"Catwalk, A Feline Odyssey", an exciting new adventure story the whole family can enjoy.

"Catwalk" is the true-to-life story of a young, comfort-loving tabby cat who suddenly finds herself adrift in a big, impersonal, and occasionally hostile world.

Tiger begins her life as one of five kittens in an "accidental" litter, and is eventually adopted by a spoiled young woman, Beth, and her new husband, Sam.

Showered with love and attention, Tiger is totally content in her happy home. Then trouble strikes in the form of Donna, the couple's new baby.

Feeling neglected and more than a little jealous, Tiger misbehaves and is soon relegated to being an outdoor cat. When Tiger herself becomes pregnant, Beth insists that the cat be disposed of, so Sam drops her off at a nearby industrial park.

Alone, and with her babies due any minute, Tiger must find shelter, and fast. She tries to find her way home, but goes into labor and is forced to seek shelter in an old warehouse. Two kittens are born, and for the next few weeks Tiger must hunt every night in a nearby field to feed herself and her babies.

When the workers find them, they accept and care for the little family. Their best friend is Charlie, a loner who shares his lunch with Tiger daily. Also employed at the warehouse are two forklift operators; Pam, a small but feisty brunette, and Harold, a male chauvinist who resents Pam.

Disputes between them eventually result in Harold being fired, and he vows revenge. He attempts to sabotage Pam's machine, but instead he and one of the kittens are killed.

Pam's sympathy for the dead kitten and its distraught mother bring her and Charlie together, and they become romantically involved. After a fishing trip where Tiger is half-drowned, Charlie proposes and Pam accepts.

On a warm spring afternoon, Tiger wanders out to the loading dock and sees an untended van parked with its cargo door open. She slips inside to inspect the contents and is trapped. Unable to make herself heard, Tiger is carried along as a unwilling passenger to an uncertain destination.

Her odyssey ultimately takes her halfway across the continent, and brings her in contact with such diverse characters as a Cajun fisherman, a game warden and his wife, a trio of hoboes, and a Mexican-American family.

She is befriended by many, abused by some, but her indomitable spirit always carries her through. Her struggle for survival and her search for home and family is a story animal lovers of all ages will want to read and share.

Although told in the cat's own voice, it manages to avoid the usual conceits and pretensions that are common pitfalls in that particular manner of storytelling. This engaging narrative will strike a note of recognition with anyone who has ever been "owned" by a cat. Tiger doesn't solve any murders or save anyone's life, but she is guaranteed to get under your skin.

This story is suitable for adults and all but the youngest children.

Kathie Freeman was born in Ventura County in Southern California and attended Newbury Park Academy, now know as Newbury Park Adentist Academy. After graduation she moved to the San Fernando Valley where she met and married her husband. It was during her course of study at Valley College that she first began to seriously consider writing as a career.

Ms. Freeman now resides in the San Joaquin Valley with her husband, one dog, and five cats. During their 35 years together they have found room in their hearts and home for more than 2 dozen cats, all but one of which have been rescued strays.
Although "Catwalk" is her first full-length book, Ms. Freeman is the author of numerous articles and short stories, and is currently working on a follow-up book to "Catwalk". A Spanish language version of "Catwalk" is also in the works.

Ordering information:
"Catwalk" is available in the following editions:
Paperback - 256 pages - ISBN 0-9742062-3-7
May be purchased from Amazon.com, Powells.com, or Barnesandnoble.com or directly from the author at www.catbook.biz, or may be ordered through all major retailers.

Book retailers may order directly from www.lightningsource.com
It is also available as an e-book in your choice of formats from Amazon.com, Powells.com, or 1stbooks.com

For more information or to request a media review copy contact:
kathiefreeman@att.net