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In 1963, after recent events of an alleged wolf-man terrorizing Los Angeles, NASA trained scientists Delores Martin and Robert Bain are called to investigate the Himalayan wolves responsible. The wolves, known as devil dogs, have been transferred from the Los Angeles zoo and quarantined at El Segundo Air Force Command Base. There, Delores and Martin work with animal specialist and veterinarian Vernon Murray. In a mishap during their assessment of the devil dogs, Vernon and Robert are each bitten. A growing understanding of the implications from the wolf bites freaks Robert out, and he goes into hiding. Meanwhile, Vernon and Delores, in a developing romance, prepare for the worst.
Robert morphs into a wolf-man under the light of the moon, putting lives in danger as Vernon and Delores race to understand and try to stop the transformations. Delores tracks down Johnny Robles and Lisa Cabrera, survivors of the previous wolf-man attacks, to get their help and guidance. The four of them join together with strategic means to find a cure in the Himalayas and hunt down Robert before he endangers more lives in Los Angeles.
Following up on his tale "Wrath of the Devil Dogs," Moret expands upon his original short story. Part sci-fi adventure, part horror, it's a homage to the classic novels and Hollywood films (and even includes a little inside joke with this) of werewolves unleashing their reign of fear. At a time when zombies and vampires rule the literary market, Moret crafts a tale of wolf monsters complete with romance and gory, graphic death. The novel is strongest in its second half, and, overall, Moret adheres to the Gothic conventions nicely. At its most basic, it is an enjoyable read for fans of horror and science fiction.