FUR

by Matthew Cash, Linda Nagle (Editor)

The old aged pensioners of Boxford are very set in their ways, loyal to each other and their daily routines. With families and loved ones either moved on to pastures new or maybe even the next life, these folk can get dependant on one another. But what happens when the natural ailments of old age begin to take their toll? What if they were given the opportunity to heal and overcome the things that make every day life less tolerable? What if they were given this ability without their consent?When a group of local thugs attack the village's wealthy Victor Krauss they unwittingly create a maelstrom of events that not only could destroy their home, but everyone in and around it.Are the old folk the cause or the cure of the horrors?

376 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2021

About the author

Author Biography

Matthew Cash, or Matty-Bob Cash as he is known to most, was born and raised in Suffolk; which is the setting for his debut novel Pinprick. He is compiler and editor of Death By Chocolate, a chocoholic horror Anthology and the 12Days: STOCKING FILLERS Anthology. In 2016 he launched his own publishing house Burdizzo Books and took shit-hot editor and author Em Dehaney on board to keep him in shape and together they brought into existence SPARKS: an electrical horror anthology, The Reverend Burdizzo’s Hymn Book, Under The Weather* Visions From the Void ** and The Burdizzo Mix Tape Vol. 1.
He has numerous solo releases on Kindle and several collections in paperback.
Originally with Burdizzo Books, the intention was to compile charity anthologies a few times a year but his creation has grown into something so much more powerful *insert mad laughter here*. He is currently working on numerous projects, his third novel FUR was launched in 2018.
*With Back Road Books
** With Jonathan Butcher

He has always written stories since he first learnt to write and most, although not all, tend to slip into the many layered murky depths of the Horror genre.
His influences ranged from when he first started reading to Present day are, to name but a small select few; Roald Dahl, James Herbert, Clive Barker, Stephen King, Stephen Laws, and more recently he enjoys Adam Nevill, F.R Tallis, Michael Bray, Gary Fry, William Meikle and Iain Rob Wright (who featured Matty-Bob in his famous A-Z of Horror title M is For Matty-Bob, plus Matthew wrote his own version of events which was included as a bonus).
He is a father of two, a husband of one and a zoo keeper of numerous fur babies.

You can find him here:
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Reviews

[Teresa Tidwell]

Wow!

What a story! Finding even half decent werewolf horror is a struggle at best. I found Fur by chance, and that led me to the prequel werewolf . after reading the prequel, I knew I had to read Fur. Its one helluva great book! From start to finish, excellent characters, tons of action, and great werewolves. This is definitely one that you will not want to put dawn.

[Cecilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoa! Geriatric Werewolves!!!

In his 'aknowledgements', Matthew Cash said he never wanted to write a werewolf or vampire story. What the heck was this guy thinking!!! FUR is one of the best werewolf stories I've read!

The main characters are OAP (old age pensioners) that meet regularly in a cafe/grocery store for their coffee and chat. This story takes place in England so there are lots of "British" terms, settings and talk that are a bit different to "American" ears but makes the tale that much more charming(?) shall we say.

This really is one of the better werewolf stories I've read and has some of the more shocking incidents taking place than I've read in other horror tales. Also, the author writes with a bit of humor to balance the scary and grotesque.

I'll be reading more by this author and even though he said he didn't want to...I hope he's written or will consider writing a vampire story...and more werewolf books! Please, Matthew Cash!

[MIKE OKELLEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have been reading werewolf books all my life (long time) and this book is different than any i have ever read a little talkie at times and gory in the last half of the book but what the hell its about werewolves right........ warning read the first book or you will miss some important details

[Kelly Rickard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pensioners and werewolves a great premise that Matthew Cash pulls off with ease. With hints to the Nazis and a intriguing backstory leaving me wanting more this was a really enjoyable read. A background setting of poverty and how devastating societal deprivation on a council estate can so easily create gang culture and the missing family that people in that situation are longing for. School kids already a lost cause and the  hopelessness of a future of already planning on going on the dole when they leave school and the ill gotten wealth of crime and violence. No wonder that people are creating their chosen family and will do anything to protect their chosen pack. A good look at the loss and deaths surrounding an older person. Forgotten about, overlooked and constantly threatened with the fear of being mugged just for leaving their house to go to the local café to hang out with their remaining friends, what would you do in that situation given the opportunity to have your power back and a healthier longer life.  

[emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the prequel to this and started fur immediately, but I don’t think it was as good. I love the matts writing but found fur quite lengthy like he was trying to make it into a novel from a short story so sometimes imo this one was too drawn out. It’s still good, which is why I gave it 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

holy smokes!!

Holy smokes!! Such a wild ride for a bunch of 80 year olds!! I was not sure I was going to like a story about a bunch of 80 year olds but it was awesome!! I laughed and cried!! Can’t wait to see what happens next!!