What a truly fantastic and wild ride this book is!

It is initially presented as a werewolf book, and indeed, all the elements related to lycanthropy are a fun addition. However, it is so much more than that. It is an edge-of-your-seat, WWII action espionage book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

I'm not usually a big fan of long books, but this one is just relentlessly engaging. It does flip-flop a bit to the revolution era in Russia to explore the lore, but the majority of the book is filled with high-octane scenarios of werewolves pitted against Nazis. I was completely gripped throughout the entire tome, which is truly a remarkable feat.

The characters are entertaining, the prose is solid, the settings are great, the action is intense (with some rather gruesome gore), and because it is set in the 80s, there is a lot of added spice.

If you are currently feeling particularly anti-fascist, this book might just be the cathartic escapism you need. I know it was for me. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It's a must-read for anyone who loves action, adventure, and a touch of the supernatural.

Robert McCammon has always been one of my favorite authors. In my eyes, he competes with Stephen King in many ways, although he might be just a little short of that level.

The Wolf's Hour is one of his "classics" that I had never read before. Given the length of this book, I was fully prepared for an epic story. However, unfortunately, I just couldn't get into the main character. And it's really tough when you have to spend 600 pages with him.

Of course, the writing quality itself is excellent. Here we have two stories in one. One is about how a boy becomes a werewolf and his adventures as a young man. The other story takes place during WWII, where our werewolf is all grown up and plays the role of a British spy. The two stories alternate back and forth, and each has a completely different feel.

Perhaps it's the constant jumping back and forth that disrupted the flow of the book for me. Rarely does it take me 2 months to finish a book, but this one did.

Ultimately, I can understand that some people might love this book. However, I just thought it was too long and didn't engage me as much as I had hoped it would.

A werewolf secret agent taking on Nazis.

This is not your ordinary story. It's a thrilling adventure that combines the elements of mystery, action, and the supernatural.

The werewolf secret agent, with his unique abilities and skills, is on a dangerous mission to stop the Nazis from achieving their evil plans.

As you read this book, you will be taken on a wild ride through a world of espionage, where the lines between good and evil are blurred.

You will be on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next.

So, do you really need to hear anymore?

Pick up this book and get ready to be immersed in a world of excitement and adventure.

I will preface this by saying that I have an unwavering love for Robert McCammon. I firmly believe he is a truly fantastic storyteller.

I was on a quest to find another one of his books to devour when I happened to come across The Wolf's Hour. This was because there was a Kindle edition available. At first glance, the premise - a werewolf lending a helping hand to the Allies during World War II - struck me as a bit cheesy. As a result, I was rather hesitant to embark on reading it.

However, once I started the book, I found myself completely engrossed. I managed to finish it in approximately three days and was quickly enraptured with the story. The characters are not only well developed but also masterfully written. McCammon has this remarkable ability to make it seem entirely believable that a werewolf could have played a crucial role in the Allied victory.

I won't go into excessive detail about the storyline. But I adored how McCammon told this story in almost two distinct ways. One, in the present moment, following the protagonist Michael's adventures during World War II. And two, with a perfect blend of how Michael actually became a werewolf and his life prior to his role for the Allies. There's also a significant amount of interesting revisionist history thrown into the mix.

After finally finishing this book, my very first thought was 'dangit I'm done!' This was swiftly followed by 'Okay, what other McCammon book can I read next?!'