Thomas Aquinas and The Werewolf of Montabaur

My new historical mystery/detective novel, The Medieval Adventures of Thomas Aquinas, has the 13th century theologian/philosopher solving crimes and mysteries.

On a trek to Cologne in the middle of winter, Thomas Aquinas and his master, Albert the Great seek refuge for the night in the German town of Montabaur.

Thomas and Albert soon learn that the townsfolk are living in terror from a man-wolf who has been slaughtering the inhabitants of Montabaur. Some of the townsfolk suspect the Crusader knight who has locked himself up in a tower at the edge of town.

In an attempt to understand the theory that a man might turn into a wolf lead Thomas and Albert to discuss essence and potency.

They soon realize that reason alone may not be sufficient when a young child is is taken from his home by the creature.

Thomas and Albert join the men of Montabaur in a search for the missing child in dark woods. Thomas becomes separated from the others. He hears a low growl behind him.




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