This guy is one of my favorite narrators! His name is Chris Barnes and his voice carries a Scottish brogue that makes my ears tingle when I'm listening to my audio horror- thus introducing the book series that he told me was awesome. At first I wasn't sure, but he convinced me, it was worth the listen. He was right!

The High Moor series, by Graeme Reynolds, is werewolf hell! The stories are shared book by book below, so prepare for a wild ride of a book review!

In a sleepy town, something's killing animals and people. If it weren't for two young boys and a gun-toting Yank, the entire town would have been eaten alive! But there's even more to the story than that - there's a family nearby, sitting in wait for a sign. When to make am move and when to destroy. Lastly, there's a man (Steven), who's trying to keep a promise and battle an age-old evil - even if it kills him.

This story was pretty good, but I had a few issues with the interaction with the characters. With such an unorthodox situation, it was odd to have the characters trust so quickly, so easily! Everything seemed to happen at an accelerated rate, causing me to side-eye the book. I enjoyed it, but... I don't know

*For the full review: http://www.areneehunt.com/the-reviews/high-moor-series-by-graeme-reynolds
If you like werwolf horror, these books do not fail. There's tons of gore, horrific attacks and Russian accents for days. I enjoyed it and can happily say, I was proven wrong when I thought the other books wouldn't be likable. Happy to say! So check out the High Moon series, while I move on to the next read!

High Moor Series
Graeme Reynolds
Horrific Tales Publishing
November 17, 2011 ( )

My full High Moor review can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.

High Moor is nothing near a twighlighted, glittery, cuddly, lovey dovey werewolf novel. In fact it is a complete opposite, this was an extreme, holy crap don’t turn the lights off, werewolf horror story, and I loved it! Starts off strong and backs a way just a little bit for some very interesting back story of how one of the main protagonists becomes a werewolf. Then Graeme Reynolds unleashes hell upon the small town of High Moor. This is the first audiobook in a while were I actually felt something for, or connected with most of the characters, that’s what happens when an author builds them up layer by layer until some are complex “real” people. While not nearly as gory as you might think from my opening sentence, don’t get me wrong there was blood and gore, I mean werewolfs, but it was only used to enhance the action. I know there are squeals to the print version, I so hope that audio version are made of them as I think anyone that listens to this first one will be hooked. ( )

Though not a big fan of werewolf novels, I must admit that I really did enjoy Graeme Reynolds', "High Moor". The author created some memorable characters that readers will feel sympathy for on one page and disgust on the next. The book is violent and visceral, but true to the genre' (i.e., full moon effect, silver bullets, etc.). Reynolds adds his own interesting flair to the myth which "werewolf purists" should be able to deal with.

The characters are varied and well-drawn. Most of the book centers around the life of John Compton and the interaction he has with his buddies growing up, dealing with the town bullies, and discovering that his town has a werewolf. Reynolds adds a number of secondary characters who support and complete the story wonderfully. The plot spans a course of years of John's life and is seamlessly stitched together.

The book has a sufficient number of twists and turns that will keep readers active long into the night. If you're a fan of this genre', then grab the opportunity to read this terrific novel. ( )

High Moor is my first ever werewolf novel. I wasn't sure whether to be excited or apprehensive. I'm not good outside my comfort zone (it’s called comfort for a reason!).

We begin with a prologue set in England in 2008, with a man shutting himself in his basement and a Rottweiler mutilated and killed in a local park. Despite the short prologue, the scene is perfectly set for what is to come.

The story really begins in High Moor, 1986. The descriptions of the down-trodden and depressed town which has been sliding into decay since the closure of the local mines are enthralling – I was instantly transported into the gray world of semi-poverty, fish and chip shops and small town bullies seen in so many TV series, movies and documentaries about 1980’s England.

Quote: ''Steven thought the town was like a monstrous parasite, sucking the life, hope, and ambition from everyone unfortunate enough to live here.''

As the story progressed, I found myself more and more drawn to the werewolves and The Pack, the illuminati of the werewolf world, and the characters within the book. The characters were so vividly drawn, I could hear their northern -English accents and visualize the way they moved and their homes and surroundings.

The return to High Moor in 2008 is also fantastically described and again conjures visions of small working-class northern-English towns and the connections between the residents, who have been born, grown up and will die in the same place, surrounded by the same people.

Quote: ''A gang of youths in hooded tops stood in the doorway of an empty shop, casting nervous glances along the street. A young child, no more than ten years old, cycled past on a BMX and, as he passed the group, he handed them a clear plastic bag containing white powder, then pedalled away as fast as he could.''

High Moor is fast-paced, creepy and gives a completely enthralling concept of werewolves that I hadn’t imaged would be contained in this book.

Will there be a sequel? I bloody-well hope so! I was incredibly disappointed when High Moor ended (in a good way!) – I want Moor! (see my joke there?)

I understand this is Mr. Reynolds’ first full-length novel and he has a lot to be very proud of. ( )