{"id":499,"date":"2024-05-25T19:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T19:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guynsmith.com\/1\/?page_id=499"},"modified":"2024-08-18T00:31:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T00:31:29","slug":"night-of-the-werewolf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guynsmith.com\/1\/?page_id=499","title":{"rendered":"Night of the Werewolf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;Night of the Werewolf&#8221; is a horror novel by Guy N. Smith, first published in 1984. It is part of Smith&#8217;s &#8220;Werewolf&#8221; series, which explores the classic theme of lycanthropy\u2014humans transforming into werewolves\u2014and its terrifying consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/guynsmith.com\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/15995723.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guynsmith.com\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/15995723.jpg 255w, https:\/\/guynsmith.com\/1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/15995723-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plot Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guy N. Smith delivers an excellent werewolf tale in his signature style, blending fast-paced narrative with rich, engaging characters. As is typical of Smith&#8217;s work, the story flows effortlessly, eschewing extraneous detail to maintain a taut, gripping pace. The characters are introduced swiftly yet effectively, ensuring the reader is immediately drawn into their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heroes\u2014a seasoned werewolf hunter and a young married couple\u2014are particularly compelling, their personal struggles and bravery adding depth to the relentless terror they face. Smith&#8217;s depiction of the werewolf is truly terrifying, adhering closely to traditional folklore to create a monster that is both fearsome and utterly unsympathetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each chapter introduces a new twist, keeping the reader on edge as the plot hurtles towards a breathless climax. Smith&#8217;s storytelling is reminiscent of classic horror cinema, and one can&#8217;t help but imagine this tale as a great Hammer film, with its atmospheric tension and vivid, dramatic confrontations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For fans of werewolf lore and horror fiction, this novel is a definite must-read. Smith&#8217;s ability to blend traditional horror elements with engaging storytelling makes this book a standout in the genre. Every page turns with a sense of impending dread, making it impossible to put down until the final, thrilling conclusion. Highly recommended for all werewolf aficionados and horror enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes and Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Werewolf Horror:<\/strong> &#8220;Night of the Werewolf&#8221; explores the classic theme of lycanthropy, with the werewolf serving as the central antagonist of the story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Atmospheric Setting:<\/strong> Smith creates a dark and foreboding atmosphere within the English village, with its mist-shrouded moors and shadowy forests adding to the sense of dread and unease experienced by the characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action and Suspense:<\/strong> The novel is characterised by its fast-paced action sequences and suspenseful encounters with the werewolf, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Night of the Werewolf&#8221; received generally positive reviews from readers and critics, who praised its atmospheric setting, gripping plot, and memorable characters. The novel&#8217;s blend of horror and suspense resonated with audiences, making it a standout entry in Smith&#8217;s bibliography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guy N. Smith (1939-2020) was a British author known primarily for his horror fiction. With over 100 novels to his name, Smith&#8217;s works often featured elements of the supernatural, the macabre, and the grotesque. He gained widespread recognition for his &#8220;Werewolf&#8221; series, which became a cult classic among horror enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Night of the Werewolf&#8221; remains a beloved installment in Smith&#8217;s &#8220;Werewolf&#8221; series, offering fans of supernatural horror another thrilling and chilling adventure. The novel&#8217;s enduring popularity speaks to Smith&#8217;s ability to craft compelling narratives that blend horror, suspense, and action in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night of the Werewolf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>152&nbsp; King Crabs Nachtmahl (Night of the Crabs)<\/em><br><em>309&nbsp; Die Todesvogel (Bats out of Hell)<\/em><br><em>318&nbsp; Die Killer-Krebse (Killer Crabs)<\/em><br><em>332&nbsp; Das Schleim-Monster (The Slime Beast)<\/em><br><em>336&nbsp; Die Ruckkehr des Werwolfs (Return of the Werewolf)<\/em><br><em>375&nbsp; Die Geburt der Krebse (origin of the Crabs)<\/em><br><em>421&nbsp; Die Todesgloche (Deathbell)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">These were in magazine format and today are highly collectable, commanding high prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Always with an eye to new markets, both at home and overseas, I contacted Erich Pabel and enquired if they would be interested in an original novel by myself. They replied within a week, \u201cyes please, but it has to be a werewolf novel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Fair enough, so I wrote \u2018Night of the Werewolf\u2019. This is in no way connected to my Werewolf trilogy (New English Library), instead a one-off. The latter were set around my home on the Shropshire\/Welsh border so this time I chose Scotland as the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">It was published as No.186 in the series and entitled \u2018Der Ruf des Werwolfs\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Shortly after publication Erich Pabel wrote to me to inform me that before they could pay me they needed written proof from a UK Income Tax inspector to the effect that I would be liable for tax in my own country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">So I made an appointment to meet an Inland Revenue official. I was kept waiting for the best part of an hour and then this staid, humourless inspector turned up. I presented him with the publishers\u2019 letter and my contract. He read them and then regarded me with what I can only describe as suspicion. Was I pulling a fast one? What had werewolves to do with payment from Germany? Maybe he thought it was some kind of money laundering fraud!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Anyway, after numerous questions, the answers to which seemed to satisfy him, he signed the German tax document. I think by this time he thought I was some kind of nut case but quite harmless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Years later \u2018Night of the Werewolf\u2019 was serialised in my fan magazine \u2018Graveyard Rendezvous\u2019 and the book is now published in English by Black Hill Books.<\/p>\n<cite>Guy N. Smith<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Night of the Werewolf&#8221; is a horror novel by Guy N. Smith, first published in 1984. 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