Thompson's Cat

"Thompson's Cat" by Robert Moore Williams, focuses on the exploration of an abandoned planet and the unraveling mystery of a deadly infection faced by a space crew. Captain Thompson and his team stumble upon a deserted world, discovering the remnants of a civilization destroyed by a mysterious threat. When a crew member is bitten by a strange insect, an infection begins to spread rapidly, causing panic and forcing Captain Thompson to make tough decisions to stop the deadly virus. In a surprising turn, Buster, the ship's cat, becomes the unexpected hero by identifying the almost invisible carrier of the infection, turning him into a hero in a desperate fight for survival. The novel mixes science fiction with themes of survival, cosmic unpredictability, and the bravery found in unexpected places.