The Wolves of Midwinter

The Wolf Gift Chronicles

De: Anne Rice

Narrado por: Ron McLarty

The tale of The Wolf Gift continues . . .

In Anne Rice’s surprising and compelling best-selling novel, the first of her strange and mythic imagining of the world of wolfen powers (“I devoured these pages . . . As solid and engaging as anything she has written since her early Vampire Chronicles fiction”—Alan Cheuse, The Boston Globe; “A delectable cocktail of old-fashioned lost-race adventure, shape-shifting, and suspense”—Elizabeth Hand, The Washington Post), readers were spellbound as Rice conjured up a daring new world set against the wild and beckoning California coast.

Now in her new novel, as lush and romantic in detail and atmosphere as it is sleek and steely in storytelling, Anne Rice takes us once again to the rugged coastline of Northern California, to the grand mansion at Nideck Point, and further explores the unearthly education of her transformed Man Wolf.

The novel opens on a cold, gray landscape. It is the beginning of December. Oak fires are burning in the stately flickering hearths of Nideck Point. It is Yuletide.
For Reuben Golding, now infused with the Wolf Gift and under the loving tutelage of the Morphenkinder, this promises to be a Christmas like no other . . .

The Yuletide season, sacred to much of the human race, has been equally sacred to the Man Wolves, and Reuben soon becomes aware that they, too, steeped in their own profound rituals, will celebrate the ancient Midwinter festival deep within the verdant richness of Nideck forest.

From out of the shadows of Nideck comes a ghost—tormented, imploring, unable to speak yet able to embrace and desire with desperate affection . . . As Reuben finds himself caught up with—and drawn to—the passions and yearnings of this spectral presence, and as the swirl of preparations reaches a fever pitch for the Nideck town Christmas festival of music and pageantry, astonishing secrets are revealed; secrets that tell of a strange netherworld, of spirits other than the Morphenkinder, centuries old, who inhabit the dense stretches of redwood and oak that surround the magnificent house at Nideck Point, “ageless ones” who possess their own fantastical ancient histories and who taunt with their dark magical powers . . .

Includes the Original Song “Exiles (The Wolves of Midwinter),” Performed by Mary Fahl

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Anne Rice is back with the bad guys."
-Library Journal

"Her wolves are worth catching up to."
-Alan Cheuse, NPR

"Her books are scary and mysterious and mystical, filled with thrills and danger, frightening fun, and ardent passion."
-R. L. Stine

"The series mythology is fascinating."
-Publisher's Weekly

"Fans will welcome Rice's return to the realm of eccentric immortal predators."
-Kirkus

Part of a longer story

Would you try another book from Anne Rice and/or Ron McLarty?

Yes...because the story isn't over

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Set up for the next chapters

Do you think The Wolves of Midwinter needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Much more to write

Any additional comments?

Rice likes to wander through gothic corridors. Sometimes she gets a little carried away and loses direction. There was one time during the story where I shut it down and said,"Now....just where is the story heading? What events are holding me here?" things sometimes happened without conflict where conflict could've made the book more interesting. Examples: All of these ancient wolves just came together and accepted theses newbies with only one opposing them. That opponent was eliminated early, quickly, and by a girl! Another: New wolf wanders the woods on an early wolfly romp. He wanders into a woods, sees a woman. He reveals himself to her and she isn't afraid...she accepts him, then ends up having sex with him. Both scenes unrealistic even for a goth fantasy!

So.....why did I continue reading? As the characters wandered along, I got to like them! I wondered if the story would suddenly become more involved. It did a little. I still believe there is a deep plot in there somewhere waiting to be born....Book 3?

Meh! Sorta mediocre

Well this book was boring. Nothing to exciting happens and there are lengthy descriptions of the locations that go on and on. Not my favorite of Rice’s books.

Not the best Anne Rice

I love Anne Rice's writing. This is not what I would consider one of her best.

a delightful twist of storytelling

I had been use to the thrilling nature of the prior title in the series. so the consistent elaboration and detail centering on the holiday season and decorations the house hold made was at first numerous and a bit annoying but after hearing the story in whole I understand the intent. it actually makes sense. knowing Anne Rices religious transition background I can see this work of hers reflecting that part of her heart and mind.
I have great philosophical respect for her and the courage to express that uncharted territory.
beyond this I feel the story the characters the trials and success that they all went through delightful and amazing. being a therianthrope myself and connecting to her vision of the wolf within. this version of werewolf lore and background with it's world building was a masterpiece. thank you dear Anne Rice forever rest your soul. 🙏 🪦 RIP. you have touched my heart with your spark of creation.

wonderful listening

this was a wonderful book. the narrator does a great job I'm bringing the story to life and giving the characters actual character. highly recommended this and the first book.