Wolves of the Calla

Dark Tower V

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 26 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are bearing southeast through the forests of Mid-World, the almost timeless landscape that seems to stretch from the wreckage of civility that defined Roland's youth to the crimson chaos that seems the future's only promise. Followers of Stephen King's epic series know Roland well, or as well as this enigmatic hero can be known. They also know the companions who have been drawn to his quest for the Dark Tower: Eddie Dean and his wife, Susannah; Jake Chambers, the boy who has come twice through the doorway of death into Roland's world; and Oy, the Billy Bumbler.

In this long-awaited fifth novel in the saga, their path takes them to the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis, a tranquil valley community of farmers and ranchers on Mid-World's borderlands. Beyond the town, the rocky ground rises toward the hulking darkness of Thunderclap, the source of a terrible affliction that is slowly stealing the community's soul. One of the town's residents is Pere Callahan, a ruined priest who, like Susannah, Eddie and Jake, passed through one of the portals that lead both into and out of Roland's world.

As Father Callahan tells the ka-tet the astonishing story of what happened following his shamed departure from Maine in 1977, his connection to the Dark Tower becomes clear, as does the danger facing a single red rose in a vacant lot off Second Avenue in midtown Manhattan. For Calla Bryn Sturgis, danger gathers in the east like a storm cloud. The Wolves of Thunderclap and their unspeakable depredation are coming. To resist them is to risk all, but these are odds the gunslingers are used to, and they can give the Calla folken both courage and cunning. Their guns, however, will not be enough.

Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, The Dark Tower series is unlike anything you've ever heard. Here is Stephen King's most visionary piece of storytelling, a magical mix of fantasy and horror that may well be his crowning achievement. Don't miss the other volumes of Stephen King's The Dark Tower.

©2003 Stephen King (P)2003 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Audioworks is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Gonna be a humdinger of a fight! Fore and aft of the showdown, King stuffs the book with juice...One of the greatest cavalcades in popular fiction is back on track." (Booklist)
"The high suspense and extensive character development here...plus the enormity of King's ever-expanding universe, will surely keep his 'Constant Readers' in awe." (Publishers Weekly)

incredible and important

this book is both incredible and important. it’s so good it’s important for people to know it

Yet another incredible offering in the series

Yet another incredible offering in the series and an amazing series it has been 19

freaking gah

Holy freaking shy zah. Just... just read/ listen to it. Love the narrator. So sad.

good story

What made the experience of listening to Wolves of the Calla the most enjoyable?

really enjoyed the story, some people thing S.K. drones on a lot, but i listen to this at work and can go through 3/4 of my shift before i have to change to some music.

What did you like best about this story?

george guidall is good, but he is no Frank Muller. the voices he does for the characters are all the same, its hard sometimes to keep track of who is saying what.

What a great series!

Great book in a great series! George does a good job narrating. I miss Frank, but George makes a good Roland and a great billy bumbler (Oy).

Purely fantastic

A wonderful story and narrator. Almost as good a frank muller. Can't wait to get on with the story.

Only George could take over so admirably ...

Where does Wolves of the Calla rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Dark Tower series is my favorite series. Roland, Jake, Oy, Eddie and Susannah's journey resonates for me.

What did you like best about this story?

how each of the main character is hiding something.

Any additional comments?

Only George could take over so admirably after the tragic loss of Frank's voice. Frank will never be replaced as a narrator but George Guidall does justice to the series. Thank you.

Great story, narration isn’t as good as previous books

Narrator was great, but volume and mastering were off. Volume seemed low, and overly bassy making it harder to hear in a vehicle.

Keeps getting better.

Had to pick this one up as soon as I finished Wizard and Glass and I'm very glad I did. I loved it from start to finish. Little slow in some parts but you can't beat the climax.

Well done.

I was absolutely riveted. I cant wait to dig in on Song of Susanna. Stephen's work is never predictable. Well done and thank ye big big.