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A Werewolf Among Us
Dean Koontz

A Werewolf Among Us

Quick Answer

"A Werewolf Among Us" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Standalone Novels.

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Verdict Insight: While this novella provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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1973211 ppNovellaOptional Side Story
HE WAS A CYBERDETECTIVE--A SUPER-MAN... People--ordinary people--were afraid of Baker St. Cyr. Patiently the cyberdetective would explain that the computer half of his investigatory symbiosis did not "take over" when his human half joined with it. "A cyberdetective is part man and part computer, meshed as completely as the two can ever be. The highly microminiaturized components of the bio-computer remember and relate things in a perfectly mathematical manner that a human mind could never easily grasp, while the human half of the symbiote gives a perception of emotions and emotional motivations that the bio-computer could never comprehend. Together we make a precise and thorough detective unit." And also a very dangerous creature. Which St. Cyr never went on to explain...
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading A Werewolf Among Us?

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Can I read A Werewolf Among Us before The Haunted Earth?

Yes. A Werewolf Among Us is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is A Werewolf Among Us required reading for the Standalone Novels?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after A Werewolf Among Us in the reading order?

The next recommended book after A Werewolf Among Us is After The Last Race (Book #1974.1).