My Book Review of Northwoods Wolfman (Monsters in the Midwest Book 2) by Scott Burtness

DESCRIPTION: 

When Dallas, the self-proclaimed Hero of Trappersville, is recruited by an ancient order of monster hunters, he’s more than happy to sign up. The group’s leader, Colton, is solid as an oak. Randall ain’t half bad, despite his tendency to whine. The whip-smart, beautiful, and totally badass Aletia is whip-smart, beautiful, and totally badass. Under their guidance, Dallas learns everything there is to know about hunting monsters (or close enough) and pledges to keep his friends safe.

Now there’s a werewolf in town, and Dallas and Stanley are on the case. As far as Dallas is concerned, monsters are monsters, and they have no place in Wisconsin. Or do they? When an unexpected discovery and an unlikely reunion turn his world upside down, Dallas realizes he may not get to choose which side he’s on.

Booze, bar fights, boo hags, beer cans, Bigfoot, brujas, and a full moon. Who knew that hunting monsters would make life so exciting?

Book Two of the Monsters in the Midwest Series

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Northwoods Wolfman is a great read for fans of Rick Gualtieri (Bill the Vampire), D.M. Guay (The Graveyard Shift), and Christopher Moore (Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story).

MY REVIEW:

I have to say right off, this is my favorite story, so far, in the series.  Though Dallas came off as a real douchebag in Wisconsin Vamp, he somewhat redeems himself in this story.  In the first book, we saw Dallas through Herb’s eyes, which were tainted with his jealousy and just lack-luster personality.  

Now, we get to see Dallas for who he really is.  Which is still the self-centered person he was, but he’s full of guilt over killing his best friend, Herb.  I always thought Dallas used Herb to make himself look better, but I see that Dallas really did have feelings, other than for himself.  

I like the fact that each infection starts with Jerry, the local salesman who travels all over the country and brings the monsters back with him.  If he only knew. The author is very clever in how these events happen.  Not believable, but definitely unique. 

There were some very humorous parts where I split a gut.  Like the episode with Stanley and Bigfoot.  Too funny.  Talking about Stanley, he somewhat comes into his own in this book too.  His obsession with documentaries and certain TV shows, makes him the perfect sidekick for Dallas.  And he’s the only one that sees what happened to Dallas. 

Needless to say, I really enjoyed this story.  It was full of action, fast paced, some funny encounters, new romances, and nice surprises.  Like Herb-in-a-can.  I highly recommend the book and give it 5-stars.