Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla

The Ka-Tet of Nineteen’s skills are requested when a gang of marauders threaten an entire generation of townsfolk.  As Gunslingers, Roland and company are unable to refuse those who seek their assistance so they quickly begin preparing for battle.  Susannah Dean, pregnant with a demon’s child, has yet another personality arise during her sleep.  Her name is “Mia” and she may prove to be very, very dangerous.

There is a lot going on in King’s fifth entry of his acclaimed Dark Tower saga.  Susannah’s ongoing mental issues are straining the relationship between Roland and his pupils while the enormity of their duty as gunslingers lingers in the background.  Stress is at an all time high and doubt is running through their veins like blood.  Fortunately for those involved, situations like this can help to shape a person and while Roland’s Ka-Tet is undoubtedly united, they are far from the force they are destined to become.

While I’ve read a good chunk of Uncle Stevie’s yarns, I have yet to check out Salem’s Lot.  With Father Callahan playing such an integral role in the novel, I couldn’t help but feel I may have missed a few things here and there.  However, King does a good job expanding Callahan’s story so there’s a chance it’s all covered.

I would have hated to be reading this series as the books were released.  The wait between The Wastelands and Wizard and Glass had been six years.  The wait between Glass and Wolves was another six years!  Two DT books in a combined twelve years.  Too long!  Thankfully, I can grab books six and seven whenever I damn well feel like it.  A luxury for sure.