Blurb:
The ship of legends…
The future is set for Lt. Commander Aden Pendar, son of a Hyrathian Duke. He’s poised to secure his own command and marriage to the queen’s daughter. He’ll stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
But when the Alliance denies Hyrath’s claim on the planet of Kavil and declares war on their world, Aden finds his plans in disarray. Entrenched in battle and told he won’t make captain, Aden’s world begins to collapse. How will he salvage his career and future during Hyrath’s darkest hour?
One chance remains–the Dragon. Lost many years prior, the legendary ship’s unique weapon is Hyrath’s only hope. Can Aden find the Dragon, save his people, and prove he’s capable of commanding his own ship?
The future is set for Lt. Commander Aden Pendar, son of a Hyrathian Duke. He’s poised to secure his own command and marriage to the queen’s daughter. He’ll stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
But when the Alliance denies Hyrath’s claim on the planet of Kavil and declares war on their world, Aden finds his plans in disarray. Entrenched in battle and told he won’t make captain, Aden’s world begins to collapse. How will he salvage his career and future during Hyrath’s darkest hour?
One chance remains–the Dragon. Lost many years prior, the legendary ship’s unique weapon is Hyrath’s only hope. Can Aden find the Dragon, save his people, and prove he’s capable of commanding his own ship?
My review:
For Lt. Commander Aden
Pendar, every step of his future has been planned. He'll become a
captain, marry the queen's daughter, and then eventually take over his
father's business. Determined and confident, he will not be deterred
until the Alliance declares war on his world. Only one thing can save
his home: the Dragon. It is the most powerful ship ever created, but
lost amongst the stars. Aden must find the Dragon to save his people,
but will this dangerous mission be his last?
An incredible tale of determination, loyalty, and sacrifice. We begin with Aden adeptly navigating through the tangled societal and political environment. It in itself is intense even before Hyrath goes to war with the Alliance. It was easy to get caught up in Aden's fierce determination in everything he does. I was hooked on the story from page one.
Hyrath and the Alliance go to war over a planet with highly valuable resources. Ships from all races face off in space. The scenes are fast, fiery, and vivid. What's even more is how clever and daring Aden is in dealing with various situations. It isn't all about who has the biggest weapons, but tactical maneuvering and calculated risks.
The characterization is phenomenal. Aden can be a bit hard edged, but I became immensely invested in him as the layers were peeled back. I liked even more the moral struggle about the Dragon and its secret. Two of my favorites were Tamsin Pavott and Shadvey. Pavott's unwavering loyalty to Aden was awe-inspiring, and I loved the little peeks we got of her as a person outside of her position on the ship.
I was already a fan of Alex J. Cavanaugh before I read this book, but DRAGON OF THE STARS is by far my favorite of his work. It is space opera at its finest.
An incredible tale of determination, loyalty, and sacrifice. We begin with Aden adeptly navigating through the tangled societal and political environment. It in itself is intense even before Hyrath goes to war with the Alliance. It was easy to get caught up in Aden's fierce determination in everything he does. I was hooked on the story from page one.
Hyrath and the Alliance go to war over a planet with highly valuable resources. Ships from all races face off in space. The scenes are fast, fiery, and vivid. What's even more is how clever and daring Aden is in dealing with various situations. It isn't all about who has the biggest weapons, but tactical maneuvering and calculated risks.
The characterization is phenomenal. Aden can be a bit hard edged, but I became immensely invested in him as the layers were peeled back. I liked even more the moral struggle about the Dragon and its secret. Two of my favorites were Tamsin Pavott and Shadvey. Pavott's unwavering loyalty to Aden was awe-inspiring, and I loved the little peeks we got of her as a person outside of her position on the ship.
I was already a fan of Alex J. Cavanaugh before I read this book, but DRAGON OF THE STARS is by far my favorite of his work. It is space opera at its finest.
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About the author: Alex J. Cavanaugh has a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design, graphics, and technical
editing. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and
movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the
Insecure Writer’s Support Group. He’s the author of Amazon Best-Sellers
CassaStar, CassaFire, and CassaStorm.
