First published 2025
In a city overrun by rats, a talking feline named Maurice hatches a clever con with a band of philosophy-debating rodents. But when their scam goes awry, the wisecracking cat and his cohort must use their wits to outwit a clueless mayor and save their own skins. At the heart of this madcap adventure lies the unlikely bond between Maurice and his bickering, philosophy-debating rats.
Genres: fiction, animals, adventure, fantasy, comedy, anthropomorphic
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-heroes
Setting: Discworld
336 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins