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I seem to be on a serious werewolf kick lately—and, so far, I’ve been lucky in finding some pretty descent werewolf reads, including Beverly Torres’s The Moon’s Pull.
A rogue werewolf has a vendetta against humans because of something that happened years ago, and now he’s building a pack to follow him. Right now, they kill the dregs of society, but how long will it be before they start killing those who aren’t so guilty?
Detective Samantha Woodrow is the first on the scene of a brutal murder, in which a man’s throat has been ripped out. It looks like the victim was mauled by an animal, and the coroner believes that he was killed by a pack of wolves—or one really large one. Though Samantha has proven her worth on the force, she still feels the need to go above and beyond, and she’s determined to solve this case.
Quentin Blackstone knows who’s killing the humans, and he needs to stop him before it gets out of control. He might have to challenge him to a fight to the death, forcing his pack to follow Quentin—or die if they refuse. It’s the last thing Quentin wants to do, because his friend needs help and healing. But can he get through to him in time?
Though The Moon’s Pull is somewhat clichéd and formulaic—especially when it comes to the hero and heroine’s instant attraction to each other (and everything that goes along with that—like feeling electricity when they touch)—the tight plot and suspense make up for it. It kept me interested enough that I wanted to keep reading, to see how it would end.
The author hints at Quentin and Shannon’s background, and I would have liked to have seen that explored further. Perhaps if the novel had been longer, the characters would have had more depth. Still, they’re likeable, with great potential, and somewhat personable—at least I liked them well enough to want to finish their story.
Although I enjoyed the tension and fast pace of The Moon’s Pull, it would have been a much better book if the author had expanded the plot and dug deeper into the characters’ personalities. However, with its hints of darkness and mystery, it’s still an entertaining short read for those times when you don’t have a lot of extra time to spend reading.
Ed. Note: For more on The Moon’s Pull, visit TheWildRosePress.com.
