Clare Bell Books

Struggling with trauma from her childhood, a solitary cat named Newt is haunted by nightmares of a creature she calls the Dreambiter. Despite her fears, she finds solace among the sea creatures on her beach. When a group of cats known as the Named arrives seeking refuge, conflict arises between Newt and Ratha, their leader, over the protection of the sea animals. As tensions rise, both cats discover unexpected similarities and must confront their pasts to find resolution and understanding.

The arrival of an enigmatic stranger brings significant change to Ratha's clan, challenging her understanding of the power she wields through her fire-creature. As Ratha navigates the complexities of leadership and the dynamics within her community, she must confront whether this newcomer truly grasps the depths of their bond and the potential consequences of their shared abilities. This story explores themes of leadership, trust, and the transformative impact of new relationships.

The plot revolves around Ratha and her daughter Thistle-chaser, who encounter a tribe of mammoth-hunting cats with a collective consciousness. This discovery challenges Ratha's belief in the uniqueness of her own kind, leading to potential conflict over resources. As tensions rise, Thistle-chaser's unique abilities may hold the key to resolving the situation, but both must confront their shared past to find a way forward. Themes of understanding, conflict, and the struggle for survival are central to their journey.

Set in a prehistoric world, the story follows Ratha, a young herder of the Named, intelligent wild cats who protect their herds from the Un-Named, their rivals. Initially believing the Un-Named to be lesser beings, Ratha's perspective shifts after an encounter with a taunting raider. As she discovers a powerful ability, her life takes a turn when the clan leader banishes her. Now exiled, Ratha must learn to harness her newfound strength and navigate survival without the skills of a hunter.

The first exhibition and catalogue focused on Lichtenstein's seascapes, it will feature a recreation of his since destroyed Super Sunset billboard commission. This monumental Pop image has not been seen since its one-time presentation outside Philadelphia in 1967. x