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TC Tombs has done a fantastic job bringing life to the characters in 'The Pack' and created a vivid new world for them to explore. I can't wait to read the second book in the series...
I love reading historical fantasy novels. The Pack, volume one in the Run With the Wolves series by T c Tombs, is no exception. Medinia and Skoland are always at odds it seems. However, the rulers of both lands have decided that it's time for peace, as they're draining their coffers of much needed funds. Talks of an arranged marriage between the daughter of the king in Medinia and the son of the king in Skoland are taking place as well. Willie was given to the Smythes by the monks in the monastery and wants nothing more than to go along with his friend and his master when they leave one afternoon, but is left to care for the homestead and the animals, as is his job, with the promise of perhaps going to see the caravan when it arrives in the fall. He doesn't know that his life is going to change forever just a few hours after he's left on his own. A pack of wolves, too big to be normal wolves, and what looks to be wolf-men descend on the farmland of Willie's master. In a fierce, but unfortunately predictable battle, Willie loses his 2 furry companions and his horse, as well as several of his masters herd. Most of all, Willie's blood is now poisoned with the same affliction that plagues the two dozen men and wolves that attacked him. Varakov. A third kingdom situated in such a position that they control the mountain pass and therefore everything that moves in to the other two. It's well fortified and resplendent... and ruled by a king who is dark and cruel and seemingly the very definition of evil. This book started out with a bang. A sad one, as I hate to see animals die - it breaks my heart completely - but a bang none the less. It literally made my heart ache reading about the loyalty Willie's dogs showed their friend in their final moments. All in all, not a bad story. I could have done with a LITTLE bit less description and a LITTLE bit more dialogue and action in the first half of the book, but I'd say it's definitely well done.
The reason why I wanted to review this book was because I absolutely adore horror/fantasy novels and I love historical fiction so when I see that two of my favourite genres are mixed together I jump on that train faster than you can say 'all aboard!'. That being said, I actually did enjoy Tomb's novel about the fifteenth century mixed with werewolves, witch craft and other spooky things. However this book is very much paced like the typical historical novel. There's a fair amount of action but there is a whole lot of story telling that gets you to the action scenes and it makes it 100% worth it. I really enjoyed the storyline though and I think the reason I enjoyed it so much was Willie. There was something about him that I just found to be really likable. Overall, I thought this was a refreshing read. I would recommend this to all fans of fantasy, horror and historical fiction.
It is the fifteenth century, and three kingdoms are caught up in the dire conflicts of their time. As the possibility of a peaceful resolution provides hope that a decade-long war will finally end, no one realizes that dark forces are waiting to invoke chaos as a full moon rises. On a farm nestled beneath the Euralene Mountains along the western border of Medinia, young Willie works for the Smythes as a serf. One moonlit evening when the Smythes are gone to a neighbouring village, Willie hears the terrified cries of animals in the pastures. The book began with too much info dump of every person Willie and other main characters ran into. But after all that, it started to become interesting and good. If you like novels set in medieval times, plus werewolves and vampires and witches and more, I suggest checking out this book.
Europe in the fifteenth century is notoriously brutal and enmeshed in dire conflict. So it is for the three kingdoms of Medinia, Skoland and Varakov. On a farm nestled beneath the Euralene Mountains along the western border of Medinia, young Willie works for the Smythes as a serf. One moonlit evening, Willie hears the terrified cries of animals in the pasture. When he goes to investigate, he discovers a bizarre wolf pack raid unlike any other. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I was drawn into the story from the first page, and needed to know how it ended. It was fast paced, suspenseful, and filled with a varied cast of deeply flawed characters. I give this book an A! and look forward to reading the next book in the trilogy.
I am not someone who reads fiction especially medieval fantasy like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter to name a few. So with some scepticism, I began reading Terry Tomb's Run with the Wolves 1st volume The Pack based on my friend's recommendation. I have now finished reading not only The Pack but also the other 2 novels of the trilogy The Oracle & The Beast and found myself totally absorbed & captivated in the story. Terry's intimate knowledge & detail of medieval history, language, customs established the framework for believability in the folklore setting. I believe that once you begin reading this trilogy story, it will capture your interest to the very end.