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Werecat #1-3
The Trilogy
The first three installments of the popular Werecat series are an epic thrill ride from Montréal to New York City to the Caribbean. A Readers' Choice finalist from award-winning fantasy author Andrew J. Peters (The City of Seven Gods).
Twenty-two-year-old Jacks is plunged into the hidden world of feline shifters on a lost weekend in Montréal. He emerges with fantastical abilities, but he's also faced with a possessive maker and a wild animal nature he must control if he wants to keep the one man who accepts him for who he is. He's caught between two worlds and soon fighting for survival as a suspect in the gory murders of two men and an enemy of members of his kind who want to destroy man for the atrocities of the past.
The Trilogy includes The Rearing (Book One), The Glaring (Book Two), and The Fugitive (Book Three).
Also in the Werecat series: The Sim Ru Prophecy (Book Four).
Twenty-two-year-old Jacks is plunged into the hidden world of feline shifters on a lost weekend in Montréal. He emerges with fantastical abilities, but he's also faced with a possessive maker and a wild animal nature he must control if he wants to keep the one man who accepts him for who he is. He's caught between two worlds and soon fighting for survival as a suspect in the gory murders of two men and an enemy of members of his kind who want to destroy man for the atrocities of the past.
The Trilogy includes The Rearing (Book One), The Glaring (Book Two), and The Fugitive (Book Three).
Also in the Werecat series: The Sim Ru Prophecy (Book Four).
256 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2014
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About the author
Andrew J. Peters
19 books109 followersAndrew J. Peters is an author, an educator, and an activist. His books have won the Silver Falchion award and been a finalist at the Foreword INDIES (The City of Seven Gods), as well as a Readers' Choice pick at The Romance Reviews (the Werecat series). He has written two fantasy books for young adults (The Seventh Pleiade, Banished Sons of Poseidon), and he is the author of the adult novel Poseidon and Cleito.
His latest novel Irresistible is a gay rom-com based on the oldest extant romance novel in the world.
Andrew grew up in Amherst, New York, studied psychology at Cornell University, and has spent most of his career as a social worker and an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
Most of Andrew’s work takes inspiration from mythological themes, but as a young writer, he adored Agatha Christie. At Smallwood Elementary School, he was briefly a literary celebrity when his school principal invited him to read from his novel Murder at Moosewood Mansion over the P.A. system at lunch.
In the 90s, Andrew founded a ‘Coffeehouse’ in suburban Long Island to provide a safe place for LGBT teens to make friends, express themselves through the creative arts, and get help if they needed it. While he writes about fantasy worlds, his work tends to feature LGBT characters, and he is proud to write gay fiction for readers of all ages.
Andrew lives in New York City with his husband Genaro and their cat Chloë. Outside of writing, he is an administrator and an adjunct professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work.
Andrew is also on Patreon where you can climb aboard his ship on his journey across the rollicking sea of authorhood.
His latest novel Irresistible is a gay rom-com based on the oldest extant romance novel in the world.
Andrew grew up in Amherst, New York, studied psychology at Cornell University, and has spent most of his career as a social worker and an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
Most of Andrew’s work takes inspiration from mythological themes, but as a young writer, he adored Agatha Christie. At Smallwood Elementary School, he was briefly a literary celebrity when his school principal invited him to read from his novel Murder at Moosewood Mansion over the P.A. system at lunch.
In the 90s, Andrew founded a ‘Coffeehouse’ in suburban Long Island to provide a safe place for LGBT teens to make friends, express themselves through the creative arts, and get help if they needed it. While he writes about fantasy worlds, his work tends to feature LGBT characters, and he is proud to write gay fiction for readers of all ages.
Andrew lives in New York City with his husband Genaro and their cat Chloë. Outside of writing, he is an administrator and an adjunct professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work.
Andrew is also on Patreon where you can climb aboard his ship on his journey across the rollicking sea of authorhood.
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December 9, 2017
I was given a copy of this book to review, but it really didn't do it for me.
I came in expecting some fun smutty fantasy, but the series starts out rather dark. Book 1 was particularly rough. Jacks is in an abusive relationship with the controlling werecat who turned him, Benoit. As others have mentioned, the first sex scene in the story is a rough tumble between the two in their werecat form. Between the abuse and the whole animal thing, it's kind of the opposite of sexy. Jacks knows that he needs to get away from Benoit, and he turns to the one other person in his life, Farzan--the young Middle Eastern man who works the graveyard shift at the bodega.
In Book 2, Jacks and Farzan try to navigate the complications of a werecat-human relationship. I think out of the three books, I liked this one the best.
In Book 3, Jacks runs off to find himself amongst a cruise ship full of other sexy werecats. He feels vaguely bad about leaving Farzan behind, but not bad enough to do anything about it. He learns more about who is his and where he came from, as well as about the mysterious society called the Glaring.
I came in expecting some fun smutty fantasy, but the series starts out rather dark. Book 1 was particularly rough. Jacks is in an abusive relationship with the controlling werecat who turned him, Benoit. As others have mentioned, the first sex scene in the story is a rough tumble between the two in their werecat form. Between the abuse and the whole animal thing, it's kind of the opposite of sexy. Jacks knows that he needs to get away from Benoit, and he turns to the one other person in his life, Farzan--the young Middle Eastern man who works the graveyard shift at the bodega.
In Book 2, Jacks and Farzan try to navigate the complications of a werecat-human relationship. I think out of the three books, I liked this one the best.
In Book 3, Jacks runs off to find himself amongst a cruise ship full of other sexy werecats. He feels vaguely bad about leaving Farzan behind, but not bad enough to do anything about it. He learns more about who is his and where he came from, as well as about the mysterious society called the Glaring.
July 8, 2017
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
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From that review: "WereCat: The Trilogy is the first collection of stories I've read by Andrew J. Peters and I'm impressed by his writing. Peters did a splendid job of building a mythology for his werecats, creating a universe complete with a division within the werecat community that's building towards all out war, and yet he doesn't miss out on the smaller details needed to pull you back down into the immediate lives of his main characters and the drama/mating that is derailing all of their lives..."
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Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
For the full review visit http://wp.me/p220KL-b0k
From that review: "WereCat: The Trilogy is the first collection of stories I've read by Andrew J. Peters and I'm impressed by his writing. Peters did a splendid job of building a mythology for his werecats, creating a universe complete with a division within the werecat community that's building towards all out war, and yet he doesn't miss out on the smaller details needed to pull you back down into the immediate lives of his main characters and the drama/mating that is derailing all of their lives..."
For all our reviews, author interviews and such, visit us at http://scatteredthoughtsandroguewords...
April 15, 2018
*I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one elses*
3.5 stars
I struggled to get into this one. The beginning was dark yet intense but it definitely got my heart pounding and not in a nice way.
Jacks and Benoit’s relationship was toxic. Their relationship wasn't about love; it was about Benoit being possessive, controlling and dominant over Jacks.
The story shifts back and forth from present to past which although insightful was at times difficult to keep track of.
The characters were developed really well especially, during Part 2.
The book was well written and nicely.
3.5 stars
I struggled to get into this one. The beginning was dark yet intense but it definitely got my heart pounding and not in a nice way.
Jacks and Benoit’s relationship was toxic. Their relationship wasn't about love; it was about Benoit being possessive, controlling and dominant over Jacks.
The story shifts back and forth from present to past which although insightful was at times difficult to keep track of.
The characters were developed really well especially, during Part 2.
The book was well written and nicely.
April 13, 2018
I actually started reading this and initially, I didn't enjoy it very much, I found the first book a bit depressing, however, the more of the book I read the more I liked it. Book 2 introduces more likeable characters and we really get to see more of the main character's personality and I was hooked by the 3rd book, it is a lot more action-packed and some really interesting characters and locations. Cannot wait to read the next book.
April 20, 2018
holy crap the beginning of this was OMG.. lol i was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was next.. it was amazing.. and the rest of the story didnt dissapoint.. my only sadness for this was the fact this is only 1-3 lol.. i am really hoping there is more to come.. which im 99% sure there is with the way this one ended.. it was amazing.. it was heartbreaking.. it was uplifting.. it made me smile and made me mad.. lol i love when a writer can hit on everything.
January 23, 2018
This was a very interesting book, show a man on a journey to love and a understanding of himself
August 2, 2019
Full review to come.
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November 26, 2014
Have you ever wished an author or publisher would combine the stories of a series into one book? Well Andrew J. Peters and Vagabondage Romance Publishing have done just that with the WERECAT series. Right now you can only get the Trilogy in paper back but you can still get the individual stories as eBooks as well.
The first three stories of the WERECAT series have been combined into one sweet read. Now I don’t mean sweet as in warm and fuzzy because this isn’t your warm and fuzzy kind of shifter story, although it does have its moments. I mean it as in “Sweet” all I have to do is flip the page, no distractions to continue the story. You might call the way they combined these stories the ultimate in box sets.
Andrew J Peters wrote each story with just the bare minimum of repetition in the beginning of each story so you are not rereading the last story twice as you progress. Another bonus is you still get to enjoy all three covers too, they are included. I’m not a fan of a lot of time switching, going from the present to the past. There is quite a bit in the first book but it was needed to set up the series and Andrew did make it work well for the story.
I really enjoyed Andrews take on the Weres in his story. These are not born Weres. There is an old and possibly dark magic to the transformation from human to werecat. Little spoiler here, it isn’t just a quick little bite that starts this transformation. Nor is it a sexual thing, but that can be included too. *wink* I also enjoyed his choice of animal for his weres. Big cats (lions, tigers, panthers and other assorted species of big cats are included) are not really large pack animals which add to this story. Not only because cats are one of my favorite animals but because he has included a bit of the spiritual connection between them and humans. Andrew has also given us a reason to look at our own cats as well as the neighborhood cats with a little suspicion.
With magic comes mystery and intrigue. The werecats are dwindling in numbers and something has to be done to ensure their survival. They are ready to do whatever it takes. Whether that means going to war or reclaiming the old magic, old magic that has fallen into the hands of a new werecat. One who hasn’t lost his human connection while learning about his new life and trying to hang on to his humanity. As well as the man he loves.
This is one or three stories you will enjoy. It does end on a cliff hanger but never fear Andrew isn’t going to leave us hanging. He is planning one possibly two more stories to bring this adventure to an exciting end. Keep your eyes open and on Andrew J Peters. So grab you cute little kitty, get comfy and enjoy.
The first three stories of the WERECAT series have been combined into one sweet read. Now I don’t mean sweet as in warm and fuzzy because this isn’t your warm and fuzzy kind of shifter story, although it does have its moments. I mean it as in “Sweet” all I have to do is flip the page, no distractions to continue the story. You might call the way they combined these stories the ultimate in box sets.
Andrew J Peters wrote each story with just the bare minimum of repetition in the beginning of each story so you are not rereading the last story twice as you progress. Another bonus is you still get to enjoy all three covers too, they are included. I’m not a fan of a lot of time switching, going from the present to the past. There is quite a bit in the first book but it was needed to set up the series and Andrew did make it work well for the story.
I really enjoyed Andrews take on the Weres in his story. These are not born Weres. There is an old and possibly dark magic to the transformation from human to werecat. Little spoiler here, it isn’t just a quick little bite that starts this transformation. Nor is it a sexual thing, but that can be included too. *wink* I also enjoyed his choice of animal for his weres. Big cats (lions, tigers, panthers and other assorted species of big cats are included) are not really large pack animals which add to this story. Not only because cats are one of my favorite animals but because he has included a bit of the spiritual connection between them and humans. Andrew has also given us a reason to look at our own cats as well as the neighborhood cats with a little suspicion.
With magic comes mystery and intrigue. The werecats are dwindling in numbers and something has to be done to ensure their survival. They are ready to do whatever it takes. Whether that means going to war or reclaiming the old magic, old magic that has fallen into the hands of a new werecat. One who hasn’t lost his human connection while learning about his new life and trying to hang on to his humanity. As well as the man he loves.
This is one or three stories you will enjoy. It does end on a cliff hanger but never fear Andrew isn’t going to leave us hanging. He is planning one possibly two more stories to bring this adventure to an exciting end. Keep your eyes open and on Andrew J Peters. So grab you cute little kitty, get comfy and enjoy.
August 4, 2016
This is a collection of 3 short pieces of fiction originally released as ebooks. Now they’ve been brought together almost as one full novel…but there’s more to come because the story isn’t over yet.
The first part is almost straight up horror, which is totally my thing. By the second part, it starts to expand and focus more on the main character and his relationship with another man/werecat—this segment really establishes our connection to the main character, not to mention, things get pretty sexy. Together, the first 2 parts remind me of a gay version of the 1982 horror film Cat People. Part 3 is the longest segment, in which the story and its world begin to expand into more of a fantasy realm as we learn of divisions and conflicts between werecats. I imagine the next installment of the series is going to become pretty epic and feature some major battles. If you are a fan of shapeshifter fiction, gay fantasy romance, and even werewolf fantasy novels, the Werecat series is definitely going to draw you in.
The first part is almost straight up horror, which is totally my thing. By the second part, it starts to expand and focus more on the main character and his relationship with another man/werecat—this segment really establishes our connection to the main character, not to mention, things get pretty sexy. Together, the first 2 parts remind me of a gay version of the 1982 horror film Cat People. Part 3 is the longest segment, in which the story and its world begin to expand into more of a fantasy realm as we learn of divisions and conflicts between werecats. I imagine the next installment of the series is going to become pretty epic and feature some major battles. If you are a fan of shapeshifter fiction, gay fantasy romance, and even werewolf fantasy novels, the Werecat series is definitely going to draw you in.
November 7, 2015
Who doesn’t love some dark magic? Right? I do. Andrew J. Peters wrote a spectacular trilogy. A trilogy he is turning into a series. That excites me because this closed on a cliffy and that made me all sorts of freaked out.
This is a wonderful journey of intrigue, mystery, suspense, and yes, magic! When I thought werecat at first, I didn’t really think deep enough. This book isn’t just one breed. There’s panthers, lions, tigers… the whole big cat clan going on. I really found that to be awesome.
Of course what made this so wonderful for me was the whole: ONLY ONE CAN SAVE THEM ALL, situation.
These books were dramatic, suspenseful, exciting, and thoroughly entertaining! Can’t wait for more!
This is a wonderful journey of intrigue, mystery, suspense, and yes, magic! When I thought werecat at first, I didn’t really think deep enough. This book isn’t just one breed. There’s panthers, lions, tigers… the whole big cat clan going on. I really found that to be awesome.
Of course what made this so wonderful for me was the whole: ONLY ONE CAN SAVE THEM ALL, situation.
These books were dramatic, suspenseful, exciting, and thoroughly entertaining! Can’t wait for more!
June 17, 2023
DNF’d at 50%.
The story sounded interesting and I wanted to like it. I’m disappointed that I didn’t like it. I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway November 26, 2016.
The story sounded interesting and I wanted to like it. I’m disappointed that I didn’t like it. I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway November 26, 2016.
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