Synopsis
WHAT IS THE PROMISE OF THE WOLF?
Never consort with humans. Never kill a human unprovoked. Never allow a mixed-blood wolf to live.
At least that’s what the wolves of the Wide Valley believe. Until a young wolf dares to break the rules—and forever alters the relationship between wolves and the humans who share their world.
Born of a forbidden mixed-blood litter and an outcast after her mother is banished, Kaala is determined to earn a place in the Swift River pack. But her world is turned upside down when she saves a human girl from drowning. Risking expulsion from their pack and banishment from the Wide Valley, Kaala and her young packmates begin to hunt with the humans and thus discover the long-hidden bond between the two clans. But when war between wolves and humans threatens, Kaala learns the lies behind the wolf’s promise. Lies that force her to choose between safety for herself and her friends and the survival of her pack—and perhaps of all wolf- and humankind.«««»»»
Set 14,000 years ago, Promise of the Wolves takes you to a land where time is counted in phases of the moon, distance is measured in wolflengths, and direction by the scent of the nearest trail. Join Kaala and her pack in a spellbinding adventure set in a fantastical world filled with lore.
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J. Kaye’s Thoughts
Wolves born of the Swift River Pack weren’t allowed to mix bloodlines with outsiders. Pups from such a predicament weren’t allowed to live. They were killed by the pack leader and this is where Kaala’s story begins. She was born of mixed blood, but was spared her life. Ruuqo and the rest of the pack didn’t make life easy though. Like all other pups, she will have to struggle in order to survive. The weak will not make it. This book is her story.
Anyone who has a love of wolves will appreciate the effort Hearst has put forth in this début novel. PROMISE OF THE WOLVES is the first in The Wolf Chronicles. More is to follow!
To Learn More
For an excerpt of this book, click here. The Examiner.com has an interview with Dorothy Hearst. Click here to read that. You can also check out the author’s website at DorothyHearst.com
The Raffle
My ARC copy of PROMISE OF THE WOLVES by Dorothy Hearst will be passed on to a viewer who comments below. If you are new to the raffles, more guidelines can be found by clicking here. This raffle will be held August 2nd.
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The Ratings
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Special thanks to the Amazon Vine Program. This is a very unique book. I wouldn't have found out about PROMISE OF THE WOLVES if not for the Amazon Vine.
17 comments:
I like wolves, and especially stories where the animals themselves are the main characters so I'd like to give this one a try!
Thanks for offering this one up J. Kaye!
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This sounds great J.Kaye. I'm a sucker for anything to do with wolves or clans of any sort. I blogged about it here:
http://peekingbetweenthepages.blogspot.com/2008/07/theres-raffle-over-at-jkayes-book-blog.html
Evening! I have read good reports about this book and the struggles of her fur being a very different color that sets her apart! Thanks, Cindi
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I remember when you first mentioned receiving this book. Glad to see your thoughts on it
Shaunesay ~ Welcome to J. Kaye's Book Blog! Hope to see more of you here.
Dar ~ Thank you & you'll be entered twice!
Cindi ~ If not for the Amazon Vine, I'd have never heard of the book.
Cheryl ~ Wish my memory was as good as yours. I'd posted this review on Amazon and forgot to post it here...lol!
This sounds like an excellent book. I would love to be entered into this raffle.
Despite some dry spots, I think Annie will love this one. (She's much better at plowing through dry spots than her mother is!) If I don't give in and get it for her sooner, I think this will make for a perfect Christmas gift!
enter me please
This book sounds really interesting. I've heard about some wolf sightings north of where I live. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Serena ~ Sorry for the delay in sending your last book. I put it in the mail today.
Debi ~ I think you're right. Annie would really enjoy this book. Steve can hold out longer than I can. :(
peng & janel ~ You two might want to put contact information in case you win. That way, it's easier to locate you.
Hi, I have been fascinated by wolves ever since reading Jean M. Auel's book; Clan ot the Cave bear. Please throw my name into your drawing.
This book sounds really good! Thank you for the chance to win it!
Carol
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I love wolves. My spirit totem animal is even a wolf. That said, this book really appeals to me. So I'd greatly appreciate being entered in your contest, please and thank you!
Also, I blogged about your contest at: http://ladyvampire2u.blogspot.com/
I keep seeing this advertised - looks good!
Sounds good, I'd like to be included!
I'd love to read this :) Enter me please.
J. Kaye, thanks for the giveaway!
I blogged about it HERE.
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