Wolfwalker

by Tara K. Harper

Book Overview

"A breathless ride . . . Rip-snorting, white-river, cliff-climbing suspense with barely a pause. A Grand Fantasy "--Anne McCaffrey Dion was a healer and a wolfwalker, and the unique telepathic bond that she shared with the wolf Gray Hishn sometimes seemed to amplify her sensitivity to her patients. But she never guessed how strong that bond could be, or what kind of power it could wield, until she found herself lost in the wilderness, with angry slavers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345482336
• ISBN13: 9780345482334
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Del Rey Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Begining the adventure

This is the first book in Harper's first series. I read this book after 'Cat Scratch Fever' and 'Cataract' were finished. I was hungry for more writing by the artist, and so I searched high and low to find all three books in the series. In this first book, we are introduced to Dion, a very unusual woman. One day I hope the author writes a prequel, that details some of what the girl's growing up years must have been like. Suffice it to say, she is warrior trained, a healer by choice dedicated to saving lives, and a wolfwalker. Wolfwalkers are introduced to the reader in this series. They are humans who are drawn to wolves, and capable of working/communicating the wolves. In this story, Dion begins a tale that will last 5 books and three generations of children. Dion begins the road to becoming a legend. It's interesting how a few twists in circumstances can completely change the road you walk. She faces a few very important decisions: the large sense of responsibility she has for those around her, because she has knowledge and skill that others don't have, and how far that responsibility should extend; the decision to save lives, following her healer-rank oaths; the responsibility to take lives while protecting herself, her loved ones, and those that are defenceless. It is the conflict between these three that sucks in the reader and refuses to let go.I highly suggest this book to anyone who likes action, adventure, tough decisions, great fighting scenes, and personal relationships. This book was quite an eye opener, and a great introduction to the amazing worlds out there waiting for us to visit. (Or maybe not waiting.. maybe dreading..)

A Wonderful Adventure!

With "Wolfwalker", Tara Harper has succeeded in creating a rich and detailed environment filled with interesting characters and an exciting story. Dion, the main character, is delightful as a woman who is strong and compelling while not defying credibility. (Based on her biography at the back of the book, one gets the impression that Dion is very much like Ms. Harper herself.) She's a terrific female lead, one of the best I've seen in Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories.I recommend this story to anyone who loves fantasy, science fiction, wolves, or all of the above -- and while you're at it, pick up the other books in the series, too! You won't regret it.

Greatest book I every read!

The characters are all fantastically writen. The action scenes are complex and exciting. The book appeals to both guys and girls. Action, comedy, and emotions all packed in this and the other two books of the Wolfwalker series. READ THEM ALL!

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK TO BUY!!!!!!!!!

Wow!! This is a great book! I don't know why more people haven't written a review about it. At first it didn't look very good but eventually I read it. Once I started it I couldn't stop. If you like authors such as David Eddings or Anne McCaffrey, you'll love this book!!THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FANTASY BOOKS AND I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND YOU TO BUY IT!!!!

Fantasy and wolf lovers will LOVE this book!

Wolf lovers unite! Tara K. Harper has given her wolves all the beauty and intelligence they deserve. Dion has the relationship (and the adventures) we all wish we could have here on Earth. Most of all, Ms. Harper has given life to the most basic of needs; all things are bearable when you have someone to share it with