Cat books in order

The Cat series by Joan D. Vinge follows a telepathic half-human protagonist through three science fiction novels about power, exploitation, and identity.
Series · Science Fiction · Cyberpunk · Space Opera

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Psion 1982 Joan D. Vinge Buy
2 Catspaw 1988 Joan D. Vinge Buy
3 Dreamfall 1996 Joan D. Vinge Buy

Joan D. Vinge’s Cat series follows one of science fiction’s most distinctive protagonists — a half-human, half-alien telepath known only as Cat. Born into poverty and raised on the streets, Cat discovers his psychic abilities and gets drawn into increasingly dangerous situations where his powers make him both valuable and vulnerable.

The three novels — Psion, Catspaw, and Dreamfall — were published across fourteen years, and each substantially raises the stakes for Cat. The series deals with exploitation, class, and the ethics of power, wrapping its social commentary in compelling science fiction adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cat series?

There are three books in the Cat series, published between 1982 and 1996.

What is the first book in the Cat series?

The first book in the Cat series is Psion, published in 1982.

What is the Cat series about?

The Cat series follows Cat, a young half-human telepath living on the margins of a spacefaring civilization. Psion introduces him as a street kid who discovers his psychic abilities, Catspaw takes him into the dangerous world of corporate politics, and Dreamfall sends him to a planet where his powers put him at the center of a cultural conflict.

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