by Anne Rice
First published 2012
Reuben Golding, a journalist for the San Francisco Observer, finds his life upended when a vicious attack leaves him a werewolf. Torn between his humanity and his newfound supernatural abilities, Reuben must evade the authorities and DNA analysts as he grapples with his monstrous transformation. In this gripping tale, he confronts the darkness within while navigating the consequences of his lycanthropic curse. At its heart, "The Wolf Gift" is a poignant exploration of the duality of man and beast.
Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, transformation
528 pages · Paperback · Anchor
Content warnings: body-horror, violence