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Catalyst

a Tale of the Barque Cats
Jul 13, 2011BPLNextBestAdults rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Earth is no longer inhabitable - people and cats now travel the galaxy. Duchess, a telepathic Barque Cat and prized breeder, rids her ship of vermin and detects potential safety hazards. Her newest kitten, Chester, however has plans of his own that do not include being a helpful ship’s cat. When a wide-spread plague develops, the corrupt galactic government threatens the destruction of all contaminated animals. Duchess’s owner, Janina, and her veterinarian love interest, partner with others, including a con artist, try to prevent this catastrophe. While this effort includes many expected facets of McCaffrey and Scarborough’s writing - set off Earth; romance; well-developed characters - Catalyst’s storyline is lacking depth. This fast read is adult science fiction, but would be an appropriate suggestion for teens. This book would appeal to female readers, especially if they are cat lovers.