Russell paints a picture of what happiness is for the wolf if he is left alone to enjoy the world he was meant to be in. He also paints a picture of the fear the wolf has when he smells the human scent. I was able to put myself in the moment and found myself breathing a little harder wondering what was going to happen. The wolf was put on earth to roam the wilderness and to raise it's own family. It can live this life if man leaves it alone. When I got three quarters through the book I slowed down reading it because I didn't want it to end and yet I couldn't wait to pick it up again. I fell in love with little Nikita and I'm betting you will too. I am glad to know that there are people like Jeffrey Reese and Russell Cera who are trying to make a difference for how the wolf spends his day in the wild.

Man and wolf have coexisted for millions of years, surviving the elements, disease, larger prey, and each other. With similar social traits one can only assume that each species grew stronger as they competed with each other for food and shelter. It is only in recent history that the domesticated canine has emerged. As man's best friend accompanies him in the "domesticated" world, his ancestors are still at large, adapting and evolving. The world of the wolf is ever changing and their suitable habitat shrinks each and every day. It is so sad to think that our oldest adversary, from whom we likely learned how to live together, fight together, survive together, and play together, is now victim of our own "domestication".

Russell M. Cera does a remarkable job of not only putting the reader into the action, but also allowing the reader to experience each character's revelations right along with them. I was particularly drawn into the storylines surrounding the wolves themselves and how well the canid characters were portrayed.

Cry Wolf Cry will heighten your awareness of the despair that our wolves face today. Mr. Cera brilliantly links man to his age old neighbor by using a familiar conduit, the dog. What better way to understand the wolf than through a common friend? Similarly, Mr. Cera helps us make the connection by showing us love, fear, anger, jealousy, passion, humor, and compassion in our own human existence juxtaposed to that of the wolf.

I highly recommend this book, especially to anyone who wants to learn more about the wolf, the fragile coexistence of all the world's creatures, and ,most importantly, about the part each one of us plays in this crazy drama called life.

As the tears gathered towards my chin, I realized I was only on the words of the fifth page. At that moment, it became clear that this would be an intense ride. The inner struggles of fear, loyalty, and love put me in direct communion with both human and lupine natures. The vivid use of description pulled on many raw emotions while the development of each character held me in a sway of love and hate towards our actions. This however was equally met by an understanding of the root causes of human behavior, thus instilling a pervading state of compassion. The next morning, as the pages in my right hand became thinner, I had a deep conscious awareness of my human nature and my lupine nature. The similarities between both continue to become increasingly clear as each day presents the struggles of the heart and mind. A must read!!!

I purchased this book on the recommendation of a friend and am glad that I did. The story was riveting and sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed the insight into the wolfpack and enjoyed the mind set. It's amazing all the facts I discovered about wolves from reading this book that I had not known before.
I totally loved the descriptions in the beginning of chapter 12 and the end of chapter 17. I loved the pictures in my mind from those descriptions!
Thanks, Russell, for a great story!

This was an amazing and provocative read - the reader cannot help but become emotionally invoved in the plight of the story's heroic canids. I was breathless with suspense as I followed Dakota and Bartok on their treacherous journey. So glad my friend happened upon this gem of a tale and recommended it to me!

Once you pick this book up, you will not want to put it back down until you are finished. This is an amazing well written descriptive story that definitely gives you an understanding of Wolves and why they should coexist with humans. We all must do our part and save these magnificent creatures.

Knowing that I read two to three books a week, a friend recommended that I read Cry Wolf, Cry by Russell Cera. Trusting in my friend's judgment, I went to Amazon.com and ordered a copy.
Once I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down. It was one of those books that I so enjoyed, I wished it had been lengthier. Never having read anything by this author, I didn't quite know what to expect. Certainly, I assumed that it would deal with wolves, and to a certain extent I was correct. However, truly, this book is a love story. First and foremost the love that the author obviously has for these magnificent animals and his wish that they could live in peace with their only natural enemy, man. I greatly enjoyed the technique he used in allowing the wolves thoughts to speak to us.
In addition to the aforementioned love affair, there is the story of Jeffrey and Ellizabeth and how their common interests in the fate of a particular wolf pack brings them to more fully understand their own strengths and weaknesses. Their love story is filled with both joy and sadness as they bear witness to what freedom in the wild means to these beautiful animals.
I look forward to Russell Cera's next novel.
Paul Di Corcia - Point Pleasant, NJ

I am located in Australia, and when I learnt of this book, I searched and located it in the States. Since receiving this wonderful novel and started to read, I was lost for five hours, and could not put the novel down. When I had finished I missed the characters, as I felt they were part of me, so I have started to read the story again. My father once told me, as I am an only child, that I would never be lonely if I had a book. And so books have been my friend, and this one I class as a good friend. I love the weaving of characters with the plight of the wolves, and the romance was gently handled. As with all good stories there is also knowledge to be obtained with the reading. I learned so much about the lives of the wolf and the empathy and compassion they hold for each other. We have so much to learn from them...I would recommend this novel to anyone interested in the plight of the wolf. Excellent reading....

When I read this novel I was moved by its message. The author of Cry Wolf, Cry has brought attention to the falsehoods and misunderstandings of wolves. More, though, Mr. Cera makes us search the souls of his human characters to find ourselves. We can identify behavior that makes us irrational; we can see the ugliness of hatred and prejudice and then know the goodness of forgiveness and love.
I was transported into the beautiful wilderness of Idaho and Montana, and I lived among the wolves. I cried for their misfortunes and I rejoiced for their triumphs. This book is a must read for dog lovers like myself and for anyone who will enjoy a good love story.

Move over Mowat, Cera knows his Wolves too!

I just knew Russ Cera could do it! His accuracy in knowledge of the subjects, both wolves and humans resulted in a reading masterpiece; the reader will excercise their emotions from tears of sadness to those of joy.

Unfortunately, my sincere love of the outdoors and it's creatures makes me wonder 'which are really the animals and which are the humans?' Russ does an outstanding job of instilling this thought into the reader.

AND IF YOU HAVE A DOG FOR A PET, JUST REMEMBER WHERE IT CAME FROM AND REALLY DO SOMETHING SAVE OUR WOLVES!

Bravo Russ Cera, Cry Wolf, Cry is great reading and enlightenment for all!

Jeff Lyon