Return Oftthe Wolf Man

by Jeff Rovin

Inheriting the dark castle known as Tombs, Caroline Cooke discovers the truth behind disturbing tales that overshadow its surrounding town, from unsolved murders to the appearance of a shadowy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425165760
• ISBN13: 9780425165768
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 339 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

The really bad thing about this novel.

The REALLY BAD thing about Rovin's novel is that he has Larry Talbot claim he has eaten nothing but human flesh since 1941. Even allowing for his prolonged periods of 'death' between movies, this seems silly. Between full moons, Talbot is just a guy! And no lightweight, either.That's my only, piddling beef. Rovin's book is almost as much fun as the Anno Dracula novels and stories of Kim Newman. Like them it is brim-full of in-jokes and cross-references from our favourite genre.Ever wondered what became of blustery Mr McDougall after Talbot bit him? Whether the Florida of A & C MEET... was the same Florida stalked years later by another monster icon? What really happened to vampire newborn Sandra Mornay after the Frankenstein Monster threw her out the window? What became of Chick and Wilbur? And what happened to Lawrence Talbot's second chance at normal life but we all knew Dr Edelmann's theory was bunk, didn't we)? Rovin answers all that, and more. Pity about poor Professor Stevens though....Tremendous fun! A pity Jeff could not continue with later volumes in this 'series'....

BURIED TREASURE FOR MONSTER FANS!!!

The title and cover may sound cheesy, but this is an incredibly exciting book! There's action, horror, serious violence, classic revivals of all the Universal Monsters, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek references for those "In the Know".Plus we get answers to questions like...What happened to all the monsters after the end of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein?Who would win in a fight between Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster?Who would win in a fight between The Wolf-Man and Dracula?How exactly do all of these monsters from the 1930's end up in the present?This book is a classic monster lovers dream. Trust me, if you grew up watching Creature Feature on Saturday afternoon, then this is the book for you. I have nothing but respect for how Mr. Rovin handles all of the monsters true to their origin and even weaves in all of the numerous films that they appeared in...he does not take the cowards way out and say, "That never happened." This is remarkable considering the references to Frankenstein vs. The Wolf-Man, House of Dracula, and even...The Deadly Mantis. AWESOME!I started out only reading Return of the Wolf Man because I enjoyed Rovin's VESPERS and FATALIS. But in the end, this book outshines both of those fine works and will earn a nice spot on my bookshelf where I can recommend it to others.Well done Mr. Rovin!So turn out the lights and ...READ AND ENJOY!

Hope for more to come!

What a great book! My wife and I are big Universal fans and we have the action figures and movies etc. When I picked up the book I was hooked as soon as the story begins. A must for fans of this genre,because this book has fantasy and seriousness together in a well written book. I hope that there are other books that continue the Universal theme.

A true classic in tribute of the Universal classic monsters

This is the best horror novel I've ever read. It picks up were the old movie's left off fifty years ago.Rovin captures the spirit of each monster perfectly. The obsessed Larry Talbot who if unable to destroy the Frankenstein monster and Dracula, wishes only to die. The evil charm of Dracula and the mindless fury of the Frankenstein monster. It also explains how, Larry Talbot who was cured in House of Dracula is once again the Wolfman.Dracula's battles with the Wolfman are well done.The only thing wrong is were still waiting for the sequel?

In one word: INCREDIBLE!!!!

I stumbled on this book by accident while browsing the shelves at Walden Books and I must say that it was the best finds I could have made! I am a big fan of the old Universal monsters and it was a treat to see them back for one last (Or is it the last?) ride! Jeff Rovin took the old movies and made them entertaining again! I fell in love with the "Big Three" from Universal when I was five years old and saw "The Wolf-Man" for the first time. It was great to see what happened after the end of "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein"and the sequence of events that followed up to the present. A very enjoyable read for anyone who remembers what the old movies were like and for those who are just finding out. I wait with baited breath to see the next one when it comes out! Hurry, Jeff! The fans await! :-)