Catacombs

In Catalyst, award-winning authors Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough explore the enchanting world of Barque Cats, highly evolved felines who travel on starships and share a unique bond with their human companions. The story follows Chester, a Barque Cat who gains the ability to communicate telepathically with his human, Jubal, as they navigate a crisis triggered by a deadly plague that threatens all animals. Led by the mysterious Pshaw-Ra, who seeks to create a superior hybrid race of cats, the crew embarks on a daring escape to Mau, where unexpected challenges await, including a power struggle among the Mauan royal cats.