Marina Boraso Livres

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. This is the story of such a wolf. 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 exile 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 us 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. Years of research into the world of wolves combines with mythical tale-telling to present a fantastical adventure set in a world filled with lore.

Penzler Pick, September 2001: Frederick Forsyth, renowned for his bestselling thrillers like The Day of the Jackal, also excels as a short story writer, having won an Edgar for "There Are No Snakes in Ireland." This new collection showcases his storytelling prowess. "The Veteran" unfolds in a gritty London neighborhood, where a Ugandan shopkeeper witnesses a mugging that leads to a man's death. Although the assailants face murder charges, justice proves elusive. "The Art of the Matter" presents an ingenious art scam filled with twists, culminating in a satisfying downfall for the villains. "The Miracle" follows an American couple in Siena as they encounter a stranger recounting significant wartime events in a courtyard, prompting them to question their plans for a festival. "The Citizen" is a gripping suspense tale aboard a flight from Bangkok to London, where the crew and passengers reveal unexpected layers. Lastly, "Whispering Wind," the collection's longest story, ambitiously explores the aftermath of the Battle of Little Bighorn for its participants. Each tale highlights Forsyth's exceptional writing, compelling narratives, and relentless suspense. --Otto Penzler