The Wolf He Feeds is a gripping and explosive psychological thriller that explores the themes of justice and the human capacity for evil. This is part of a series but it can 100% be read as a standalone novel.

"He just wanted to know what it felt like to commit a murder.. but now, will one kill be enough?"

The Wolf is the scariest type of killer. He can be anyone at any time. A neighbor, a friend, the guy in the car next to you. And all he wanted was to see what that first time killing felt like. And now he has a hunger that he can't sate. He must kill again and when his m.o. adopts the methods of another serial killer the cops are now chasing a dead end.

While this book started off somewhat slow it is absolutely worth it! Full of tension, deception and suspense The Wolf He Feeds is a cat and mouse thriller with the most depraved villain. I have not read the other two books in this series but after this one, I am definitely adding them to my TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley, Brandon Hughes, and BooksGoSocial for this ARC. Expected publication date is February 25th 2025.

The Wolf He Feeds is a slow burn psychological thriller about a serial killer who just wants to kill. Hughes treatment of the villain is a refreshing change from the redemption and vengeance arc of most villains. It reminded me of the villain duo from Vicious, just pure evil, wanting to cause chaos for their own amusement.

The villain in Hughes’ novel driven by his self-fulfilment to kill, marks his first victim, succeeds, but due to divine providence, he ends up killing two more, including a police officer. Not particularly thrilled with this unforeseen development, nevertheless he persists. And, thus begins a cat and mouse game between the villain, Detective Beck Lawson, Barclay Smith and the police department.

As Lawson and Smith start to search for clues, and connections between the victims, the narrative remains gripping, intense, and layered. When one clue leads the detectives to a crime connected to an unsolved murder in the past, our duo find themselves asking the question — is this the same killer?

The novel is sharp, evocative, and grapples with the theme of morality, justice, and what is it that makes a human evil?

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC.

The Wolf He Feeds sucked me in straight from the start. I loved the journey following Detective Barclay through the twist and turns so much I couldn’t put it down! The story has some crime-drama vibes with the author giving the reader some time hearing the killers point of view. I enjoy a twisty story and really had a great time reading this! I would recommend to anyone looking for a fast-paced thriller or loves a true crime-ish feel.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

"The Wolf He Feeds" by Brandon Hughes is the thrilling third installment in the Barclay Griffith series, and it does not disappoint. This suspenseful psychological thriller picks up with the seasoned detective Barclay Griffith facing his most challenging case yet. This story dives deep into the twisted mind of a serial killer known as "The Wolf," who preys on vulnerable individuals, leaving a chilling trail of evidence that taunts the police.

Barclay, still reeling from personal losses and struggling with his own demons, must navigate a complex web of clues and red herrings to catch the elusive killer. The story is expertly paced, with each chapter revealing new layers of the mystery and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The psychological tension is palpable, and the stakes are higher than ever as Barclay gets closer to uncovering the truth.

Hughes' writing is sharp and evocative, with well-developed characters and a gripping plot. The novel explores themes of justice, morality, and the human capacity for both good and evil. The twists and turns are masterfully executed, leading to a shocking conclusion that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.

"The Wolf He Feeds" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and detective fiction. Brandon Hughes has crafted a compelling and immersive story that will keep readers guessing until the last page.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

A psychological thriller you can’t put down.

The Wolf He feeds is a fast paced read that will keep you guessing. It is explosive from the start bringing you on an exciting race to catch a serial killer. While it is part of a series, you could read this as a standalone.

I absolutely loved The Wolf He Feeds, and will be adding Brandon Hughes to my list of go to authors.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this ARC. This is an honest review and thoughts are my own.

He just wanted to know what it felt like to commit a murder…but now, will one kill be enough?

I really enjoyed The Wolf He Feeds! It kept me thoroughly entertained and I really liked being in both the killers POV and the detective’s POV. I wouldn’t necessarily say this is ‘thrilling’ but it was suspenseful! It was very easy to binge (I think I read 60% of this in one sitting) and easy to follow along. I would give this book a 3.5/4 star rating, leaning more towards a 4 star. I can’t spoil the ending but I did not enjoy the reveal of the original serial killer. I felt like that was just thrown into the chapter and the explanation was rushed through. Otherwise, I highly recommend it

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this free e-ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

The Wolf He Feeds

He just wanted to know what it felt like to commit a murder…but now, will one kill be enough?

I picked this book solely on the description, I had not heard of this series or the author but was willing to give it a shot based on it being something I thought it would enjoy. I was right. This story has a lot of moving parts and from the beginning I thought I had figured it out. I thought this book was more about the chase and catching the killer than figuring out who the killer was. Boy was I wrong. All the way up to 90% I was going to give this book 4 stars for being entertaining and well written. The last 10% of this book is what catapulted it to 5 stars. Multiply twists at the end a possible opening to follower the killer into the next book? I am a big fan. It has been a while since I could not put a book down and wanted to stay up all night reading. This book really got me thinking because the killer is your average joe. Your neighbor, a co-worker, someone standing next to you in line at the grocery store. He’s not a monster. He’s just a man driven by a dark curiosity…or so he tells himself. I really enjoyed seeing into the minds of the detectives and the killer as they played cat and mouse. This is a must read for 2025. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Thank you, Net Galley, the author, and the publisher, for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a DNF for me. I really wanted to like it but just couldn't get into it. Might revisit after publication.

What a page turner couldn't put it down.

The wolf he feeds is a psychological thriller, a real who done it, just when you think you have it worked out you realise you dont. And a little interesting twist with the press.

An author to look out for.

Get in, kill, and get out—and it all went smoothly…until it didn’t.

After one kill a hunger is awakened in him. He sets out and kills again. He adopts the methods of a serial killer from years previously. This sends the detective on the case into a whirl of misdirection.

The Wolf He Feeds is a psychological thriller where every clue leads deeper into a web of deception and manipulation.

I love when the plot in the middle of the book seems totally unrelated but in the end goes together lika a hand and glove. Nice pace and good characters. Enjoyable!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this free e-ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Thank you for the opportunity to preview The Wolf He Feeds. This is an another fantastic book by Brandon Hughes. I luved the Red Room and his other books. This is a series but also a standalone book. A serial killer is born and his blood lust is in full force. He has his prey and he is prepared. He is also able to avoid the police. The police investigation finds clue’s related to older cold cases but they were over 25 years ago. The small town with returning DA Barclay Griffin return to solve a murderer.

The investigation is continuing and clues are being used to make sure they go in a certain direction. Who is responsible for the killings? The police have their hands full and they don’t have any suspects but plenty of evidence that they are trying to tie up. But while they are searching for the killer the bodies are piling up.
Plenty of twists in this novel, great characters and solid plot. This is really good! 5 stars

The Wolf we Feed is a crime thriller that is explosive right from the start. We follow Detective Barclay and his team in their attempts to catch a serial killer. From cold cases and cop shootings to meth labs, this case turns in to a complex spiderweb of murders.

I loved this. Fast paced and twisty, this book kept my attention. I loved the chapters from the killer’s perspective and the cat and mouse between them and the police.

The chapters were short and engaging leading to “just one more chapter…” Cleverly written and kept me guessing.

Fans of Dexter will enjoy this one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for my advanced copy.

He just wanted to know what it felt like to commit a murder…but now, will one kill be enough?! Ooooh great read! This book was nothing like I thought it would be! I was thinking maybe a wolf involved?! But no!! It was definitely a chilling thriller!! It had great suspense, intriguing, action, gruesome murders, mystery, a fantastic who done it and some very chilling moments! The story was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This was such a good book. I absolutely enjoyed it and look forward to reading other books by this author in the future. Great writing and wonderful storyline.

This was a strong third entry in the Barclay Griffith series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from the previous two books. It was written perfectly to tell the story and had that psychological thriller element that I was hoping for. The characters continued to feel like they were supposed to and enjoyed getting into this world. Brandon Hughes has a strong writing style and can’t wait for more.