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'Thor' by Wayne Smith is a heartwarming tale told from the perspective of Thor, a loyal German Shepherd who sees his family as a pack and feels a strong sense of duty to protect them from all threats, even if it means acting like a 'Bad Dog'. The story revolves around Thor's inner turmoil, his loyalty, love, and strength in the face of evil, particularly when his family's safety is jeopardized by the arrival of Uncle Ted, a werewolf, leading to a gripping narrative filled with emotions and suspense.

Despite being out of print in hardcopy form, 'Thor' is available as a Kindle book on Amazon and continues to captivate readers with its unique storytelling style that delves into the deep bond between pets and their owners. explores themes of love, loyalty, and the protective instincts of pets, making it a must-read for animal lovers and anyone seeking a compelling story with elements of horror and heartfelt moments.

Characters:

The main character, Thor, is well-developed as a dog, while human characters are often perceived as less compelling.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is characterized by repetition but effectively conveys emotional depth and suspense from the dog's viewpoint.

Plot/Storyline:

The storyline features a German Shepherd protecting his family from a werewolf, with underlying themes of loyalty and suspense.

Setting:

Set primarily in a family home near a wooded area, the environment highlights the blend of familiarity and impending horror.

Pacing:

Pacing begins slowly but increases in intensity, especially during emotionally charged scenes.
Thor got a bad feeling about the Stranger from the moment he saw him, while the man was still almost a block away — just a tiny figure striding up the sidewalk past the neighbors’ neatly groomed lawn...

Notes:

The book 'Thor' by Wayne Smith is a horror novel told from the perspective of a family dog, specifically a German Shepherd named Thor.
Thor sees his human family as his pack, taking his role as a protector very seriously.
The story involves a family member, Uncle Ted, who poses a threat because he is secretly a werewolf.
The book is recommended for fans of werewolf fiction and those who enjoy stories with pets as heroes.
The narrative style and character development of Thor have been praised for evoking strong emotions from readers.
The book was adapted into a movie called 'Bad Moon', which some readers felt did not do justice to the book's depth.
Readers noted the writing style, including frequent repetitive phrases, which some found distracting.
The book has been described as having a heartwarming conclusion despite its horror elements.
'Thor' is considered a unique entry in horror literature because it is primarily from an animal's point of view, which is rare.
The book is currently out of print in hardcopy but is available as an eBook on platforms like Kindle.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include depictions of violence and horror elements associated with werewolves, which could be considered intense for some readers.

From The Publisher:

Come inside the mind of your best friend...Thor is a German shepherd living with a human family. He loves his family and takes his role as their protector seriously. But when Uncle Ted comes to stay, Thor finds his loyalties and instincts sorely tested. To Thor's sharp canine senses, Uncle Ted is clearly not entirely human. If the family could see and smell what Thor does, they'd realize Uncle Ted is in fact a werewolf, with an uncontrollable thirst for blood.Tense and suspenseful, moving and terrifying, Thor is an absolutely unique novel, riveting and unforgettable.

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About the Author:

Wayne Smith was born in the Panama Canal Zone in 1948. He grew up in northern New Jersey, spent a year in Windham College (which no longer exists) in Putney, VT, where he "tuned in, turned on, and dropped out." He moved to San Francisco where he held several McJobs before beginning a brief career in radio, first as a disc-jockey, then a talk-show host (before talk radio became the partisan propaganda machine it is today), and finally a news reporter.

Covering and writing several news stories a day re-awakened his interest in writing, and he eventually left radio to write horror novels. By 1991, when THOR was published, the horror genre had all but shut down, and the market for adult horror became virtually non-existent.

 
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