Charlie Ashanti, a.k.a. Lionboy, has the ability to speak with all kinds of cats, due to an incident when he was a baby. Not very many people know about it, but this ability becomes invaluable, when he finds that his parents, both scientists, have disappeared from their home in Britain, and Charlie suspects foul play. Through a network of cats, Charlie is able to track the scientists, who have been kidnapped by a nebulous organization called The Corporacy. His journey to rescue them is a page-turning adventure across Europe. Sequels include The Chase and The Truth.
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0142402265
ISBN-13: 9780142402269