Gift of the Bouda is a novel by Richard Farnsworth, a scientist, a helicopter pilot, and a writer of strange stories. The novel was published in 2011 and is a horror story that explores the effects of war and trauma on the human psyche and the nature of the beast within.
The novel follows the life of John Rogers, a Special Forces captain who returns from the War on Terror with a terrible secret: he was attacked by a lycanthrope and infected by the curse of the bouda, a type of werewolf that can transform at will. John struggles to cope with his new condition, his divorce, and his PTSD, while trying to find a place in the normal world. He works as a bouncer at a strip club, where he meets Honey, a stripper and a prostitute who has her own troubles. Their lives become intertwined when they cross paths with a local werewolf pack that is after a mysterious package that John unknowingly possesses. The pack is led by a ruthless alpha named Remy, who has a personal vendetta against John and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Gift of the Bouda is a fast-paced and action-packed novel that blends horror, thriller, and romance elements. The novel explores the themes of identity, loyalty, redemption, and love in the face of violence and chaos. The novel also offers a unique perspective on the werewolf mythology, as the bouda are different from the traditional werewolves in many ways. The bouda are more human than animal, and can control their transformations. They also have a complex social structure and a rich culture that is influenced by their African origins.
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