If you are looking for a thrilling and original horror novel, you might want to check out Darker Than You Think by Jack Williamson. This book, first published in 1948, is considered by many critics and fans as one of the best treatments of the werewolf theme in modern literature.
The story follows Will Barbee, a journalist who is drawn into a mysterious and deadly mystery involving a secret race of shape-shifters who can turn into various animals. Barbee’s friend, a scientist who claimed to have discovered the existence of these beings, dies mysteriously at a press conference, leaving behind a cryptic clue. Barbee soon meets the beautiful and seductive April Bell, who seems to know more than she lets on. As Barbee investigates the case, he starts having strange and terrifying dreams in which he does unspeakable things. He also realizes that his friends are being killed one by one, and that he is somehow connected to the ancient war between humans and werewolves.
Darker Than You Think is a gripping and suspenseful novel that blends horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Williamson creates a fascinating and complex mythology of the werewolves, who are not just mindless beasts, but a sophisticated and cunning civilization with their own history, culture, and religion. He also explores the psychological and moral implications of the conflict between the two species, and the role of destiny and free will in shaping one’s identity. The novel is full of action, romance, and horror, and has a surprising and shocking twist at the end.
If you are a fan of horror novels, or if you are curious about the origins and evolution of the werewolf genre, you should definitely read Darker Than You Think by Jack Williamson. It is a classic and influential work that will keep you on the edge of your seat and haunt your dreams. You can find it on Goodreads, Wikipedia, Google Books, or ThriftBooks.
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