Every cat lover knows that felines live on the edge of the unexplained. They scrutinize empty spaces, vanish into thin air, and possess a quiet wisdom (or a calculating mischief) that humans can only guess at.
The Nine Lives Library is a new multi-volume anthology series from Thalia Press dedicated to the secret worlds of cats. From cozy mysteries and urban legends to dark noir and historical tales, these collections celebrate the independent spirit, sharp instincts, and enduring mystery of our favorite four-legged companions.
Volume One: Curious Cats
They say curiosity is a dangerous trait, but for a cat, it is a way of life. In this premier volume of The Nine Lives Library, journey alongside an unforgettable cast of feline protagonists who find themselves tangled up in mysteries, solving crimes, and outsmarting the humans around them.
Curious Cats offers a diverse mix of suspense, humor, and heart by 12 contemporary fiction writers.
Featured authors in this volume include:
- Andrew Bennett — Back Pasture
- Ria Cabral — Nine Lives Left
- Debbie De Louise — Sam Spaded
- Terence Gallagher — Nine Ties
- Jo Jardinia — The Cat House Massacre
- Paul Lewthwaite — Cats Will Mew and Mice Will Have Their Day
- Kai Lovelace — Lord Simon’s Demise
- Sharon Marchisello — Manny the Magnificent
- Jennie McLamb — Cats and Rats
- D.R. Ransdell — Spring Cleaning
- Cynthia Rice — Survival of the Fittest
- Robert Walton — Joan’s Glass Lion
Curl Up With Your Copy Today
Curious Cats is available in paperback and ebook formats. To order immediately, visit Amazon for your paperback or ebook version (Curious Cats in enrolled in Kindle Unlimited). You can also order a paperback copy from your favorite bookstore starting in late June by asking them to order ISBN # 978-1960556363.
Look Out for Upcoming Volumes!
Keep an eye out for the next installment of The Nine Lives Library:
- Volume Two: Midnight Mousers (Coming July 2026) – A collection of neo noir short stories featuring alley cats, street cats, crime cats, and more.
- Volume Three: Feline Fables (Coming October 2026) – A collection steeped in myth, magic, and the ancient folklore of the feline.
Meet Our Founding Editor
Meet the late great Chicken Fat, a cat of exceptional wit and literary taste who was the driving force behind The Nine Lives Library. Whether lounging around his pool in Palm Springs with a hot summer read or prowling the banks of Montana’s Madison River in search of other wildlife to join his book club, Chicken Fat was a champion of cat literature and a stellar ambassador of his species. His dignity and guidance will be remembered forever — and his legacy will always live on in the pages of The Nine Lives Library.
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