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The Lynx Who Came in From the Cold
On a 4th of July camping trip to Baxter State Park, Meagan Robichaud was surprised when an injured lynx stumbled into her camp and collapsed in front of her. Despite logic or reason, she chose to stay and treat the wound instead of running. Even more inexplicably, she then found herself taking the surprisingly compliant animal home. Her plan was to call the authorities and have the animal taken in for treatment.
Then the cat asked her not to. The Lynx Who Came in From the Cold is an urban fantasy featuring a sarcastic European lynx, psychically bound to a young computer security specialist. The two live in a world where a few people possess superpowers of questionable effectiveness, nominally wild animals with all aggression removed have been made into the pets of the rich and powerful, and malefactors lurk in the background, seeking to take advantage of those around them for their own benefit. Supported by a psychic link that lets them feel each other's emotions and speak each other's languages, Hyperion and Meagan form an unlikely friendship, Meagan struggling to run her computer security business against a background of characters, even the supposedly friendly ones, that simply want to make life miserable for everyone around them. And Hyperion, struggling to comprehend a strange, illogical, and frequently violent, species.
Then the cat asked her not to. The Lynx Who Came in From the Cold is an urban fantasy featuring a sarcastic European lynx, psychically bound to a young computer security specialist. The two live in a world where a few people possess superpowers of questionable effectiveness, nominally wild animals with all aggression removed have been made into the pets of the rich and powerful, and malefactors lurk in the background, seeking to take advantage of those around them for their own benefit. Supported by a psychic link that lets them feel each other's emotions and speak each other's languages, Hyperion and Meagan form an unlikely friendship, Meagan struggling to run her computer security business against a background of characters, even the supposedly friendly ones, that simply want to make life miserable for everyone around them. And Hyperion, struggling to comprehend a strange, illogical, and frequently violent, species.
236 pages, Paperback
Published July 20, 2023
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About the author
P.D. Haggerty
4 books4 followersPaul Haggerty is a semi-respectable SF fan, having read almost enough of the classics, though never being able to remember the details when pressed. Not being particularly clever, he is human, after all, Paul has entered into a partnership with the house cats, being their literary catspaw to ham-handedly transform their brilliant ideas into hopefully acceptable English.
In addition to writing fiction, Paul provides occasional reviews for SFRevu and Gumshoe Review
The first book in the planned trilogy, Road Kill, was published in August of 2022. The second book, The Cat Who Came in From the Cold was published in July of 2023. Look for the third book, The International Criminal Conspiracy in late 2023/early 2024.
In addition to writing fiction, Paul provides occasional reviews for SFRevu and Gumshoe Review
The first book in the planned trilogy, Road Kill, was published in August of 2022. The second book, The Cat Who Came in From the Cold was published in July of 2023. Look for the third book, The International Criminal Conspiracy in late 2023/early 2024.
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September 4, 2025
Being a Lynx myself...
Being a Lynx myself...occasionally, that is, I was delighted to find a book featuring one of my kind. I, however, am an ordinary Canadian Lynx. Hyperion is extraordinary! There's a lot more to him than is apparent. The surprises keep coming, and so does the danger. And given what was in Megan's emergency bag, I suspect we do not know everything about Megan either.
And who knew cats rumbled through math equations as they sleep? I mean, I do math in my mind to fall asleep, but I certainly don't dream it! Well, not usually, but then I am only part Cat.
This good read ends well.
The content is clean. Great editing, too. I love the twists, turns, and tangles.
Happy reading!
Being a Lynx myself...occasionally, that is, I was delighted to find a book featuring one of my kind. I, however, am an ordinary Canadian Lynx. Hyperion is extraordinary! There's a lot more to him than is apparent. The surprises keep coming, and so does the danger. And given what was in Megan's emergency bag, I suspect we do not know everything about Megan either.
And who knew cats rumbled through math equations as they sleep? I mean, I do math in my mind to fall asleep, but I certainly don't dream it! Well, not usually, but then I am only part Cat.
This good read ends well.
The content is clean. Great editing, too. I love the twists, turns, and tangles.
Happy reading!
March 1, 2024
The coolest, most imaginative book I’ve read in ages!
The main character, Hyperion, is a lynx that has been injured when Meagan comes across him in the woods of Maine while camping. She takes him home as he is too injured to react negatively to a two-legged. And from there, the story departs traditional reality and becomes the most interesting fantasy/mystery/fable that tests the bounds of reality in a most delightful way. It is VERY cool!
The main character, Hyperion, is a lynx that has been injured when Meagan comes across him in the woods of Maine while camping. She takes him home as he is too injured to react negatively to a two-legged. And from there, the story departs traditional reality and becomes the most interesting fantasy/mystery/fable that tests the bounds of reality in a most delightful way. It is VERY cool!
April 6, 2024
Excellent…simply excellent! This is a fun read…..science fictionish, mystery, humor, a mysterious lynx (who can talk), evil doers doing evil deeds, charming characters (except the evil doers), really well written, no sex and no graphic violence, and no cliffhanger ending. What more could you ask?
Definitely a “curl up in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and read” book. It grabbed me and held on tight until I stayed up way too late to finish it.
Definitely a “curl up in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and read” book. It grabbed me and held on tight until I stayed up way too late to finish it.
April 28, 2024
An Exquisite Story
This has got to be my all time favorite book. This author is brilliant in being able to tell a tale so unlikely to be true, that it feels entirely possible. The premise of a talking Lynx that is a genius and can mind meld with people he cares about and can speak is one of the best genre's I've read in a long time. I highly recommend this book and the author.
This has got to be my all time favorite book. This author is brilliant in being able to tell a tale so unlikely to be true, that it feels entirely possible. The premise of a talking Lynx that is a genius and can mind meld with people he cares about and can speak is one of the best genre's I've read in a long time. I highly recommend this book and the author.
September 3, 2024
The Lynx Who Came in From the Cold
There aren't words to describe the genre of this book. From the beginning through to "The End" it kept me involved with the story. Other than the villains, I would have wanted to know the characters. Normally I wouldn't have liked the story going to the past from the present, but I feel it allowed processing as I was able to understand more of what was currently happening.
I'm about to start reading the 2nd book in the series.
There aren't words to describe the genre of this book. From the beginning through to "The End" it kept me involved with the story. Other than the villains, I would have wanted to know the characters. Normally I wouldn't have liked the story going to the past from the present, but I feel it allowed processing as I was able to understand more of what was currently happening.
I'm about to start reading the 2nd book in the series.
May 10, 2025
Nice blend of sci-fi an fantasy
The book wasn't the easiest I've read with the switches in time. I had to pay attention. But it held my interest with a solid plot, some mystery, and a nice peppering of dry wit. It was enjoyable and mature enough to tell the story with real adjectives that didn't require an over abundance of foul language just to fill a page. It's a good read that didn't disappoint.
The book wasn't the easiest I've read with the switches in time. I had to pay attention. But it held my interest with a solid plot, some mystery, and a nice peppering of dry wit. It was enjoyable and mature enough to tell the story with real adjectives that didn't require an over abundance of foul language just to fill a page. It's a good read that didn't disappoint.
July 24, 2025
Meh-eow
Interesting premise and characters. But a writer has to be a punctuator too, and this book needed some serious copy editing for punctuation. Misplaced commas abounded, requiring second and even third readings of far too many paragraphs in order to get the author's intention. And the truck's breaks? I thought the first mention was a carelessly overlooked typo. But the second? And third? Spellcheck error, or author's?
Either way, author needs a copy editor.
Interesting premise and characters. But a writer has to be a punctuator too, and this book needed some serious copy editing for punctuation. Misplaced commas abounded, requiring second and even third readings of far too many paragraphs in order to get the author's intention. And the truck's breaks? I thought the first mention was a carelessly overlooked typo. But the second? And third? Spellcheck error, or author's?
Either way, author needs a copy editor.
January 31, 2024
I did not finish this book. I did not complete this book.
October 18, 2025
Awesome story with a sentient feline
Could not put this book down! Loved the story and the characters, can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended
Could not put this book down! Loved the story and the characters, can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommended
December 16, 2024
Excellent parts, disappointing total
Well written story, lots of funny dialog. The main characters are amazing superheroes; and what do they do with those amazing powers? Chase down a petty thief.
Well written story, lots of funny dialog. The main characters are amazing superheroes; and what do they do with those amazing powers? Chase down a petty thief.
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