Red Moon by Benjamin Percy is a dark and thrilling post-apocalyptic thriller set in a world where werewolves exist and hunt humans as their main prey. It follows Claire Forrester, a human survivor determined to maintain a hard-won peace between Man and Wolf that was negotiated by her father. But when her father is viciously murdered by a werewolf, she embarks on a quest of revenge that soon reveals the full scope of werewolf activity.
The novel is written in present tense and first-person narrative. It’s hard to overstate the intensity of Percy’s worldbuilding; the world of Red Moon is steeped in atmosphere, gritty and gritty and raw. Every detail, from the shattered skyline of the city to the werewolf-infested outlands on the fringes, is vividly rendered and almost tangible. The atmosphere invites readers to become fully engrossed in the story.
Claire is a dynamic and complex protagonist that is easy to root for. She is haunted by traumatic memories of her own encounter with a werewolf and driven by an overwhelming desire to avenge her father. With nothing to rely on but her own courage and strength, she’s willing to risk anything to find and destroy the elusive Wolf that murdered her father. In the course of her quest, she discovers the full extent of her own strength, development into a formidable fighter and eventually a leader.
Claire’s mission leads her straight into the heart of a dangerous werewolf society. As she navigates their culture, she discovers the werewolves’ origin story, a captivating and often heartbreaking tale of loss and redemption that shapes the course of events. At the same time, her journey uncovers the horrific reality of a werewolf experiment gone wrong that has implications for the entire world.
In Red Moon, Benjamin Percy has expertly crafted an engaging and cinematic post-apocalyptic story. He deftly weaves together thrilling action sequences, satisfying revenge plots, captivating worldbuilding, and a poignant and surprisingly sensitive story that explores themes of loss and redemption. Taking readers on a dark and thrilling ride, Percy delivers an epic adventure with a satisfying conclusion.
Overall, Red Moon is an excellent post-apocalyptic thriller with a lot to offer. It has an intense atmosphere, action-packed story, and a cast of characters that you can’t help but root for. Percy’s vivid writing and tight plotting will have you turning the pages faster and faster, until the very last page. Red Moon is sure to thrill readers looking for an exciting post-apocalyptic read.
