Tag, the Cat books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Tag, the Cat series?"

"There are two books in the Tag, the Cat series, published between 1997 and 1998."

Q: "What is the first book in the Tag, the Cat series?"

"The first book in the Tag, the Cat series is The Wild Road, published in 1997."

Q: "Who is Gabriel King?"

"Gabriel King is a pen name used by Jane Johnson and her partner M. John Harrison. The Wild Road (1997) and The Golden Cat (1998) were written under this shared pseudonym and follow a cat named Tag through a magical version of the real world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Wild Road	1997	Jane Johnson	Buy
2	The Golden Cat	1998	Jane Johnson	Buy

The Tag, the Cat series consists of The Wild Road (1997) and The Golden Cat (1998), published under the Gabriel King pen name shared by Jane Johnson and M. John Harrison. The books follow a street cat named Tag through a magical version of England where cats have their own history and mythology.

The duology is an unusual entry in Johnson’s bibliography, combining animal fiction with literary fantasy in a way that appeals to both children and adult readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tag, the Cat series?

There are two books in the Tag, the Cat series, published between 1997 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Tag, the Cat series?

The first book in the Tag, the Cat series is The Wild Road, published in 1997.

Who is Gabriel King?

Gabriel King is a pen name used by Jane Johnson and her partner M. John Harrison. The Wild Road (1997) and The Golden Cat (1998) were written under this shared pseudonym and follow a cat named Tag through a magical version of the real world.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order