"Bruchac delivers a fun twist on werewolf stories mixed with some mad science and espionage. . . . Bruchac adeptly incorporates characters of various heritages: Luke is Native American; his best friend/crush, Meena, is Pakistani; and the Sunglass Mafia-a group of students who are more than they seem-are from eastern Russia. Luke also possesses a hefty amount of cultural and political awareness to go with his combat and espionage expertise, which serve him well. . . . [T]he action and Luke's narration carry the book nicely."
-Publishers Weekly

"A loner teen finds himself caught up in a paranormal paramilitary threat- but he has both untapped personal resources and some unlikely allies to help him out. . . . [W]hen the action kicks in, it does so in overdrive. A solid entry into the paranormal market, with an appealingly different hero."
-Kirkus Reviews

"A tense, readable novel. . . . The mystery and edge-of-your-seat action are enough to keep readers hooked." - School Library Journal

"A genre-blending novel that combines horror, science fiction, and adventure into a satisfying whole. The fast pace will hold readers' attention to the end." -Booklist

"A howling great read--equal parts smarts, action & heart."
-Cynthia Leitich Smith, author of Blessed and Tantalize

"What a page turner from Joe Bruchac. It begins like a YA fantasy novel, and ends in a rush of science fiction, with a promise (fingers crossed from this reader at any rate) that there is a possible sequel. The book is endlessly inventive and rushes ahead till one is breathless with anxiety and hope."
-Jane Yolen, author of The Pit Dragon Chronicles, The Devil's Arithmetic, and Briar Rose