Monster Born

Northern Creatures, Book 1

By: Kris Austen Radcliffe

Narrated by: Mike Carnes

What happens when a man starts life as a corpse?

Two hundred years ago, Frank Victorsson awoke as a semi-dead, monstrous abomination reanimated by his hubris-ridden father Victor Frankenstein. But Frank refused to become the infernal hate his father spewed at the world. He walked away from his origins and into a small Minnesota town overflowing with magic.

Now, Dr. Frankenstein’s other sins want revenge. The Nordic elves of Frank’s new home call him family. The werewolves call him friend. And when the town’s vampires disappear and innocents die, Frank realizes the demon responsible might be the one force on Earth faster and stronger than him - and the one foe capable of pulling to the surface his long-suppressed rage.

Now, Frank must stop a rampaging evil bent on murdering the people he loves the most. But can he save his town without losing himself to the monster he once tamed?

Join the man formally known as Frankenstein’s Monster and the magical people of Alfheim, Minnesota, in what fans are comparing to an urban fantasy blend of Penny Dreadful and Fargo spiced with magic worthy of Patricia Briggs and Neil Gaiman. Scroll up and one-click to immerse yourself in the deeply satisfying Northern Creatures universe today.

©2017 Kris Austen Radcliffe (P)2020 Kris Austen Radcliffe

Let Frank tell you a story!

I chanced across this title, and the blurb gave me a laugh! With that in mind, I suspected that I'd have a good time... and this Urban-Fantasy didn't disappoint!
It takes place in a small town filled with all things magical, so why not make your protagonist Frankenstein's Monster?!??  That's exactly what Kris Austen Radcliffe did! I gotta say, I just loved Frank (his Nom de guerre) and the fun story he has to tell us! Although, it's probably not necessary to have read Mary Shelley's original Frankenstein to enjoy this tale, I think (having recently read Frankenstein myself) that it made Monster Born a richer story...
So let Frank (excellently voiced by Mike Carnes) tell you a story! 
 

Not your grandfather's monster!

Frank Victorsson, son of Victor Frankenstein did not want to be the monster his father had created. Frank settled in the magical town of Alpine, Minnesota. He became a family member to the elves and a friend to the werewolves who lived in, and protected Alpine. An innocent mistake by a young elf caught on camera by a tourist causes major ripples through the elvish community. This unwanted notoriety brings a malicious visitor to Alpine. Fearing he may have unwittingly played a role in the turmoil, he is determined to identify the source and set things right. I must admit to restarting the story as I did not comprehend what was taking place at first. Paying closer attention the second time rewarded me with a unique and interesting tale. Considering the tantalizing epilogue, I wish I had the next book. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

wonderful characters and world building

A great start to a new Series! Highly descriptive writing style without overwhelming adjectives. Narrative is excellent for the voices and very smoothly presented. I also love that the author and story are in MN! great read, looking forward to the next. slight cliffhanger to get you ready for the next book.

Fantastic Start of Series

I absolutely love this story and was captivated from the start. The characters & the world the author has created is interesting and easy to immerse yourself in. The narrator did a great job bringing the story to life. I look forward to more in this series.

Love the story

Really enjoyed the voice. I was not going to leave a review But I see there are not as many as there should be. It's a great start to a interesting keep your attention series. May even be a bit of a love interest in there at the end who knows. If your looking for a bland story that only has smut or spice this isn't it. this gives me more the vibes of Steve Gilmore books. I LOVE those. Look forward to reading/listening to more. I Love read/listen which this narrator does not take away from the book. it was enjoyable both ways.