Catacombs
A Tale of the Barque Cats
By Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough | Publisher: Random House Worlds
About the book
The spacefaring Barque Cats are valued members of every vessel’s crew, thanks to their special bond with humans. Then Pshaw-Ra, a mysterious cat with highly advanced knowledge, gives the felines the power of telepathy. When panic over a virulent plague drives the government to exterminate animals, Pshaw-Ra guides the cats and humans of the starship Ranzo to safety on his home planet, Mau. But Pshaw-Ra has a hidden agenda. His ultimate goal? Mate the Barque Cats with their godlike counterparts who rule on Mau and create a superior race to conquer the universe. His plans, however, may be doomed by his daughters’ battle royal to become queen, by a suspicious Barque Cat with an equally curious human friend—and by something stirring deep beneath the city with a hunger to devour all life . . . and an undying hatred for cats.
Editions of Catacombs
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780345513786
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345513793
- EBook
- ISBN 9780345524782
Read an Excerpt
The spacefaring Barque Cats are valued members of every vessel’s crew, thanks to their special bond with humans. Then Pshaw-Ra, a mysterious cat with highly advanced knowledge, gives the felines the power of telepathy. When panic over a virulent plague drives the government to exterminate animals, Pshaw-Ra guides the cats and humans of the starship Ranzo to safety on his home planet, Mau. But Pshaw-Ra has a hidden agenda. His ultimate goal? Mate the Barque Cats with their godlike counterparts who rule on Mau and create a superior race to conquer the universe. His plans, however, may be doomed by his daughters’ battle royal to become queen, by a suspicious Barque Cat with an equally curious human friend—and by something stirring deep beneath the city with a hunger to devour all life . . . and an undying hatred for cats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catacombs about?
The spacefaring Barque Cats are valued members of every vessel’s crew, thanks to their special bond with humans. Then Pshaw-Ra, a mysterious cat with highly advanced knowledge, gives the felines the power of telepathy. When panic over a virulent plague drives the government to exterminate animals, Pshaw-Ra guides the cats and humans of the starship Ranzo to safety on his home planet, Mau. But Pshaw-Ra has a hidden agenda. His ultimate goal? Mate the Barque Cats with their godlike counterparts who rule on Mau and create a superior race to conquer the universe. His plans, however, may be doomed by his daughters’ battle royal to become queen, by a suspicious Barque Cat with an equally curious human friend—and by something stirring deep beneath the city with a hunger to devour all life . . . and an undying hatred for cats.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Catacombs?
Fiction > Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Catacombs?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345513786
Is Catacombs part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Tale of Barque Cats
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Catacombs?
Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Catacombs is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780345513786) and paperback(ISBN 9780345513793) and ebook(ISBN 9780345524782)
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