The Pack — Jason Starr

The Pack is different. The publisher described this debut novel as "a compelling, contemporary novel about job loss, real estate, anxiety, parenting -- and werewolves." At its vortex is Simon Burns, a young man thrust by joblessness into a role that he clearly dreads: stay-at-home dad. As family tensions rise, Simon is drawn deeper and deeper into a circle of other playground dads. The companionship that first provides him with much needed comfort takes a dangerous leap into the unknown. Before long, the discomforted dad realizes that he himself is changing in most disturbing ways.