A Wolf Story: A Novel of Savage Conflict and Desperate Faith

by James Byron Huggins

Book Overview

A powerful, intricately woven epic adventure for adults. Long ago, the animals of the deep woods were given a choice: either follow the Silver Wolf and his lord, the Lightmaker--a path of strength and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736922091
• ISBN13: 9780736922098
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Story

Huggins is one of those authors I discovered by chance a few years ago. I have read most of the books he has written, my favorites are Reckoning and A Wolf Story. Both are worth your time and effort. A Wolf Story is an allegory in the style of Narnia or Lord of the Rings. In part it is a coming of age story, and part the story of good vs. evil. Long long ago, the inhabitants of the deep deep woods were given a choice. A choice that each of them in turn must make for themselves. Those who were about to make the choice would always face trials, temptations and fears. This difficult choice was either to follow the Silver Wolf and his lord, the Lightmaker or else they would join the dark Council and become part of the forces for evil. The choice has become all the more difficult for the forces of light have been decimated, and the Dark Council is at he door of eternal victory. It is the story of a young wolf, who must choose and has been left alone to make that choice. In this epic final battle between good and evil, the questions becomes is it really a battle of strength vs. strength, wits against wits, wills against wills. It is a path to the future but will that be a future in darkness and oppression or a path to peace, a peace won through sacrifice and pain. A peace hard won. Tis story is an allegory of the Christian life, told in a way that will captivate readers both young and old. James Byron Huggins was born in 1959. He is a novelist, journalist, religious activist, and police officer; all these titles appear on his resume. A graduate of Morgan County High School, and Troy State University, Huggins began his career as a journalist with the Hartselle Enquirer. In the late 80's he smuggled Christian materials into Romania. He was a beat cop for 5 years before returning to writing fulltime. His first three novels Reckoning, A Wolf Story, Leviathan were Christian best sellers. Then he broke into the main stream science fiction with such books as Cain, Hunter, Rora, Nightbringer, The Scam, Sorcerer. Both Cain and Hunter have been optioned to be movies and are suppose to star Stallone and Willis respectively.

An instant classic...

I read this when it first came out and it has continued to be one of my favorite books. I see it as an allegory, beautifully depicting the spiritual struggle between God & Satan in the form of the animal world. Unforgettable characters make this book easy to read and keep you on the edge of your seat. They include the wise old hare king Saul and his colony; the brave Windgate, Saul's good friend who becomes king after Saul; young Aramus, the silver wolf still learning to live his faith who meets Saul under terrible circumstances yet that meeting changes him forever; the king of the gray wolves, Giavanel, Aramus's father, strong & wise; other brave creatures who all serve the Lightmaker and because of their faith are under constant attack from the evil Dark Council, servants of the Dark Lord. This story captures you from the beginning and has you feeling & fighting with its characters along the way. Yet it is also laced with wisdom that can be applied to our own lives. We need more books like this. Harry Potter can't touch the life and death, good and evil struggles that Mr. Huggins has portrayed in "A Wolf Story". Every family needs to read this book to their children!

Wonderful youth reader

Reminds me (in a good way) of a great many favorites: White Fang, Watership Down, Call it Courage, The Chronicles of Narnia, etc. Great characters that are well-drawn. Interesting dynamics between the different types of animals. Great spiritual element that doesn't overwhelm a fun adventure story. Wonderful themes that you want to share with your children - honor, courage, faith. Put down Harry Potter and read this to your kids tonight! You'll enjoy it as much as they do.

Style of a Classic

I would say this story is almost poetic in its writing and metaphorical imagery. It seems like a return to the style of some of the classics, but with action sequences that put to shame even modern action. And as all books should have an immense depth of character.

Honor, power, battling evil - what else could you want?

... oh, and did I mention a real cool silver wolf named Saul.This is my one of my favorite books. Of course, I love all of James Byron Huggins' books, but I treat this one with care. Wolf story is about a brave, silver wolf named Saul and and a large, wise hare named Windgate. Both are warriors. Both lead their clans with strength and honor in the ways of the Lightmaker, and against the forces of the Dark Council. This story is similar to the Redwall series, in that it uses fantastic animals as the charactes to tell a tale to touch the hearts of men and women - boys and girls. Huggins uses fantasy to bring to life that their is a difference between good and evil, and in whom you put your faith, does matter. This is a book for all ages. I am 28, my friends son is 13, and we both loved it. This isn't a mussy, gooshy story of love (although that theme is present also). No, these are courageous animals with the will, the faith, and the fight in them to battle the forces of evil to the end.