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Little Wolves
- Author
- Thomas Maltman
- Narrator
- Hillary Huber
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 8 January 2013
- Run Time
- 8 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Set on the Minnesota prairie in the late 1980s during a drought season that's pushing family farms to the brink, Little Wolves features the intertwining stories of a father searching for answers after his son commits a heinous murder, and a pastor's wife (and washed-out scholar of early Anglo-Saxon literature) who has returned to the town for mysterious reasons of her own. A penetrating look at small-town America from the award-winning author of The Night Birds, Little Wolves weaves together elements of folklore and Norse mythology while being driven by a powerful murder mystery; a page-turning literary triumph.
Critics Review
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“Part allegory, part mystery, and pure poetry, layered with Norse mythology and Anglo Saxon narratives, Maltman’s second novel is dark, redemptive, and very beautiful.”
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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“Took my breath away…As rich in myth and metaphors as Cormac McCarthy’s The Road.”
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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“So good…Magical story, magical writing.”
Twin Cities Pioneer Press
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“At its heart, Little Wolves is a powerful mystery…With a lyrical style that is anything but ripped from the headlines, Maltman combines mythology and small-town claustrophobia to show how the roots of the violence were planted before Seth was born.”
Christian Science Monitor
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“Powerful…Skillfully evoked…Maltman skillfully evokes oppressive small-town life and the far-reaching consequences of violence.”
Publishers Weekly
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“A haunting, complex story…Hillary Huber’s narration is as sparse as the desolate German farming community where the events take place. She builds the suspense, slowly pulling away layers of secrets with a minimalist delivery. Her measured pace and unembellished narration engage the listener with this community and its mysteries.”
AudioFile
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“In gorgeous prose, Maltman conjures both the irrational suspicion and the heartwarming connections forged in a small town during times of trauma.”
Booklist
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“Smart thrills.”
Library Journal
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“Layered with literary and mythic allusions…A satisfying and unforgettable read.”
School Library Journal
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“Little Wolves is beautifully written, both in the style of prose and pacing of the narrative.”
Grand Rapids Herald-Review
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Details
- Author
- Thomas Maltman
- Narrator
- Hillary Huber
- Duration
- 8 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 January 2013
- ISBN
- 9781620644515
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: general and literary, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
Set on the Minnesota prairie in the late 1980s during a drought season that's pushing family farms to the brink, Little Wolves features the intertwining stories of a father searching for answers after his son commits a heinous murder, and a pastor's wife (and washed-out scholar of early Anglo-Saxon literature) who has returned to the town for mysterious reasons of her own. A penetrating look at small-town America from the award-winning author of The Night Birds, Little Wolves weaves together elements of folklore and Norse mythology while being driven by a powerful murder mystery; a page-turning literary triumph.
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