Description
The debut novel from master storyteller Tad Williams, Tailchaser's Song has surprised and enchanted readers for decades
"A fantasy of epic proportions in the vein of Watership Down." -San Diego Union
Meet Fritti Tailchaser, a ginger tom cat of rare courage and curiosity, a born survivor in a world of heroes and villains, of powerful feline gods and whiskery legends about those strange furless, erect creatures called M'an.
Join Tailchaser on his magical quest to rescue his catfriend Hushpad-a quest that will take him all the way to cat hell and beyond...
About the Author
Tad Williams has held more jobs than any sane person should admit to-singing in a band, selling shoes, managing a financial institution, throwing newspapers, and designing military manuals, to name just a few. He also hosted a syndicated radio show for ten years, worked in theater and television production, taught both grade-school and college classes, and worked in multimedia for a major computer firm. He is cofounder of an interactive television company, and is currently writing comic books and film and television scripts as well. Tad and his family live in London and the San Francisco Bay Area. You can find Tad Williams at tadwilliams.com.
Reviews
"A fantasy of epic proportions in the vein of Watership Down." -San Diego Union
"Williams' understanding of the nuances of feline behavior and psychology, as well as his riveting storytelling and memorable characters, make the book a classic of its genre." -Cat Fancy Magazine
"Williams' fantasy, in the tradition of Watership Down, captures the nuances and delights of feline behavior in a story that should appeal to both fantasy and cat lovers. Fantasy lovers will lose their hearts to Tailchaser and his companions." -Library Journal
"A wonderfully exciting quest fantasy.... Fantasy fans are sure to be enthralled by this remarkable book." -Booklist
"More than just an absorbing adventure, more than just a fanciful tale of cat lore.... Fritti faces challenges-responsibility, loyalty, and loss-that are universal. His is the story of growing up, or accepting change, or coming of age." -Seventeen
"Creating as fully realized a habitat as that of Watership Down and other imaginative animal communities, California radio personality Williams's first novel should engage the fancy of cat lovers." -Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780756415518
Author Tad Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint DAW Books
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 369g
"A fantasy of epic proportions in the vein of Watership Down." -San Diego Union
Meet Fritti Tailchaser, a ginger tom cat of rare courage and curiosity, a born survivor in a world of heroes and villains, of powerful feline gods and whiskery legends about those strange furless, erect creatures called M'an.
Join Tailchaser on his magical quest to rescue his catfriend Hushpad-a quest that will take him all the way to cat hell and beyond...
About the Author
Tad Williams has held more jobs than any sane person should admit to-singing in a band, selling shoes, managing a financial institution, throwing newspapers, and designing military manuals, to name just a few. He also hosted a syndicated radio show for ten years, worked in theater and television production, taught both grade-school and college classes, and worked in multimedia for a major computer firm. He is cofounder of an interactive television company, and is currently writing comic books and film and television scripts as well. Tad and his family live in London and the San Francisco Bay Area. You can find Tad Williams at tadwilliams.com.
Reviews
"A fantasy of epic proportions in the vein of Watership Down." -San Diego Union
"Williams' understanding of the nuances of feline behavior and psychology, as well as his riveting storytelling and memorable characters, make the book a classic of its genre." -Cat Fancy Magazine
"Williams' fantasy, in the tradition of Watership Down, captures the nuances and delights of feline behavior in a story that should appeal to both fantasy and cat lovers. Fantasy lovers will lose their hearts to Tailchaser and his companions." -Library Journal
"A wonderfully exciting quest fantasy.... Fantasy fans are sure to be enthralled by this remarkable book." -Booklist
"More than just an absorbing adventure, more than just a fanciful tale of cat lore.... Fritti faces challenges-responsibility, loyalty, and loss-that are universal. His is the story of growing up, or accepting change, or coming of age." -Seventeen
"Creating as fully realized a habitat as that of Watership Down and other imaginative animal communities, California radio personality Williams's first novel should engage the fancy of cat lovers." -Publishers Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780756415518
Author Tad Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint DAW Books
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 369g
