Longstar

A Novel of the Known Arc

By: Patrick Cumby

Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Shakira Shute, Jon Waters, Nikola Hamilton

IN THE DEEP EXPANSE OF THE KNOWN ARC, AN ANCIENT COSMIC MYSTERY HAS AWAKENED.

Jan January, bound in servitude to the Olid Ring Guild, finds himself aboard a freighter shuttling mysterious cargos to remote worlds. His mundane shipboard existence is upended by the arrival of Tash Velotta, a secretive teen clutching a mysteriously squirming bundle. Tash is being sought by the most powerful factions of the Known Arc, who will do anything–anything at all–to keep her from falling into their enemy's hands. When a surprise attack separates Jan from all but one of his shipmates–a dreadful female xeno from the planet Ghast–they are trapped with Tash on a ship they barely know how to operate. Pursued by agents of the Cataclyst Church and the terrifying cult of the Mucktu Bloodline, they must race to decipher the mystery Tash’s origins. If they fail, not only will their lives be forfeit, but the secret she carries will unleash an ageless fury not seen in the Known Arc since the days of the long-vanished Avatars

LONGSTAR is a groundbreaking new novel from the author of GRONE, an award-winning cross-genre mix of hard-SF, LitRPG, and space opera that the Seattle Book Review calls "AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE OF SCIENCE FICTION." Inspired by the thick-and-thoughtful cyberpunk and space opera epics from Adrian Tchaikovsky, Neal Stephenson and Dan Simmons, LONGSTAR is sweeping, fast-paced science fiction set in a world where hope for the future lies in relics from the grand past—and the courage of unlikely heroes. Immerse yourself in the far-reaching adventure of LONGSTAR and see why critics call Patrick Cumby "A MASTER STORYTELLER."

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Original yet stands out as classic as our older favorites

Great world building and plausible from our ‘modern’ perspective as well. Love the characters and seeing what adventures and dynamics occurred between them. Finally another book in my long uninterrupted top ten list. I started reading Sci Fi when I was 12 and I’m 72. Looking forward to book 3.

the story and voice acting

This is in my top 5 of audio books that Ive listened to. it will be going back soon for another listen and will be looking forward VERY much so for the next books. Best series yet. And so glad I found Patrick Cumbys books.

Fun Story with Outstanding Narration!

This was so much fun to listen to! The narrators did a brilliant job bringing the diverse characters to life. I want a Ghast for a friend! Highly recommend!