Bad Wolf

Bad Wolf Chronicles, Book 1

De: Tim McGregor

Narrado por: Bob Barton

Detective Lara Mendes's hard work finally pays off when she gets the chance to join the homicide detail. There's only one catch; she has to partner up with a cop no one wants to work with.

John Gallagher is a veteran homicide detective who loves stomping bad guys and hates partners. When the Lieutenant saddles him with this green kid named Mendes, his first reaction is to ditch her but a call comes in about a body on the river bank and the rotation says they're up.

What they find are human remains, mutilated and partially devoured. Their investigation reveals a killer stalking the city with a pack of vicious, feral dogs. And the suspect believes he is a werewolf.

But this is Portland, where crazy bastards outnumber normal ones ten to one. Except there's another catch. The crazy werewolf guy? He isn't crazy...

©2012 Tim McGregor (P)2015 Tim McGregor

Good book

3 1/2 Stars
This was a pretty good book. I would've loved for there to have been more werewolf action, but the action I got was good. I thought it was interesting that a pack of dogs followed the wolf. I will be checking out the rest of the series.

What a rush !

Would you consider the audio edition of Bad Wolf to be better than the print version?

I have not read the book, but I am going to purchase the rest of the series. I prefer audio books because of eyesight issues, but I look forward to reading more of this one.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Oh boy did it. The perfect combo of supernatural and horror, with a bit of teddy bear thrown in. The dogs were terrifying, and the wolf is straight out of your nightmares.

What three words best describe Bob Barton’s voice?

Sort of monotonous

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I tried, but couldn't. I could not get the story out of my head though. Hard to wait for what would happen next.

Any additional comments?

Even though I received this audio book free in exchange for writing a truthful review, I would have purchased it anyway. The author is an exceptional writer. Loved Laura and Galliger. He is the perfect bad cop/ teddy bear, she's the good cop/tough guy. Their work relationship was an interesting mix. I look forward to new adventures. And more edge of the seat thrillers from this author.

Very entertaining Wolf Pack Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I enjoyed the fresh take on the genre

If you’ve listened to books by Tim McGregor before, how does this one compare?

First book from the author I enjoyed the word usage and the mixing of humor with suspense

Any additional comments?

I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com

Bad Wolf review

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bad Wolf?

The very beginning and the introduction of the wolf.

What about Bob Barton’s performance did you like?

Narrative voice.

Any additional comments?

From the moment I started, I knew I'd like it. Wasn't wrong.

Not your usual murder thriller

I was given a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I really enjoyed listening to this book because the main character, Gallagher, is a grumpy but lovable guy. This story keep me guessing and I am really ready to listen to the next book.
The Reader was amazing! Lived his voice and made a good story even better.
Would definitely recommend this book for thriller, mystery and supernatural listeners.

Execellent story and a great setup for book 2!

A great book 1 of a 2 book series. Well written and great setup for the book 2! Recommend series!

Super Entertaining and Thrilling

Any additional comments?

A very good and entertaining listen. The narrator nailed it and had the perfect tone and cadence for this type of story.

My first Tim McGregor story, but definitely not my last. The characters were fleshed out well and I particularly enjoyed the relationship with Gallagher, his daughter and Mendes and thought it gave the story additional depth and color. The action and tension built steadily to a satisfying conclusion (and yes it did kind of leave you hanging for the second installment). Overall, this one was very well done and look forward to the second and third in the series.

A solidly written and entertaining werewolf novel with plenty of likeable characters (and plenty of unlikable ones as well). 4.5+ Stars

Where Wolf? There Wolf.

What did you like best about Bad Wolf? What did you like least?

I liked the characters the most. Gallagher and Mendez were deep with multiple layers and even the ancillary characters were given enough personality to remain intriguing.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I thought it was really interesting how the wolf managed to keep adding to his pack and kept a disparate group under his control throughout.

What does Bob Barton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He gives everyone extra character that, while written in, would be lost if only reading it. He also manages to give them all the respect they demand in writing.

Do you think Bad Wolf needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It definitely does, because there's a cliff-hanger and everyone needs closure once in a while.

Any additional comments?

I received this audiobook for free in exchange for an honest review. I really appreciated the police and character focused sides of this story moreso than the overarching plot. It's a pretty good story, there were just parts about it that took me out of it mentally.

essentially a mystery with paranormal twist

Detective Lara Mendes, a by the book and new homicide cop, gets partnered with John Gallagher, the bad boy of the department. Their first case involves a woman killed and eaten by dogs. All the pieces do not fit; one bite is identified as a large wolf, not a dog, and one DNA sample is identified as not human and not canine. Lara and John try to solve the crime without actually working together in a stereotypical dysfunctional police partner relationship.

This book is essentially a mystery with paranormal twist. The paranormal ingredient is no surprise based on the title. The not human-not canine DNA belongs to a werewolf. He is on a mission of revenge. To stop him, Lara and John first have to identify him. Next is wrapping their heads around the fact that such a thing as a werewolf can exists. The werewolf does have the ability of changing forms at will, not tied to the moon.

The story progresses on a predictable path. Lara and John never break out of the run of the mill cop molds. The backstory on the werewolf does not make me have any feelings, either positive or negative, for him. The book ends abruptly. The reader would have to purchase the next book and the final in the trilogy to get the whole story.

I was not impressed with the narration by Bob Barton. At points it sounded as though he was reading through the book for the first time. When John’s character reacts to Lara with a “sinister grating chuckle like some vaudeville diablo”, it just falls flat. It doesn't sound sinister but is definitely grating.

At timestamp 2 hours, 20 minutes and 52 sections, the narrator does flub a line, stops and repeats it. It sounds like this: “A hack job shelf. Filed into it (throat cleared then percussive sound, like a movie clapperboard). Filed onto it were more of the same cheap notebooks.” I consider this to be an error on the part of production values. This should have been caught and edited out before it was released.

I do not understand why there is not a “proof listening” step in the production of audio books. Authors should insist on it because it affects the reader’s perception of their work and whether the reader will try them again.

I did not find the story compelling enough, either as a mystery or a werewolf story, to continue with the second book in the series. At same point I hope to hear another narration by Mr. Barton and see if it is just this title that is lackluster.

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Not the traditional wold pack

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

The story was good, however the dog fight scene was too graphic for me. I have no issues with blood and gore, but when it involved dogs, it just got to me. I would recommend the story, but I would give warning to my friends and let them be the judge.

I did like the twist used for the "pack" in this story. I've only read a few werewolf stories and this was the first one that went in this direction.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Take the one dog fighting scene out

What about Bob Barton’s performance did you like?

I enjoyed Mr. Barton's performance, he does rough-gruff detective very well!!

Did Bad Wolf inspire you to do anything?

Not get bit!!

Any additional comments?

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.