Product Description

A dark fantasy set in urban America from a master of the genre An ancient race of sentient predators lives amongst us. Their numbers are few and they hide themselves well - like all predators, they are expert at the art of concealing themselves from their prey. They can pass as human, and blend seamlessly in to human society, whether it be in the guise of cunning corporate lawyers like Eric Carver, or gangland psychopaths like alpha male Owen Tanzer. They are not werewolves - but they are the reality that lies behind the legend of werewolves. When bar-owner Jack Dwyer's best friend Artie is brutally murdered, his restless spirit leads Jack to uncover the truth. Jack burns to avenge Artie's death - but who will believe his story of who or what the murderers really are? Jack is on his own - except for his girlfriend Molly, his sister Courtney and their head barman, Bill, who hides a potentially shocking secret under the skin. The four of them must destroy the pack that threatens to take over Boston, before they themselves are hunted down as prey.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #516956 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Christoper Golden was voted the third most popular science fiction author of the year 2000 by the readers of SFX magazine. He is the author of several dark fantasy novels and comic books in addition to numerous Buffy the Vampire Slayer adult novels and reference books which have made him a major UK bestseller.

Customer Reviews

Superb Series!
Their are currently four books in the prowlers series, and they are all superb! I had the pleasure if reading them all one after the other. Christopher Golden takes you on a journey (along with the books main characters )into the dark and secret world of the prowlers, ancient wolf like creatures who hide beneath human flesh. You can't help but instantly like (and care for the well being of) the heroes of the book, as well as the prowlers, because Christopher Golden perfects the art of mixing superb story telling, great characterisation, humour and suspense! These books got me reading again, I read all 4 books in about 3 weeks (thats quick for me) and hated when I finished the last page of the fourth book.

I urge anyone to read these books, they are not too heavy going and never get boring. Most impressive is the Dwyer familie's ability to stay one step ahead of the monsters, and their progress through the books from the hunted to the hunters.

'They are real, and they are here...' And you will think twice before laughing at that odd, rather hairy guy standing at the bar on his own. Don't worry that he's there, worry that he's looking at you, because you might be his next meal.

Amazing Story
This book has to be one of the best ever and accompanied with the remaining three books in the prowlers series it is a fantastic read. Christopher Golden has excelled in writing these stories which both male and female alike will love.
I challenge you not to enjoy this book - You will not be disappointed.

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
After finishing PROWLERS, the first book in this series by Christopher Golden, the only question I have is why it's proclaimed to be a young adult read. I guess it's because the main character, Jack Dwyer, is nineteen--but besides their age, there's nothing about this book that would make it strictly for young adult readers!

Jack's life is pretty predictable. Ever since the death of his mother in a car accident that also injured his sister, Courtney, the two have run Bridget's Irish Rose Pub together, making it into the type of pub/restaurant that their mother would have been proud of. Jack didn't attend college after high-school, but he's part owner of the Pub, has a number of friends, and is basically content with his life. He's even gotten a date with Kate, a friend of Molly's, who dates Jack's best friend, Artie.

Life is good, until after their double-date, when Jack and Molly have been dropped off at their respective houses, and things get ugly really quickly. Kate and Artie are found dead--mutilated and brutally murdered. The cops don't know what to make of it, and Jack--along with Molly--are existing in a sort of limbo, trying to come to terms with the death of their friends and loved ones.

And then Artie comes back--as a spirit from the Ghostlands, the place where spirits reside until they're ready to move on--to warn Jack about the Prowlers. Prowlers--monsters in human clothing, a lot like werewolves but different, who prey on humans and who are responsible for Kate and Artie's deaths.

What is Jack supposed to make of this? First, he can suddenly see ghosts. Secondly, there's monsters roaming the streets of Boston, and he feels compelled to bring them to justice. With cops covering up the murders that are soon piling up in town (including a nasty dispatch of some security guards at Fenway Park), Jack has no one to turn to except Molly, his sister Courtney, and the Pub's bartender, Bill Cantwell.

A fast-paced, compelling, thrilling, and often greusome read, PROWLERS was absolutely awesome! Action, the paranormal, the story of love and friendship, all weave together to make this a book you won't be able to put down once you start reading. I highly recommend it, and can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"