King of the Dogs, Queen of the Cats

Join the Antic Tour of Interspecies Marvels at Scofflaw Circus on the planet Boon, where dogs, cats, and humans come together in an extraordinary display of talent and spectacle. Amidst the chaos, junior Senator Gio Barbaro, a clone descendant of an ancient leader, faces a pivotal choice when recruited by the ringmaster cat, Scratch, challenging the status quo upheld by his family. This novella by award-winning author James Patrick Kelly explores themes of action, politics, and identity, inviting listeners to wonder how the audience—and Gio—will respond to the unfolding drama in the center ring.