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CassaFire Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

4.2 out of 5 stars 116 ratings

From the Amazon best-selling author - A Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!

CassaStar was just the beginning...

The Vindicarn War is a distant memory and Byron's days of piloting Cosbolt fighters are over. He has kept the promise he made to his fallen mentor and friend - to probe space on an exploration vessel. Shuttle work is dull, but it's a free and solitary existence. The senior officer is content with his life aboard the Rennather.

The detection of alien ruins sends the exploration ship to the distant planet of Tgren. If their scientists can decipher the language, they can unlock the secrets of this device. Is it a key to the Tgren's civilization or a weapon of unimaginable power? Tensions mount as their new allies are suspicious of the Cassan's technology and strange mental abilities.

To complicate matters, the Tgrens are showing signs of mental powers themselves; the strongest of which belongs to a pilot named Athee, a woman whose skills rival Byron's unique abilities. Forced to train her mind and further develop her flying aptitude, he finds his patience strained. Add a reluctant friendship with a young scientist, and he feels invaded on every level. All Byron wanted was his privacy...

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 13 minutes
  2. Author
    Alex J. Cavanaugh
  3. Narrator
    Michael Burnette
  4. Audible release date
    August 25, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Dancing Lemur Press LLC
  7. ASIN
    B01KZPTTRE
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 13 minutes
Author Alex J. Cavanaugh
Narrator Michael Burnette
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date August 25, 2016
Publisher Dancing Lemur Press LLC
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01KZPTTRE
Best Sellers Rank #656,428 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#7,081 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#8,494 in Space Operas
#9,647 in Adventure Science Fiction

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Customers enjoy this sci-fi adventure with its non-stop pace and lots of action. Moreover, the book is well-written, with customers finding it easy to read, and they love the characters. Additionally, the pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a great addition to the series, while another mentions it engages readers from the first page.

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24 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, which features lots of action, and one customer describes it as a great sci-fi adventure with a non-stop pace.

"...This is a tightly written book that weaves together action, flight, alien technology, and well-written relationships...." Read more

"...is impeccable, his characters fleshed out nicely, and the storyline moves along well...." Read more

"...I recommend this easy-going sci-fi story for ones who like the fantasy-elements in sci-fi environment and not fear from a small romance." Read more

"...Looking forward, CassaStorm has an intriguing plot and, just from the summary, a lot of world details that haven't been revealed before...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and comparable to the first book in the series.

"...Will he be able to resist her? This is a tightly written book that weaves together action, flight, alien technology, and well-written..." Read more

"I was impressed. Mr. Cavanaugh’s writing is impeccable, his characters fleshed out nicely, and the storyline moves along well...." Read more

"...The story was easy to read, I could read pages by pages without recognizing the pass of time...." Read more

"...especially with the new woman in his life, and that was well done, but it felt too much as if it was being acted out upon a cardboard stage rather..." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one specifically appreciating the female protagonist.

"...Mevine is a wonderful, funny character, and I hope we get to read more of him in the next book." Read more

"I was impressed. Mr. Cavanaugh’s writing is impeccable, his characters fleshed out nicely, and the storyline moves along well...." Read more

"...I wanted to cheer him on and hug him. I liked the female protagonist, Athee, and the surprises she brought to the Cassans as they got to know about..." Read more

"...I enjoy the main character, it was well written, the storyline kept me reading...and I hope there will be a follow-up...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting it runs well for modern sci-fi, and several mentioning it's a great addition to the series.

"I've got high expectations about this book. The Cassastar's sequel was great as I wanted to before read...." Read more

"...abilities--and Mevine's youth and idolizing of Byron was a great addition to this series...." Read more

"The Cassa series works well. It's strength is the personal relationships of its characters...." Read more

"...I've been a sci-fi fan for close to 70 years and this runs very good for modern sci-fi. Now to start the next book. Evan" Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging from the first page and exciting to read.

"CassaFire by Alex J. Cavanaugh engages the reader from the first page, and doesn't set down for landing until the very last pages...." Read more

"...The idea makes a space dogfight so much more intense and exciting. The author brought the story across brilliantly...." Read more

"...But Alex's writing has me hooked. It's crisp, exciting, fast paced, and digestible...." Read more

"An excellent read! I cannot wait to read Alex's other books as I know they will be just as good!" Read more

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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars CassaFire Takes Flight!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2012
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    CassaFire by Alex J. Cavanaugh engages the reader from the first page, and doesn't set down for landing until the very last pages. The second book in a (hoped for) trilogy about Byron, this book takes us further into Byron's inner character. Even though he learned something about true brotherly friendship from Bassa in the first book, CassaStar, Byron has walled himself off from relationships again as he explores new planets and regions of space. He's bored with his job, since it doesn't allow him much time for pure flight. His private little world cracks when he meets Athee, a Tgren woman whose telepathic abilities, piloting skills and enthusiasm threaten to break down all his barriers. Will he be able to resist her?
    This is a tightly written book that weaves together action, flight, alien technology, and well-written relationships. Byron learns a few things about friendship and romance, and we see, again, how caring for others makes him a stronger person.
    One unexpected plot twist that I loved was the inclusion of a young linguist in need of a mentor and friend. Mevine is a wonderful, funny character, and I hope we get to read more of him in the next book.
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  • Lily-Eva
    4.0 out of 5 stars Never Having Read a Space Opera...This was a Great Read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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    I was impressed. Mr. Cavanaugh’s writing is impeccable, his characters fleshed out nicely, and the storyline moves along well. I noticed no typographical or grammatical errors in the text.

    Byron, the MC (main character), is a Cassan and former Cosbolt fighter pilot and Vindicarn War hero. Now, twenty years later, he transfers passengers/cargo via shuttle from an Explorer ship called the Rennather. He is emotionally distant, content to do his job and keep to himself. He struggles internally with demons that haunt him from the past.

    A crew is sent on a mission, including Byron and Mevine, a young scientist who idolizes him, to the planet Tgren to investigate the remains of an alien space craft that was detected. They meet ace pilot, a Tgren named Athee. She is curious, confident, intriguing, and possesses skills that could be of great value to her people, her planet, and the Cassans.

    While exploring the vessel in the cave, the equipment mysteriously activates and the threat of attack by an unknown enemy appears imminent. Byron, Mevine, and Athee must figure out a way to stop the attack on Tgren, before Athee's planet is lost.

    I'll admit I wasn't too fond of Athee in the beginning; she struck me as a little too arrogant and full of herself, more like a spoiled rich kid. As the story moved along, I came to respect her for the strong woman she truly was, caring more for others than for herself. Mevine was a character I just wanted to take under my wing from the beginning. I don't want to give too much away, but I found myself wanting to scream, "You are so utterly amazing! Don't sell yourself short!".

    Throughout the story, Byron evolved from the brooding, self-contained man in the beginning to a more open-hearted and loving person by story's end. I downloaded this book thinking it was the first in the Cassa series, but it's actually the second. It can definitely be read as a stand alone; I definitely plan on reading the first in the series CassaStar, so I can get a better understanding of why Byron became the way he did in this book (there are mentions, but I won't give them away-sorry folks).

    I would definitely recommend you give this book a try if you would like to read a little something different.
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  • RaveAir
    5.0 out of 5 stars Byron is not a Cassanova
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2012
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    I've got high expectations about this book. The Cassastar's sequel was great as I wanted to before read. If you liked the first book of the author you'll love this one too. If you didn't read the first book of his, then go and read it! Are you still there? OK, you can read the Cassafire without any knowledge from the Cassafire.

    Alex J. Cavanaugh introduced a new face of his pilot-hero, Byron. We met him after 20 years the events of Cassastar, and everything looks like nothing important happend the missed time. Byron works for a small exploration ship as a shuttle- or security guard pilot. According to the first pages he totally content with his actual status, living without real friends or close connections.

    He got a new assignment, to help a group of explorers and scientist who found a strange excavation site. There he met the Tgrens and some friends too. I don't want to spoil anything but you can find space battle, romance, a mystic race and new mental powers.

    I think the story is good, however some events are preditactable, but I ran into some suprise eighter. The story was easy to read, I could read pages by pages without recognizing the pass of time.

    I recommend this easy-going sci-fi story for ones who like the fantasy-elements in sci-fi environment and not fear from a small romance.
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  • Damien Larkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, retro SF story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2022
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    Set years after the Vindacairn war, Cassafire reunites us with a more mature and less bitter Byron. Fulfilling his deceased friend Bassa's wishes, Byron has finally come into himself as part of Cassa's Exploration division. Unearthed relics on a recently developed planet throws everything the Cassans take for granted into the air and threatens unimaginable destruction.

    Similar to the first book, this is a very retro, old school style sci-fi. No longer the headstrong and angry young man he once was, we see Byron's character develop as he meets a Tgren woman with potential dwarfing his own.

    A very enjoyable story overall.
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  • BooksBooksAndMoreBooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2012
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    This eagerly awaited read certainly lived up to its promise. Byron is still the character that I fell in love with during CassaStar, just a little bit older, just as stubborn and not much the wiser. But all that changes for him during CassaFire. Alex J. Cavanaugh has surrounded his hero with a new set of characters so well drawn, I already felt like I knew them - characters who challenge Byron and knock off more of his spiky corners, generally causing him headaches, heartbreaks and... well.. good stuff too! Considering that Athee is Mr Cavanaugh's first ever female lead, she's written with a surprisingly believable depth of feeling and emotion - and is certainly not lacking when it comes to playing lead opposite Byron!

    The world-building is strong, expanding well from CassaStar to include the planet Tgren and their comparatively primitive technology. All in all this is an entertaining read which caused me a couple of extremely late nights - but left me nicely satisfied afterwards. Can't wait for the next installment.
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  • Malcolm Rogers
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great follow up
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2012
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    I really enjoyed this book as a great follow up to the first in the series, CassaStar. We get some new characters introduced, but still some of the old Byron. I just wanted to keep reading and the story moves along at a great pace.
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  • A. Smith
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2014
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Glued to this.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2013
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    See my review of CassaStar Just had to know more and it continued in the same vein albeit at a slower pace re. battles etc.
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