Synopsis: "In the year 1666, a young Prince of Cats named Rand dwelt peacefully in Londontown with his beloved sisters, Jill and Colleen. He spent his nights at the theater, drinking in the works of Shakespeare..." "All stories have to begin somewhere, and this is where the story of Tybalt, King of Dreaming Cats, began..." "'Rat-Catcher' can be read at any point, as it is background for the series. It is best read after at least two volumes of the main series, to give a firm grounding in the character." As per author's Web site.