If you are looking for a fresh and thrilling take on the werewolf genre, you might want to check out Black Marks by Pete Aldin. This novel is not your typical paranormal horror story, but a gritty and realistic portrayal of a man struggling with his inner beast and his past sins.
The protagonist of Black Marks is Jake Brennan, a former soldier who was infected with lycanthropy during a mission in Afghanistan. Since then, he has been living on the streets of Detroit, hiding from his hunters and shooting heroin to suppress his transformations. He has also been trying to atone for his crimes by helping the homeless and the needy, but his good deeds have not gone unnoticed by his enemies.
One day, he witnesses a brutal attack on ER Doctor Gwen Cheevey, who is also his love interest. He intervenes and saves her life, but also exposes his true nature to her and to the world. Now, he has to face the consequences of his actions, and decide whether he can embrace his dark side to protect the woman he loves, or if he will succumb to his own guilt and self-loathing.
Black Marks is a fast-paced and captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The author, Pete Aldin, has created a vivid and immersive world, where werewolves are not romanticized or glorified, but feared and hunted. He has also crafted a complex and sympathetic character in Jake Brennan, who is not a hero or a villain, but a flawed and conflicted human being.
The novel explores themes such as addiction, redemption, identity, and love, and challenges the reader to question their own morality and choices. It also delivers some intense and bloody action scenes, as well as some tender and emotional moments. The writing style is engaging and smooth, and the dialogue is realistic and witty.
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