Little Wolves

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Set on the Minnesota prairie in the late 1980s during a drought season that's pushing family farms to the brink, Little Wolves features the intertwining stories of a father searching for answers after his son commits a heinous murder, and a pastor's wife (and washed-out scholar of early Anglo-Saxon literature) who has returned to the town for mysterious reasons of her own. A penetrating look at small-town America from the award-winning author of The Night Birds, Little Wolves weaves together elements of folklore and Norse mythology while being driven by a powerful murder mystery; a page-turning literary triumph.

Critics Review

“Part allegory, part mystery, and pure poetry,
layered with Norse mythology and Anglo Saxon narratives, Maltman’s second novel
is dark, redemptive, and very beautiful.”

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

“Took my breath away…As rich in myth and metaphors
as Cormac McCarthy’s The Road.”

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

“So good…Magical story, magical writing.”

Twin Cities Pioneer Press

“At its heart, Little Wolves is a powerful mystery…With a lyrical style that is
anything but ripped from the headlines, Maltman combines mythology and
small-town claustrophobia to show how the roots of the violence were planted
before Seth was born.”

Christian Science Monitor

“Powerful…Skillfully evoked…Maltman skillfully
evokes oppressive small-town life and the far-reaching consequences of
violence.”

Publishers Weekly

“A haunting, complex story…Hillary Huber’s narration is as
sparse as the desolate German farming community where the events take place.
She builds the suspense, slowly pulling away layers of secrets with a
minimalist delivery. Her measured pace and unembellished narration engage the
listener with this community and its mysteries.”

AudioFile

“In gorgeous prose, Maltman conjures both the
irrational suspicion and the heartwarming connections forged in a small town
during times of trauma.”

Booklist

“Smart thrills.”

Library Journal

“Layered with literary and mythic allusions…A
satisfying and unforgettable read.”

School Library Journal

Little
Wolves
is beautifully written, both in the style of prose and pacing of the
narrative.”

Grand Rapids Herald-Review

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