The Wolf, Lorenzo Carcaterra
The Wolf, Lorenzo Carcaterra
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The Wolf

Author: Lorenzo Carcaterra

Narrator: Keith Szarabajka

Unabridged: 8 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/29/2014


Synopsis

In this thrilling novel by Lorenzo Carcaterra—the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sleepers, Gangster, and Midnight Angels—organized crime goes to war with international terrorism in the name of one man’s quest for revenge.
 
My name is Vincent Marelli, though most people call me The Wolf. You’ve never met me, and if you’re lucky you never will. But in more ways than you could think of, I own you.
 
I run the biggest criminal operation in the world. We’re invisible but we’re everywhere. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however it is you spend your money, a piece of it lands in our pockets.
 
You would think that with that kind of power I would be invincible. You would be wrong. I made a mistake, one that a guy like me can never afford to make. I let my guard down. And because I did, my wife and daughters are gone. Murdered by terrorists with a lethal ax to grind.
 
That was my mistake.
 
But it was also theirs.
 
I wasn’t looking for a war with them. No one in my group was. But they’ve left me with nothing but a desire for revenge—so a war is what they’ll get. The full strength of international organized crime against every known terrorist group working today. Crime versus chaos.
 
We will protect our interests, and I will protect my son. We won’t get them all, but I will get my revenge, or I will die trying.
 
They will know my name.
 
They will feel my wrath.
 
They will fear The Wolf.

Praise for The Wolf
 
“Lorenzo Carcaterra is one of my favorite writers in the world, and The Wolf is his best book yet. In it you’ll meet the superbly crafted crime boss Vincent Marelli—and then you’ll spend this riveting read trying to decide whether Marelli, like Michael Corleone, is a hero or a villain. Pick up a copy of The Wolf and you won’t put it down until the surprise ending!”—Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Accused
 
“The Wolf crackles with the geopolitical high stakes of Homeland, the intrigue and lore of The Godfather, and the clock-ticking final showdown of 24. No one combines such themes as Renaissance art, global terror, and all things Italian like Lorenzo Carcaterra.”—Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of Everything to Lose
 
“Binds a strong confessional voice with a taut revenge plot.”—New York
 
“[A] high-octane thriller.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
 
“Action fans will love it.”—Booklist

Praise for Lorenzo Carcaterra
 
“Crackles with action . . . a riveting and ingenious read that will keep you turning the pages.”—Douglas Preston, on Midnight Angels
 
“A powerful read . . . with plenty of action and dialogue as authentic as the streets of New York.”—St. Petersburg Times, on Paradise City
 
“Terrifying and heartbreaking . . . a brilliant, troubling, important book.”—Jonathan Kellerman, on Sleepers
 
“A brilliant, multilayered novel that breathes and bleeds on every page. This book transcends the genre of crime fiction. It is a full-blooded novel and an epic read.”—Robert Crais, on Gangster

About The Author

Lorenzo Carcaterra is the New York Times bestselling author of A Safe Place, Sleepers, Apaches, Gangster, Street Boys, Paradise City, Chasers, and Midnight Angels. He has worked as a New York Daily News reporter, managing editor for the CBS series Top Cops, and a writer/producer for Law & Order. He writes about Italy for the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. He lives in New York and is married, has two children, and owns the coolest Olde English Bulldog in town, Gus.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on September 07, 2020

Vincent Marelli, the narrator of most chapters in 'The Wolf', is himself The Wolf. He's a criminal mastermind, the most powerful crime boss in the world, and is pissed off that his wife and kids were killed in a terrorist attack. He wants to identify who's responsible and exact some major revenge ag......more

Goodreads review by Donna on August 25, 2016

Carcaterra is not new to the world of fiction. He has a successful career established and at least one New York Times best seller. I had not read him before, and was looking forward to a new-to-me modern mafia tale. Net Galley provided the opportunity free. I got my wish, stuck in bed with a torn kne......more

Goodreads review by Tim on May 28, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. not too long, good mix of mob vs the Russian mob vs terrorists. I feel like there should be a part two. loved it!......more

Goodreads review by Book Addict Shaun on September 03, 2014

Lorenzo Carcaterra is one of my favourite authors and a new book has been a long time coming and I'm glad to say that it did not disappoint. If ever a book was just perfect to be made into a film then it is this one. There's so many scenes and lines that could be quoted it's ridiculous. I went into......more

Goodreads review by Patty on September 21, 2014

The Wolf By Lorenzo Carcaterra My " in a nutshell" summary... Vincent Marelli...also known as The Wolf...also an organized crime lord...needs to get revenge for the deaths by terrorist of his wife and two daughters. My thoughts after reading this book... Oh me oh my...why on earth did I think this was a......more


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Praise for The Wolf
 
“Lorenzo Carcaterra is one of my favorite writers in the world, and The Wolf is his best book yet. In it you’ll meet the superbly crafted crime boss Vincent Marelli—and then you’ll spend this riveting read trying to decide whether Marelli, like Michael Corleone, is a hero or a villain. Pick up a copy of The Wolf and you won’t put it down until the surprise ending!”—Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Accused
 
The Wolf crackles with the geopolitical high stakes of Homeland, the intrigue and lore of The Godfather, and the clock-ticking final showdown of 24. No one combines such themes as Renaissance art, global terror, and all things Italian like Lorenzo Carcaterra.”—Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of Everything to Lose

“Binds a strong confessional voice with a taut revenge plot.”New York
 
“[A] high-octane thriller.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)
 
“Action fans will love it.”Booklist

Praise for Lorenzo Carcaterra
 
“Crackles with action . . . a riveting and ingenious read that will keep you turning the pages.”—Douglas Preston, on Midnight Angels
 
“A powerful read . . . with plenty of action and dialogue as authentic as the streets of New York.”—St. Petersburg Times, on Paradise City
 
“Terrifying and heartbreaking . . . a brilliant, troubling, important book.”—Jonathan Kellerman, on Sleepers
 
“A brilliant, multilayered novel that breathes and bleeds on every page. This book transcends the genre of crime fiction. It is a full-blooded novel and an epic read.”—Robert Crais, on Gangster