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by Keith C. Blackmore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From the author of Mountain Man: Encounter a new breed of fear in the first book of a bloodcurdling werewolf horror series set in the snows of Newfoundland.

In a nearly deserted village off the coast of Canada, strange things are happening. A local hunter discovers bare footprints in the snow. The stray dog population has ceased to exist. And people are beginning to ask questions about the town’s recluse.

But with winter’s most powerful weapon bearing down on the island, it’s about to get a lot worse . . .

Breeds is the first book in a trilogy of terror sure to please fans of Robert R. McCammon, Maggie Stiefvater, and Chase Novak.
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paranormal, thriller, keith blackmore, mountain man, werewolves, scary, action, dark fantasy, thrill
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Keith C. Blackmore is the author of the Mountain Man, 131 Days, and Breeds series, among other horror, heroic fantasy, and crime novels. He lives on the island of Newfoundland in Canada. Visit his website at www.keithcblackmore.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IPJIMB2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Podium Publishing (February 27, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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JusticeDivine79
5.0 out of 5 stars A treat for werewolf enthusiasts
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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I read so many werewolf novels that I'm running out. I was hooked into trying this one by one of the reviews that said it was a different take on the a werewolves and they were absolutely correct. I had no idea where this one was going and I was delighted. Can't wait till the next installment
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Voodoo Iguana
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun, gory read very much in the style of ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2016
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Two werewolf wardens - hit men for the Elders who protect their species from discovery by humans - are sent to an isolated Canadian town to take down an aged but still deadly were who's already killed two of their own.Unbeknownst to them, that's just the beginning of their problems. The wily old bastard has been building an "army" of dogs infected with lycanthropy, and now they're on the loose as a raging blizzard closes in . . .

Spoilers ahead!

This is a fun, gory read very much in the style of an 80's splatterpunk movie - in fact, with the right director, this would make a spectacularly fun film. There's plenty of carnage and just enough silliness to take it over the top - I particularly liked the trio of murderous Shih Tzu werewolves.

There a a few reasons this gets 4 rather than five stars. One is the author's tendency to ladle the purple prose on thick, with sometimes corny results - snow shining with "dull brilliance" or eyes looking like black golf balls, that sort of thing. Another is that the breed pretty much attack by bashing down doors, clawing and biting like your basic garden variety werewolf. The idea of domesticated beasts turning into near-humans could have been played with a lot more, with them having dangerous traits related to their humanity. The story took a while to get going, and some of the dense backstory for some of the characters, while nicely done, slows it down and could have been trimmed in favor of more werewolf antics and grizzled old Canadians kicking ass.
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Stuart
5.0 out of 5 stars I kept looking
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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out the door to see if it was snowing. I knew that it wasnt. I live east of Mobile Al. it was early December for petes sake! I dont care, I looked anyway. That is how this story got me. I read it in 2+ days. Stephen King just took a backseat to this author. Sorry Mr King but you have just been bested
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LadyWolf
5.0 out of 5 stars I stayed up til 5am reading this book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014
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I couldn't put it down! What an amazing writer Mr Blackmore is!
SPOILER ALERT....
I too saw the Warning from the author at the beginning of this book about not reading it if you love dogs, or have a problem with course language. But, others' Feedback encouraged me to press on, and I'm so glad I did!
What an amazing story! Sooooooo different from any werewolf saga I've EVER read!

Now, I work with the criminally insane for a living, so there isn't any rough language I haven't heard before. I may not like it, but it isn't an issue for me.
And, I adore dogs, and any animal, really. I think that is why I love the concept of werewolves. After a hard day dealing with the worst humanity has to offer, I know that REAL monsters in this world walk on two legs....... and they blend in.
After such a day on the job, I would love nothing better than to be able to shift into to a sleek wolf and go running off into the woods & howl at the moon!
I never 'get' werewolf characters who hate being able to turn into a wolf. As long as you still have your mind, and can control your self, where's the downside? I would be rocking on it, & be out running every night!

Anyway, I digress, probably due to being sleep deprived, as I sat up all night finishing this gripping story! The characters, & the setting, are all so well developed, & the dialogue is so natural, that this story comes to life in your mind's eye. No typos either! What a treat! I could NOT put it down!

Back to the SPOILERS...... The 'dogs being hurt' part of the story IS NOT what it sounds like. It's the dogs who do the hurting, most of the time. While reading this, I looked at my own faithful dog, a mix of German Shepherd & Anatolian Shepherd. I know he would have become like the valiant 'Max' in this story, fighting to protect his mistress, regardless of what 'form' he's in. Brave & loyal 'Max' is one of my favs in this story! How I wish the author had let him survive. 'Max' could obviously handle his shape-shifting abilities, & would have become an asset to the Town, a protector, just like 'Ross' will be. 'Ross' & 'Max' would make a great team!

'Kirk', the reluctant werewolf, is my other fav in the story.
His reluctance to 'shift', even when it would help him track & fight the bad 'weres', is maddening. He waits until he has no other choice. If he had slipped off into the blizzard & 'shifted' at the beginning of the bad 'weres' rampage, going after them right then, I think he would have saved alot of lives.
But, I like flawed heros, and if he had taken care of business right away, it would have been a short book. Can't have that!

AND, What about the mystery she-wolf 'Kirk' is pining for? Is she still alive? Does 'Kirk' still have shot with her?
What about 'Ross' s' First Shift? He's the new Warden in Town, But who's going to help him settle into his new life, & role, if 'Kirk' leaves?

This story SCREAMS for a sequel, & I will be waiting & watching & hoping for one!

Mr Blackburn, if you are reading this, PLEASE write a sequel to this story! The further adventures of 'Kirk' & 'Ross'?
And maybe bring back 'Max'? He's a new 'breed' of 'were'. Who knows what he can do? Perhaps heal from a mortal wound?
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john weber
3.0 out of 5 stars A good yarn, but needs some work
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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A decent story, but most of the twist is revealed in the first few chapters. The view of both normal and abnormal werewolves is actually not original, as both concepts have been around for decades, his take is different enough to say he is not ripping off any older ideas.

Personally, the beginning of the story was the greatest disappointment, and killed any "horror" the story had. As I said before, he pretty much revealed the entire twist long before it showed up. It would likely have been better if he took the first 16 chapters and ditched them, and then used chapter 17 as the basis for a new beginning. From there, he could have added the back story of chapters 1-16 in at key points. That would have been better solely because it would have kept the reader in the dark about what was happening.

Also, the cursing got to be pointless. I was in the military, and I know how to curse. The meaningless swearing just made most of the dialogue useless. There were even times when a character was in a situation where you would expect them to curse, but they remained rather clean. Better to just get rid of most of it and use it for effect. Swearing in dialogue can say a lot about a character, especially when you consider the particular situation at the time, but Blackmore fails to use that to add more depth to the characters. Instead, we end up with a town full of the many people with the same exact personality. I can't even say that there is a town idiot, a town drunk, or any thing else.

There is also no where for this universe to go. The werewolf society, while seeming expansive, really only shows that not much happens except in very rare circumstances, and the issue is resolved quickly. There is really nothing that can be done that won't be either inferior or identical to this story.
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Goldilocks
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2018
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What a fantastic book! I love the way the islanders talk and that it isn't a happy ending for all. You must read this book!!!
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LF
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant werewolf horror!
Reviewed in France on December 20, 2016
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Keith C. Blackmore delivered again! I absolutely loved his Mountain Man series and this first Breeds book is definitely the same high level of excellent story telling with lots of blood, gore and action.
Breeds is an uber scary horror story about werewolves but with a slightly different take on the werewolf lore.

I can't wait to see what happens in book 2 and 3!
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I OFarrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique concept
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2016
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Under the snowy backdrop of a Newfoundland island, something unnatural is happening. A taste for flesh is being nurtured, all under the watchful eyes of the Warden, Borland. While Ross enters the wolves den, unprepared and innocent, Kirk tries to stay focused despite the force of nature that is his target.
If werewolves are your thing, then this is a must-read. The author sets the scene in a beautiful way, poetic and direct. His use of language is unique and bleakly beautiful, as is the concept of this story. Through a set of well-developed characters, Blackmore unwinds a story that leaves you hooked, shocked, and hopeful.
This is a brilliant addition to the paranormal/supernatural genre, and even more so to the sea of werewolf novels. I am thrilled that it is part of a series.
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Jbk
4.0 out of 5 stars A different take on werewolves
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2015
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This was a quick and enjoyable read. I originally read the authors zombie novels and liked them so much I thought I'd try something else from him. I'm glad I did, I thought the whole concept was fun (no spoilers) and the out of the way location a nice change from some large North American city setting. I like the authors writing style and will continue to read through his works.
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Dylan James Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great escapism
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2016
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Newfoundland, in the small coastal town of Amherst Cove, an immense snowstorm is descending, set to cut off the town from the rest of civilisation. But that’s the least of the townsfolk’s worries: Borland, the old loner, is dead; two strangers have hiked into town in the worst blizzard for an age; and the local dog population is changing. The people of Amherst Cove know how to shelter from a snowstorm, but they’ll need to find a way to survive a new breed of monster stalking them in the darkness.

Breeds, by Keith C Blackmore, is a unique werewolf novel that takes a different look at this genre. It contains the stereotypical horror backdrop of a community isolated by the forces of nature who are required to fight alone against an unknown terror, but Blackmore delivers this scenario in an entertaining manner with likeable characters and a unique sense of dread. There is coarse language but this is an adult book; there’s gore and violence, but this is a horror novel, and both are exploited nicely with some great prose, humour, and characters both likeable and detestable.

There were a few instances, particularly during the final battle to the death, where the author dabbled in a little too much POV hopping in the same scene (something that is a pet hate of mine) which was distracting and a little disappointing, but it didn’t lessen my overall enjoyment of the story. All-in-all Breeds is great escapism served on a platter of entrails, blood, and body parts. Looking for a new twist on the werewolf genre? Give Breeds a go.
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