The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice – A Valentine’s Day Gift for Your Inner Wolf

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Anne Rice is a literary phenomenon, born in New Orleans in 1941, she is the author of “metaphysical gothic fiction, Christian literature, horror, mystery, romance, fantasy and erotica” a strange mix some might say, but a very successful one.

She has sold nearly 100 million copies of her books, probably more since the advent of ebooks, and is one of the most widely read authors in modern history. She has also written under the pseudonyms of Anne Rampling – Exit to Eden (1985), Belinda (1986) – and A.N. Roquelaure – The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (1983) – Beauty’s Punishment (1984) – Beauty’s Release (1985)

She currently ranks no. 64 in the all-time list of best-selling fiction authors.

Her first novel, Interview with the Vampire, was published in 1976 and is one of the best-selling novels of all time and is now available for download as an ebook here – Interview with the Vampire
. She developed the story into a series known as The Vampire Chronicles, which have had extraordinary mainstream and cult followings.

Her latest book is The Wolf Gift  – release date February 14 (Valentine’s Day) – in which she reflects on the human condition and what you would do if you suddenly acquired extraordinary power and possibly became immortal.

The Wolf Gift is a werewolf story set in present-day Northern California in it Anne Rice returns to the classic themes of supernatural literature, similar to the themes she developed in her Vampire Chronicles, and tales of the Mayfair Witches.

Reuben finds his strength has doubled and his hearing has become more keen. His eyes are more vibrant. His skin shines. And then, one night, the real transformation begins! Reuben explores his new powers almost superhero-like, attacking criminals who he happens upon during his prowl and ultimately saving several victims from their demise, who then become eager to spread the news of a man wolf who saved their life. The story of a vigilante beast quickly spreads, ….

Given Anne Rice’s extraordinary gift as a story-teller this latest novel should not disappoint.

Watch this Short Video of Anne Rice describing The Wolf Gift 

Anne Rice Bibliography of Works of Fiction
Interview with the Vampire(1976)
The Vampire Lestat (1985)
The Queen of the Damned (1988)
The Tale of the Body Thief (1992)
Memnoch the Devil (1995)
The Vampire Armand (1998)
Merrick (2000)
Blood and Gold (2001)
Blackwood Farm (2002)
Blood Canticle (2003)
Pandora (1998)
Vittorio the Vampire (1999)

The Lives of the Mayfair Witches
The Witching Hour
(1990)
Lasher (1993)
Taltos (1994)

Vampire/Mayfair crossover

In these novels the Mayfair Witches become part of the Vampire Chronicles world.
Merrick (2000)
Blackwood Farm (2002)
Blood Canticle (2003)

Short fiction
October 4, 1948 (1965)
Nicholas and Jean (first ch. 1966)
The Master of Rampling Gate (Vampire Short Story) (1982)

Miscellaneous novels
The Feast of All Saints (1979)
Cry to Heaven (1982)
The Mummy (1989)
Servant of the Bones (1996)
Violin (1997)
The Wolf Gift (February 14, 2012)

For other fantasy ebooks see also – Amanda Hocking and Stephenie Meyer