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Full Wolf Moon by K.L. Nappier (ISBN #1-55404-192-9)

Through the setting of a 1942 U.S. internment camp for Japanese-Americans, Full Wolf Moon explores a controversial and often-overlooked period in American history.  While the tension level at the Tulenar Internment Camp is always high — for both the displaced Japanese-American citizens and the overworked staff assigned to the camp — a series of vicious animal attacks leaves the entire camp nervous and afraid. 

In the traditional K.L. Nappier style, however, there’s a twist.  The animal stalking the camp during each full moon is a powerful and very hungry werewolf.  Plus, the captain recently placed in charge of the internment camp’s processing center just happens to be recovering from a horrific animal attack he experienced a few months ago…

Nappier has successfully revived the werewolf myth by incorporating elements old (the markings on the victims’ palms mentioned in European lycanthrophy lore) and new (the Navajo healer/werewolf hunter who wants to kill the beast but save the man).  Full Wolf Moon was compelling and suspenseful; I’m looking forward to the sequel.

Book Buzz Barometer: A-

Nappier’s website is www.klnappier.com.