...she accepts him, then ends up having sex with him. Both scenes unrealistic even for a goth fantasy!So.....why did I continue reading? As the characters wandered along, I got to like them! I wondered if the story would suddenly become more involved. It did a little. I still believe there is a deep plot in there somewhere waiting to be born....Book 3?
Part of a longer story
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wonderful listening
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Not the best Anne Rice
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Meh! Sorta mediocre
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I have great philosophical respect for her and the courage to express that uncharted territory.
beyond this I feel the story the characters the trials and success that they all went through delightful and amazing. being a therianthrope myself and connecting to her vision of the wolf within. this version of werewolf lore and background with it's world building was a masterpiece. thank you dear Anne Rice forever rest your soul. 🙏 🪦 RIP. you have touched my heart with your spark of creation.
a delightful twist of storytelling
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I am awaiting book 3. Thank you Ann Rice for writing again.
Ann Rice is BACK! Interesting, Fun Want more
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Wonderful book!
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It is a good book and has a good story line. And was easy to follow but it was a little longWhat was one of the most memorable moments of The Wolves of Midwinter?
When they had the Christmas party. Showing they are not really that much different from everyone ells. Wanting attention but will to help the towns people out in anyway they could, and showing just like us they, they fight and argue among themselves. And try to work out their differences.Which character – as performed by Ron McLarty – was your favorite?
I like Felix. He always seemed to have his act together even when is daughter died. He was the force that held the group together. and when the new members were added to the group it was him who supported themMIDWINTER
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I have been a fan of Ron McLarty for many years. He is an experienced actor, writer, and director. This is evident in not only how he makes the story come alive, but also how the male AND FEMALE characters speak and interact with each other. His “wolf voices” show an organic transition from human to wolf-so believable!
Initially, I was unsure if this was Anne’s best work. After finishing both books, I was definitely WRONG! LISTEN TO THIS SERIES and travel once again to a lovely, yet dangerously conflicted immortal world! You will be so glad that you did!
Interesting Immortal Characters!
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Wolf stories
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