Gone to the Wolves

Written by John Wray

Narrated by Nick Mondelli

This coming-of-age story lays bare the intensity, the tumult, and the rapture of friendship in late adolescence—a time when music can often feel like life or death.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: May 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781666640854

John Wray

John Wray is the author of critically acclaimed novels including Lowboy, The Right Hand of Sleep and Canaan’s Tongue. He was named one of Granta magazine’s Best of Young American Novelists in 2007. The recipient of a Whiting Award, he lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews for Gone to the Wolves

[paul · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What started off as a nostalgia trip to my death metal days turned into an almost coming of age tale. Fighting personal demons, peer pressure, and just trying to survive with only the grinding feel of the 80’s and 90’s metal and thrash scene to sustain you.

[Leah Barton Tew · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Largely intelligently written modern fiction work, which is rare these days. As someone who grew up in rural Florida in the 70s and 80s (and is married to someone who also did AND was in a metal band) I connected well with the environment and circumstances the main characters started off in. Compelling story until the plot ends up in Norway, at which time it almost started to feel like a different book, hence the loss of a star. I would’ve taken off 1.5 stars if I could have. Still, an interesting and engaging read and I would like to explore other books from the same author.