The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey - OPTIONAL

Yancey, Rick The Curse of the Wendigo, 424 p. Simon, 2010.  Language: PG-13 (0 ‘f’); Violence: R.  After traveling to Canada in search of the evil Wendigo, a vampire-ish creature from Native American mythology, Will Henry and Dr. Warthrop rescue John Chanler and return him to New York City, where the monstrumologists are preparing for their annual meeting.  When Chanler disappears, a series of gruesome murders occurs.  Dr. Warthrop will have to work fast in hunting down the killer, before panic sets in.  

I could do without the graphic scenes of violence – but that will be its main attraction for fans of horror.  HS – OPTIONAL.