From Publishers Weekly
When murder attempts are made on a corporate dynasty of old Earth, the wealthy taMings send offplanet for help. Their shanghaied bodyguard is Cat, a half-human, half-alien telepath whose psychic powers were blocked when he used them to kill in self-defense. Given a temporary cure so that he can protect idealistic Assembly member Lady Elnear taMing, Cat discovers secrets that endanger his own life. The stuff of yesterday's headlines, these include revelations that scion Daric taMing is a drug dealer and holier-than-thou evangelist Sojourner Stryger a closet sadist. Vinge again displays her talent for weaving a complex web of relationshipspersonal, political and socialbut the mass of detail slows this romantic melodrama to a crawl rather than giving life to its bland characters. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Hired by the powerful taMing dynasty to protect its Security Council candidate from assassination, a half- human telepath known as "Cat" uncovers a larger conspiracy that threatens to destroy the remnants of individual freedom in a world controlled by interstellar corporations. Political intrigue, shifting loyalties, and fully realized characters add uncommon depth to this sequel to Psion . Highly recommended for sf collections as well as for mature young adult readers. JCCopyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"First-rate suspense! One of the top science fiction books of the year." --Seattle Times/Post-Intelligencer
“Intense, fast-paced intrigue.”—Locus
“Joan Vinge makes a welcome return to large-scale science fiction . . . a well-told, entertaining tale.”—Chicago Sun-Times
"Outstanding." --C. J. Cherryh
Review
"First-rate suspense! One of the top science fiction books of the year." --Seattle Times/Post-Intelligencer
“Intense, fast-paced intrigue.”—Locus
“Joan Vinge makes a welcome return to large-scale science fiction . . . a well-told, entertaining tale.”—Chicago Sun-Times
"Outstanding." --C. J. Cherryh
Review
"First-rate suspense! One of the top science fiction books of the year." --Seattle Times/Post-Intelligencer
“Intense, fast-paced intrigue.”—Locus
“Joan Vinge makes a welcome return to large-scale science fiction . . . a well-told, entertaining tale.”—Chicago Sun-Times
"Outstanding." --C. J. Cherryh
Book Description
CAT: Street Punk, Psion, Telepath, Survivor. . .
Kidnapped by an interstellar corporation and dragged to Earth, Cat is forced to use his skills to protect those he most hates, those who most hate him . . . .
The taMings. A cyber-augmented, DNA-incestuous clan of such wealth and power that their family arguments change the destiny of worlds. Now one taMing is a killer's target. But which? And who would dare?
Seeking answers, Cat finds lies and savagery, passion and atrocity--trails that lead from crystal valleys to clubs for silver-skinned beauties. From the homicidal enclaves of drug kings to a fanatic's pulpit. From the halls of the Assembly to a cyberspace hell. Seeking assassins, Cat discovers a mystery that could cost him his future. His sanity. His life.
Because Cat is no longer a bodyguard . . .
He's bait.
About the Author
Joan D. Vinge has won two Hugo Awards, one for her novel The Snow Queen. Author of ten novels and a number of film adaptations, her books have been bestsellers here and abroad. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
Catspaw FROM THE PUBLISHER
CAT: Street Punk, Psion, Telepath, Survivor. . . Kidnapped by an interstellar corporation and dragged to Earth, Cat is forced to use his skills to protect those he most hates, those who most hate him . . . . The taMings. A cyber-augmented, DNA-incestuous clan of such wealth and power that their family arguments change the destiny of worlds. Now one taMing is a killer's target. But which? And who would dare? Seeking answers, Cat finds lies and savagery, passion and atrocity--trails that lead from crystal valleys to clubs for silver-skinned beauties. From the homicidal enclaves of drug kings to a fanatic's pulpit. From the halls of the Assembly to a cyberspace hell. Seeking assassins, Cat discovers a mystery that could cost him his future. His sanity. His life. Because Cat is no longer a bodyguard . . . He's bait.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
When murder attempts are made on a corporate dynasty of old Earth, the wealthy taMings send offplanet for help. Their shanghaied bodyguard is Cat, a half-human, half-alien telepath whose psychic powers were blocked when he used them to kill in self-defense. Given a temporary cure so that he can protect idealistic Assembly member Lady Elnear taMing, Cat discovers secrets that endanger his own life. The stuff of yesterday's headlines, these include revelations that scion Daric taMing is a drug dealer and holier-than-thou evangelist Sojourner Stryger a closet sadist. Vinge again displays her talent for weaving a complex web of relationshipspersonal, political and socialbut the mass of detail slows this romantic melodrama to a crawl rather than giving life to its bland characters. (September)
Library Journal
Hired by the powerful taMing dynasty to protect its Security Council candidate from assassination, a half- human telepath known as ``Cat'' uncovers a larger conspiracy that threatens to destroy the remnants of individual freedom in a world controlled by interstellar corporations. Political intrigue, shifting loyalties, and fully realized characters add uncommon depth to this sequel to Psion . Highly recommended for sf collections as well as for mature young adult readers. JC
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