T.J. Klune

T.J. Klune's "Wolfsong," the first book in the Green Creek series, follows Ox, who has faced hardships since his father abandoned him at twelve, declaring him worthless. At sixteen, Ox meets a mute boy who unexpectedly speaks to him, and they reconnect at seventeen when Ox learns the boy's secret. Tragedy strikes at twenty-three when a murder occurs, prompting the boy to hunt a monster. The narrative resumes three years later, with the boy returning to town as a man. This compelling story intertwines themes of resilience, friendship, and supernatural elements.