Wendigo Fever

Warden, Book 1

By: Kevin Hardman

Narrated by: Mikael Naramore

Part lawman, part tracker and part magician, the Wardens are monster-hunters - tasked with protecting the people from the various, nightmarish creatures that have invaded the world of men. However, despite being descended from a long line of Wardens, 16-year-old Errol Magnus believes it to be the absolute worst job on the planet: How could a single occupation simultaneously be the most boring, abominably stupid, and extraordinarily dangerous profession imaginable?

But when his older brother Tom - the current Warden for their region - goes missing, Errol has no choice but to enter the Badlands, where monsters abide in mind-boggling numbers, to find him. During his search, Errol crosses paths with - and finds himself stalked by - the legendary Wendigo, a monster with preternatural strength and speed, as well as enhanced senses of sight, smell and hearing...and an insatiable hunger for human flesh.

Now Errol must do the impossible and not only escape from the monster (something no one has ever done before), but also avoid the unearthly legacy it leaves on all its victims - a terrifying curse known as Wendigo Fever.

©2013 Kevin Hardman (P)2017 Kevin Hardman

Great Start to a Series

What made the experience of listening to Wendigo Fever the most enjoyable?

I quickly was drawn into the story of Wardens and their dangerous jobs fighting monsters.

What did you like best about this story?

The MC, Errol Magnus, was a very believable character. Typical for a teenager, not quite sure what he wants to do with his life. And as a younger sibling, Errol had a difficult time finding his confidence in himself. I found it very applicable to real life.

What about Mikael Naramore’s performance did you like?

His male voices were great. Female a bit harder, making them sound older and less attractive than I would believe. Overall, great emotion in the narration. Really felt like I was a part of the story!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no, nothing extreme. It was an action story, so it was thrilling, but no tears. There were funny parts, showing wit and sense of humor. There was a "Ha" here and there, but not a guffawing type of laugh ;)

Any additional comments?

I received this audiobook for free in exchange for an honest review

Enjoyable quick read!

This was an enjoyable novella length story. It's kind of an urban fantasy YA. Really well done and engaging from start to finish. The narration of the audiobook was excellent!

4/5 ⭐

What a great adventure!

This was a really well told adventure story! Some of the elements of the setting and the creatures reminded me of the book The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub, but this was definitely not as bleak or depressing. Errol is a great character and Kevin Hardman captured the essence of a frustrated teenager tasked with duty beyond his years perfectly. I loved the length of this and getting exposition into it so that we know what is going on, as well as being able to tell a story without the whole thing being *only* explanation, in that amount of time took a lot of storytelling skill. I can't wait to find out more about what happened to Tom, to learn more about this setting and to get to know more about Errol as he matures.

It’s okay.

I have to admit this story is pretty short. It was okay, nothing really great. Not a series that I would go out of my way to listen to. The concept was intriguing, but nothing that really drew me in.

Great Start To An Exciting Series!!!!

This story was the perfect beginning to this exciting series. Mikael Naramore was a great narrator bringing the characters to life. The Author did a fantastic job of painting the story so that you can envision each new being and circumstance that they encounter. The story is action packed and I look forward to seeing where this series goes in Book #2