Men Of The Otherworld

If you read any of Kelley's other books about the Werewolves and were wondering how Clay came to be a werewolf - read this book! Very well written and paced...couldn't put it down.

As young, curious and naive Clayton begins his transformation into a werewolf, he is befriended by Jeremy, another one of his kind, who is anything but your typical Alpha Male. As their bond deepens, Jeremy's aggressive and undermining father, Malcolm, enters the picture to make life unbearable. Loyalty remains strong in the Pack but when Jeremy is faced with an important decision, the agonizing pain of trying to integrate Clayton into human society while teaching him the ways of raw survival, now seems all too much to handle.

Kelley Armstrong is a powerful author with a niche for writing empowered stories about mystical women. In Men of the Otherworld, Kelley continues to show her brilliance of story telling and takes a different path this time, focusing on the strength and complexity of werewolves: Clayton, Jeremy and Malcolm, all males with extraordinary gifts.

Although I had initially thought that this book would have four completely separate stories, they were woven in perfectly to create a thought-provoking and emotional journey through words.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys tales that extend one's mind into other spiritual worlds, yet can be thrown back into the harsh realms of reality, without a moment's notice.

I read this a while back and I really enjoyed it. I love reading the men's perspective of this series. It was a welcome change. I also thought it was great to know the character's history. It made reading Kelley Armstrong's books even more interesting just to know what the characters are coming from.

I liked this book just cuz you really get a feel of Clay and who he is and i also love that you see jeremy as a father not just a pack leader like the other books..i wish there was more about Clay and Elena tho.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I wanted to more about Clay & found myself totally loving Lucas & Jeremy as well :)

i am soo glad this finally came down into paperback so i could read it!!!!!!! i loved all these stories about the guys so insightful and definitely adds to the story line of her other books some more.. and omg what a cliffhanger ending!!!! i now can't wait for the second installment to be out!!!! i don't think i have met a kelley armstrong book i didnt like

Fantastic! That's what I think of Men of the Otherworld. As a fan of Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series, I was very excited to read this collection of stories told from the men's point of view. I was definitely not disappointed! For someone who loves continuity and a good back-story, (both of which Men of the Otherworld has in spades!) it's a perfect addition to an already great series.

Comprised of four short stories, Men of the Otherworld begins with a story on Jeremy's father Malcolm, followed by two longer stories on a young Clayton, and concludes with a new present-day story narrated by Jeremy. As always, Kelley Armstrong's writing is fantastic - the characters are well rounded and believable, and the story is engaging and flows easily.

While it was great to get a glimpse into Jeremy past by meeting his father, and to see things from his point of view, it was the stories on Clay that really made this book for me. These two stories (which almost read as one long story) fill in all the information we don't get in the Women of the Underworld novels. We learn how Clay became a werewolf, how he came to be with Jeremy, and we get to watch him grow from a young wild boy into the man we later meet through Elena. As an added bonus, the hierarchy and structure of the pack are explained, and stories of how current Pack members came to take their place are intertwined with Clay's story. We even get a glimpse into what caused previous Pack members to abandon their status in the Pack.

Men of the Otherworld is a must read for fans of Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld books. The fact that proceeds from this anthology go to World Literacy of Canada is even more of a reason to run right out and get your copy.

Men of the Otherworld is a collection of novellas and short stories that give the men of Armstrong's Otherworld series some equal 'screen time'. The stories are centered around the werewolf Alpha, Jeremy Danvers, but unlike her Otherworld novels are not told in first person. Instead they are told through the eyes of others; namely Jeremy's father Malcolm and his ward Clayton. I just have to say, I loved these stories. Not only do you get to find out about Jeremy's life (including the mysterious circumstances of his birth and how he became Alpha) but you also get to find out more about the people who are an important part of his life.

The first story, Infusion, set in 1946, is the story of Jeremy's birth. The tale of Jeremy's mysterious conception works well in its short story format. Told in third person, Infusion is the perfect start to this volume and sets the scene for the tales that follow it.

After Infusion the time speeds forward to 1967 and the novella Savage. Actually calling Savage a novella doesn't do it justice. The story is over 170 pages in length which makes it somewhat more weighty than usual novella offerings. Savage is the story of Clay's childhood and begins when the curious six year old asks a werewolf to bite him just so he can see what happens next. This is a great story. Clay's obsevations as the feral young boy, are insightful and support character of the man we are more familiar with and reading about Jeremy's patient 'taming' of the young wolf just made me love his character even more. It also gives you the basis for the protective nature of Clay's relationship with Jeremy.

The next story, Ascension, jumps ahead to 1972. This is the story of how Jeremy came to be the Alpha werewolf of the American pack. It is again narrated in first person by Clay and at over 120 pages in length is a substantial read. Ascension follows on seamlessly from where Savage ends, making them seem like a complete novel when read together.

The volume finishes with an all new short story, Kitsunegari. Narrated in first person by Jeremy, the story speeds the clock forward to 2007 where the mysteries of Jeremy's origins are finally revealed, taking this volume of stories neatly back to where it started. Unfortunately, it is the weakest story of the book. While it was interesting to learn where Jeremy comes by some of his 'unwolfy' supernatural abilities, the short story format doesn't really do this story idea justice. I would have much preferred it if Armstrong had fleshed the idea out into a full novel. Still, it was nice to see a taste of Jeremy and Jamie relaxed in their role as a couple.

Men of the Otherworld is everything fans of Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld series have come to expect - imaginative fantasy and well developed characters served up with a large helping of exciting fantasy action. The prequels to Bitten shouldn't fail to delight existing Otherworld fans and would be as good a place as any for new readers unfamiliar with the Otherworld to start. I'm looking forward to her next offering of short stories, Tales of the Otherworld, where Armstrong will cast a light on how Elena and Clay meet.

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Great novel. One of her best yet. In this novel you get a great insight to how both Clay and Jeremy were raised and the extent of their relationship. It was just amazing, it almost made me cry. You see exacty what they had to go through and how it made closer and stronger in the end. and what's a novel without a little comedy? She does this very tastefully and it adds an extra something to the novel.
It also gives you a different perspective of the world. It was a great novel and I strongly recommend reading it.

Having read a number of paranormal romances, I thought this book was another one of the lot. That's what I get when I judge a book by its cover.

Written from the point of view of a boy who is bitten by a werewolf and then brought into the Pack society. My attention is captured allusions to future events. The language seems poetic, and wistful. The POV switches at the end and paves the way for the next book. I'm looking forward to it.

This book was refreshing after all the paranormal romances I've read. The romance doesn't even enter until the end of the book, and even then it's secondary.

As for the book, i think that is was great. It is not what i expected and that is a good thing. What i expected was a collection of short stories about a bunch of the different "men" and just short good fun. What i got was something very different. There are three "stories" in this book.

The first is a short story about Jeremy's birth and we really get to see the motive behind Malcolm's (his dad's) madness, or atleast enough to understand why he is such an ass. It also lets us know that there is something different about Jeremy, but we are not really told what.

The second story, and the bulk of the book, is all about Clayton. His transformation into a werewolf, how he met Jeremy, his reinititation into society and into a pack. I love this. Clay has always been one of my favorite male characters and i always felt that there was more to the story, and there always is. We get to see inside Clays brain and why it is that he thinks the way he does. This story goes through his childhood (since he was bitten at a young age) and through until he is in college. Since Bitten was such a long time ago i found that i forgot who some of the werewolfs were. So when i reread this i will have to start with this book and then move on to Bitten. One thing that i was a little bit dissapointed in was the fact that we did not see Elena, i was hoping for a little bit on how they met and stuff like that, maybe what his motives were (other than the ones we know from her POV) for him changing her, and i would just love to see her through his eyes. But maybe that is something to see in the next "Men's" book!!

The third story is a short one and is about Jeremy and the 'present' (as in time, not gift). This brings the book together as it explains kind of what Jeremy is (as was brought up in the first story) and kind of teases us for what will no doubt be brought up in a later book. I really like Jeremy and Jaimie's relationship and this story just reestablishes that everything is good on that front.

All in all i would say that this was an excellent addition to an excellent series and that i am glad Kelley descided to bind it together so that we can all enjoy it. Also the fact that some sales are going towards charaity is also a great idea!!!

Not only was this a good read, but the proceeds of the purchase of the book goes to charity! How great is that?!

When I'm reading her other books, I never stop to wonder each other character's past. Usually there are mentions of this or that, but we could never really know for certain. Until now....

The majority of the book revolves around the early days of Clay and Jeremy. Armstrong is in tune with Clay's character is this one. While reading it, it almost seemed as if I was reading the diary of a real person since she has the talent to be able to get inside her characters persona. She gives her character so much life, spinning stories and creating each character's background with precise details, that it makes you wonder if maybe these supernatural beings actually exist!
I am always amazed at how Armstrong can take a simple story and weave it in such a way that it draws her audience in.

This collection of stories will take you along for the journey, making you laugh, cry and experience life, right along with Clay.

ENJOY ♥ ~

I totally need more...more Jeremy, more Clayton heck I think there should be a novela about Antonio!

I loved this book. My favorite characters are the Wolfe pack members of Clayton, Jeremy and Elena. Clayton is my favorite!!!!

In the Women of the Otherworld series, Jeremy and Clayton are involved in the storyline but with Men of The Otherworld, the whole story is about them.

Clayton was bitten as a very small child and left alone in the Bayou to try and survive. Malcolm stumbles upon this "werewolf" child and mentions it to the Pack. Malcolm's son, Jeremy goes to the Bayou to try and save Clayton. Jeremy adopts Clayton and raises him to be a member of Pack. Clayton see's himself as the protector of Jeremy and does what he can to protect who he see's as the Alpha male.

The relationship between Jeremy and Clayton is written really well by Kelley Armstrong and this is a great addition to her series of books. I could read about Clayton forever. I think he's one of the best character's Kelley Armstrong has created.

Frankly, I would've bought this book anyways, since I love her books. She's a great author and just captures you in her world. As for this new book of her in particular, I loved it. I loved how we delved deeper into Clay's thinking and his past. Even learning more about the Pack and the werewolves in it at his young age.

I also liked at the end to figure out what exactly made Jeremy different. She touched base with it a little at the beginning, but you finally get the answer at the end. I would love a book about Jeremy and get into his mind some more, but Kelley may just leave it at that and leave us wondering! hehe.

Another great book if you loved her series "Women of the Otherworld." Can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

If you just picked this and never read her books, you won't regret it!

To be honest, I probably would have bought this book just for the cover ;) But what's inside is just as good. I only became a fan of Kelley Armstrong recently, so I didn't get a chance to read the stories on her website before they were taken down for the book. It was great to learn about Clay's past and Jeremy's rise to becoming Alpha. I have to agree with the other reviewers here in that it is a perfect companion to Bitten. A must read for any Kelley Armstrong fan (and I am sure they already have!). I only hope that she comes out with a book about Clay and Elena and the beginnings of their relationship!

WOW! That is all I have to say about this Kelley Armstrong book. At first I was hesitant to read it -- her books are so female driven, her characters so strong. But I figured I would give this book a chance, and boy, am I ever glad I did. The story opened up about the lives of Jeremy and Clay -- before the ladies came into their lives. It also starts off with the beginning of Jeremy, and life with his cruel father, Malcolm. I was never too keen about reading about Malcolm, but reading about his sadistic nature and how different Jeremy is from him made me only appreciate Jeremy as a character even more.

Also, you get a sneak peek of what is to come for Jeremy and Jaime. This is not an actually peek from Kelley Armstrong, but I saw it more as a glimpse of what may come for them, and you get more insight about Jeremy's very mysterious past -- and who and WHAT his mother might be. I definitely, definitely recommend this book and I loved every second of it.

Having already read most of the short stories when they were originally published on Kelley Armstrong's website, I was very happy with this edition. The new Jeremy story was just long enough reintroduce us to his relationship with Jaime and to make us wonder what he will do about his newly discovered origins. It should be interesting to see where she takes that story Arc.

I would also like to note, that she only agreed to publish this anthology if all proceeds could go to charity. World Literacy of Canada is the real winner

I loved all the in-depth characterization of Jeremy and Clayton! "Men of the Otherworld" provides a greater understanding of the childhood and back history of these two characters (and others of the Pack) which were only alluded to in "Bitten". I highly recommend reading this book in conjunction with Bitten, although I did skip the last chapter for the time being, as it jumps ahead to the end of the series and I didn't want to read any plot spoilers. A 2nd Men of the Otherworld book is due out next year and I eagerly await its release!

If you loved her women of the otherworld series , you will love this book. These stories of the werewolf men leave you wanting more. Lots of Clay and Jeremy to enjoy, laugh out loud bits and some serious aspects as well. On top of that, proceeds from this hardcover go to a good cause.