Preview of The Cat's-Eye Summary:

Murphy's short stories tend to have forthright plots and easily identifiable good and bad characters, but "The Cat's-Eye," from the collection Night Terrors, is an exception.

Heroes and villains are hard to distinguish, and its moralistic theme raises ethical issues that are difficult to resolve. The result is a layered story with a traditional plot structure that overlays a foundation of complex characters and challenging ideas. The blend of plot, characters, and theme...