Saint Peter's Wolf - by Michael Cadnum (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Collector Benjamin Byrd has added a new and eerie item to his archives: a set of fangs embedded in silver. As he grows more and more obsessed with his new treasure, he finds himself experiencing dreams and visionary adventures. Soon, Benjamin's normal, successful routine is transformed beyond anything he ever imagined; he has to confront the truth that he is no longer simply human. This powerful and lyrical story brings into our own day-to-day lives the story of the werewolf.

Review Quotes

"Well-crafted and haunting." --Los Angeles Times

"Lushly plotted and suspensefully told . . . storytelling at its finest" --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Michael Cadnum is the author of 35 books for adults and young adults. His work--which includes thrillers, suspense novels, historical fiction, and books about myths and legends--has been nominated for the National Book Award (The Book of the Lion), the Edgar Award (Calling Home and Breaking the Fall), and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (In a Dark Wood). A former National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellow, he is also the author of award-winning poetry. Seize the Storm (2012) is his most recent novel.

Michael Cadnum lives in Albany, California, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.