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Set in the world of wolves at a time when their dominion has been threatened by a terrifying new predator intent on their annihilation, Ramblefoot tells the story of Raspail, a raffish black wolf with a singular flair for survival.

Groomed for greatness by his adoptive uncles, Raspail is destined to be the next facet of the elk-rich province of Cob Ash. All of that changes when a vicious act of jealousy leaves him without a voice and makes him an outcast in his own pack. Exiled from Cob Ash and separated from his beloved Kileo, Raspail becomes the most dreaded wolf of all, a lone wolf –a Ramblefoot.

To fend off the madness of isolation Raspail forms an unusual alliance with a raven named Poitu, and together they embark on a journey to the fringes of the wolf territories, dangerously close to where man wages war on the wolf.

It is here, in an anarchic enclave where disenfranchised ramblefoots gamble with death plundering the bountiful treasures of man, where Raspail regains his voice and comes to prominence as a legend among wolves.

But Raspail has no interest in power, only Kileo, the love he was torn from. With old foes waiting to assassinate him and Cob Ash recently allied with hostile neighbor Draguignon, Raspail will need to unite the lawless, meatdrunk ramblefoots and conquer Cob Ash if he is to ever see Kileo again.

Ramblefoot is a book that celebrates nature at its most visceral, never whitewashing the world of the wolf with cliche, mawkishness, or magic. Meticulously researched and then imaginatively extrapolated, Ramblefoot has a keen eye for the extraordinary events that bloom in the wild when man isn’t looking. Ramblefoot is a powerful escapist pleasure that will immerse you in its sprawling adventure from Raspail’s first trial to his last.

From the reviewers:

Ramblefoot has to rate as one of the most compelling and best paced books that I’ve ever read. Perhaps the opportunity to view life through the eyes and mind of a wolf in the wild gave me an inroad to a more visceral life that I’ve been unconsciously craving, but Kaufman’s nimble mix of quirky characters, daring adventure, and soulful relationships is outstanding on its own.  –  Backbeat

Captivating, Anthropomorphic Coming of Age Story.  The book really reminded me of another great anthropomorphic book I read in my early 20’s, Watership Down .  It’s an intense,sympathetic coming of age story told from the point of view of Raspail, a young wolf who must overcome the circumstances of his birth, and find his place in the pack order and his life’s purpose. This book is an inspirational story that teaches us to overcome life’s adversities and appreciate family and friendship. It’s an excellent, emotional read for young men who are finding their independence and like thrilling,intense action stories.  – Barbara

This is a very well told story, especially for a debut novel. Told about wolves, from the point of view of wolves, Ramblefoot has a deep, almost mythical air about it. The wolves portrayed here are very true to nature. They are simutaneously majestic and noble, monstrous and cruel. The reader will marvel at the beauty and ferocity of nature, the complex nature of the characters, and the bitter-sweet tale that unfolds within these pages.  –  Joshua Koester

Ken Kaufman has spent the last twenty years as a professional screenwriter and has written such diverse films as Space Cowboys, The Missing, Muppets from Space, and Curious George. He most recently wrote the upcoming Expendables sequel.

Ken was born and raised in Merrick, New York, and attended Columbia University where he studied architecture. He lives in Topanga, California with his wife, daughter and three dogs. Ramblefoot is his debut novel.

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