HAVE YOU HAD SEX WITH SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE A

WEREWOLF?
This is not a over hyped werewolf story, written by a writer, who is not really a writer yet. This is an experienced writer that knows how to write. My tastes differ greatly. I like predictable westerns, warm and fuzzy children stories, nerdy Science Fiction Stories and edgy paranormal stories, with sex, creatures, gore and some inventive twists. I have had this book on and off my wish list, for years. I was worried about the 3.3 rating. Most of Garton's books with audible have sold in the single digits and have awful ratings. I was worried, that he was probably a hack. Nothing could be further from the truth. I enjoyed this book and if anything, it wasn't edgy enough. Yes, there is a lot of sex, that is how you spread the werewolf virus, but it is not explicit. I have certainly read more detailed sex in romance novels.

AND BEGAN TO EAT HIS FACE
There is plenty of gore, blood, and intestines strung around, but I would not say this is splatter porn. Ketchum and Konrath have written bloodier.

SUCKS TO BE YOU
I take exception to the reviewer that was upset about the fat people mentioned in the book. Her review gives the wrong impression. First let me say, there are overweight people in the book, but they are not made fun of, they are treated with respect. Yes, the main characters might notice the weight of someone and note that in their head. If you think, when people meet you they are not thinking about your weight, boobs, ass, legs, hair, face, muscles, tan, height, etc... than you must live in La La Land. Just like in society, most books, act as if overweight people don't exist. I weigh myself everyday and worry about my weight constantly, as do most people, to act as if that is not part of most of our lives, is a sort of prejudice.

CRUSHED ICE COURSED THROUGH HURLEY'S VEINS
I liked this book, it entertained me to the point that I had to purposely seek out the mile markers to find out if I had missed my exit. It had some twists that I did not see coming. It was a unique addition to the werewolf genre, which is not written about often. Garton puts his own initials on the theme. It is not perfect, I did think in some parts it dragged. During the B movie scene, when lovers are attacked at lovers lane, I thought it was too clichéd, but over all it is a five star, intelligently written paranormal horror. If you are an experienced horror reader and you like books with gore and sex, than you will not be disappointed. I am going to get the sequel and check out some other Garton books, now that I know he is not the hack the ratings lead me to believe.

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A Fresh take on the Werewolf Myth

This book grabs you from the beginning, open with carnage and violence (I don't recommend eating while reading this, as I did over breakfast.)

You are introduced to cast of characters, through whose eyes (and voices) the narrative is carried forward. And sure, with any horror novel, you can expect that some of these folks will end up as werewolf chow. Some of the characters are a bit cookie cutter (the stalwart, middle-aged county sheriff, the noisy old lady neighbor, the cheating husband, etc.), but by seeing the story progress through their eyes, a level of tension is added.

This book is not for the squeamish, as there is a bit of gore and much violence. And since the werewolf syndrome is spread not through bites (as in the tradition mythos) but through sex, there are many fairly graphic sex scenes.

If you are looking for a great, fast-paced, tension-filled horror novel, I highly recommend this!

Agostini, the narrator, does a good job of developing the cast of characters, male and female.

Moral of the story -- always practice safe sex!

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mom's review

The ending was OK but the rest of the story rather sucked. It was nothing but a collection of stereotropes. Pun intended.

1. The white guy who is a wife beater and a rapist.
2. The sheriff who exists in a state of perpetual denial of reality even when it is smacking him in the face. Including in his own memories yes I am regarding the house with the corpse in it that he conveniently convinces himself isn't real.
3. The wow is me chubby downtrodden housewife who has let herself go.
4. Then there is the empowered I don't need no man town harlot. Who happens to be a powerful mover and shaker business woman who don't need no man until at the end when it's proven that she has a heart of gold and throws a conniption fit because someone isn't calling her and talking to her (boo hoo).

Like I said the entire story is a collection of stereotypes.

Would have made a really good 1980s movie that's about it.

(Also the guy doing the narration wasn't all that great.)

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Lucan Love?

Story - 4.5 Stars
Narration - 4.5 Stars

“Ravenous” by Ray Garton is a whole different species of werewolf novel! I mean, where else is lycanthropy an STD? And you know what that means, right? Besides the blood and guts and crunching bones, there’s lots of sexual activity to, of course, make more werewolves!
The rollercoaster effect was heavy as the action ebbed and waned until the blood hit the blower at about 80%.

The Narration was effective and easy to listen to.

Recommended if you’re in the mood…

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Disgusted

This book is in two parts for Audible and I'm not done with the first part and won't finish the book. Most of the reviews were great and I was excited to find a new author of the supernatural, however, after he describes every woman degradingly with emphasis on if they are fat, getting fat, or could get fat I'm disgusted. He must be a very self absorbed skinny man who has never had a weight problem and has no compassion or understanding of women, not men, who do. Well, I'll never waste my money on this jerks books again. Also, the reader is just plain boring and the book drags on and on with his droning voice. I was wanting him to just get on with it.

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Good werewolf story

The way this story is told really paints a picture in your mind like a movie. It's a good read and easy to get through.

Slow start up, but exciting end.

Gooooodddddd stuff. This is what a werewolf book thriller should be. Admittedly constantly getting introduced to new characters and be given their whole life story, just to have them die in the next paragraph took way more time than needed. Because its not like I put any value in those characters the author took 10 to 20 mins to build up, just to have them killed and munched on in under 3 sentences. I just don't know why he bothered going into such detail, just to do that. smh.

Anyway great story, the GORE is magnificent! Some real Siiiccccckkkk stuff here. Some one is going to hell for this. Or at least looks like they are saving up for a down payment on a ticket. lol. Some real sick baby eating ish going down in this book.

Its gets CRAZY!!!! To see how crazy, buy the book!

Meh

I’ll keep things brief. The book started out well. I love a good werewolf story. However, this one did not impress. Too many of the short chapters seemed pointless and really served no purpose in furthering the story. What could’ve been a redeeming third act sent the story further off the rails with a very disappointing and lackluster ending. Shame, I had high hopes.

OK

The book wasn't bad. I actually liked it. The narration however was awful. He tried to make his voice sound breathier or something and often paused when he shouldn't. I really threw me off.

A joy

Fun and relaxing as a meditation on horror, the erotic and perspective. Worth your time and great for certain kinds of pain management.