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Kelley Armstrong is one of my favourite writers (Karin Slaughter )
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Kelley Armstrong's first short story collection - a gripping medley of tales involving many of her much-loved characters.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While female narrators have generally dominated Kelley Armstrong's addictive Women of the Otherworld series, long time readers have often wished/clamored/begged for an opportunity to hear tales told from the perspective of the Otherworld's strong cast of leading men. Never one to deny her readers, Armstrong obliged, offering up a series of free online novellas narrated by some of her most intriguing male characters.
'Men of the Otherworld' is a beautifully bound collection of these stories. Two novellas, 'Savage' and 'Ascension' chronicle Jeremy Danvers' perilous rise to the Alpha throne seen through the eyes of his adopted son, Clayton. Clay, a misanthrope whose wit, and delightful moral ambiguity have made him a popular fan favorite since his first appearance in 'Bitten', provides readers with a unique insider's look at Pack life. It's interesting to hear his narrative voice change as he matures from a feral bitten child into an intelligent young man eager to embrace his role as Jeremy's best and most feared enforcer.
Two short stories bookend the novellas. 'Infusion' teases readers with its hints at Jeremy's true parentage, while 'Kitsunegari' actually reveals who, or more appropriately what, Jeremy's mother was before she met her violent and untimely end.
These stories are a real treat, and since all the proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the World Literacy of Canada, it is truly a guiltless pleasure.
'Men of the Otherworld' is a beautifully bound collection of these stories. Two novellas, 'Savage' and 'Ascension' chronicle Jeremy Danvers' perilous rise to the Alpha throne seen through the eyes of his adopted son, Clayton. Clay, a misanthrope whose wit, and delightful moral ambiguity have made him a popular fan favorite since his first appearance in 'Bitten', provides readers with a unique insider's look at Pack life. It's interesting to hear his narrative voice change as he matures from a feral bitten child into an intelligent young man eager to embrace his role as Jeremy's best and most feared enforcer.
Two short stories bookend the novellas. 'Infusion' teases readers with its hints at Jeremy's true parentage, while 'Kitsunegari' actually reveals who, or more appropriately what, Jeremy's mother was before she met her violent and untimely end.
These stories are a real treat, and since all the proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the World Literacy of Canada, it is truly a guiltless pleasure.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is top-notch fantasy fiction, based around the development of a young, male, feral werewolf. This book is an offshoot of the Bitten series, but you don't need to have read any of the others to dive in and enjoy it.
If you are a fan of Kelley Armstrong then this collection of short stories should really hit the right note: it's the back story for one of her most charistmatic characters, Clay, the aggressive warrior wolf who protects the north American pack. It also explains the 'secret origin' of the pack Alpha, Jeremy, and just why he is so unusual as a werewolf.
Armstrong's writing is really mature and well paced these days. The stories in this book flew past; I was racing through the pages and feeling thoroughly entertained. Unlike some of the witchy books (which have gotten a little girly at times for my tastes) this is a warts n all view of life as a young wolf -- yes, he'd love a kitten, but not really as a pet... more as a snack!
There's violence, drama, tension and a satifying pay-off. The story isn't weighed down by tiresome adolescent sex scenes or unecessary foul language. Instead you are given a window into a carefully crafted world in which werewolves might really run at night, and if they did, how their day to day life might be different to ours.
Loved it. Would be happy to let a pre-teen daughter read it.
Delighted to see it published in print, too. The Net is great, but some stories work better on paper than they do on screen.
9/10
If you are a fan of Kelley Armstrong then this collection of short stories should really hit the right note: it's the back story for one of her most charistmatic characters, Clay, the aggressive warrior wolf who protects the north American pack. It also explains the 'secret origin' of the pack Alpha, Jeremy, and just why he is so unusual as a werewolf.
Armstrong's writing is really mature and well paced these days. The stories in this book flew past; I was racing through the pages and feeling thoroughly entertained. Unlike some of the witchy books (which have gotten a little girly at times for my tastes) this is a warts n all view of life as a young wolf -- yes, he'd love a kitten, but not really as a pet... more as a snack!
There's violence, drama, tension and a satifying pay-off. The story isn't weighed down by tiresome adolescent sex scenes or unecessary foul language. Instead you are given a window into a carefully crafted world in which werewolves might really run at night, and if they did, how their day to day life might be different to ours.
Loved it. Would be happy to let a pre-teen daughter read it.
Delighted to see it published in print, too. The Net is great, but some stories work better on paper than they do on screen.
9/10
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is wonderful its very short but it gives you the back story explaining Jeremy's dad Malcolm and Clay's beginnings from being bitten as a child to his teens and his respect and love of Jeremy.
The last story is a story that follows Jeremy after No Humans Involved that explains his own origins and why he is the way he is.
The last story is a story that follows Jeremy after No Humans Involved that explains his own origins and why he is the way he is.
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Fantastic read
The volume offer stories which are not just intriguing in themselves but also further enrich the Otherworld series, giving explanations and a different view of the series. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Suzi
Men of the Otherworld
I like that this is written from the point of view of the men- or at least 2 of them- Clay and Jeremy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Beyond Twilight Reviews
OUTSTANDING
I have been a MASSIVE fan of KA for about three yeas now, and discovered my love for her finding a dog eared copy of Bitten in my school library. Read more
Published 16 months ago by JAYDE RICHARDSON
A must have for fans
I'd read all the online fiction but was so happy to be able to have it all in one place and finally in paperback. It's a must have for fan's collections of Armstrong. Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Amy Connolly
Another brilliant story (or stories as the case is)
I was unsure as to whether to buy this book as I wasn't sure I'd like to hear things from the guys point of view. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by E. Cronin
Outstanding
Absolutely outstanding book, I couldn't put it down. It is great to be able to see Jeremy,Antonio & Clay when it all started. A book I would read time and time again.
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Mrs. C. A. Bruce
Men of the Oterworld
This is a brilliant addition to the Women of the Otherworld series. It gives a great insight into some of the male characters including some who usually appear on the fringes of... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by Paige Turner
Exactly what we Armstrong fans needed!
I'm so pleased Armstrong had these 'short stories' published. They honestly don't feel like short stories but one novel and the chapters within. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by klynn
wolf-tastic!
Excellent prequel to the elena werewolf series (Bitten, Stolen and Broken). Fills in the backgound stories of Clay and Jeremy and helps you understand why they are the way they... Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by lushbug
Kelly Armstrong as alway is brilliant!
The Author is my favourite!.
She develops the story and the charactors superbly and I couldn't put the book down. Read more
She develops the story and the charactors superbly and I couldn't put the book down. Read more
Published on 7 May 2009 by Keeper of the Fluffy Bot
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