The Cordova Vector

Brace Cordova, Book One

By: C.Steven Manley

Narrated by: Michael Norman Johnson

No good deed goes unpunished.

That’s the one thing Brace Cordova is convinced of when he’s released from a five-year stretch in a military prison. He figures the best he can do is spend the rest of his days as a freighter pilot and vicariously live out his dream of a Commonwealth Fleet career through his cousin, Commander Letessa Cordova.

His plans unravel when he's accosted by gangsters, rescued by smugglers, and swept up in the search for an ancient Earth relic. With a vengeful crime lord and a Commonwealth Fleet gunship both hot on his heels, Brace soon realizes he might not live long enough to ever get a taste of the quiet life.

The Cordova Vector is audiobook one in the Brace Cordova space opera series. It's an action-packed science-fiction adventure filled with diverse alien races, ruthless criminals, dedicated soldiers, and millennia-old mysteries. If you like good, old-fashioned space adventure, then you'll love C.Steven Manley's The Cordova Vector.

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An Epic Pirate Space Adventure

The Cordova Vector is and adventure of a lifetime, and one of the most enjoyable science fiction novels that I have ever read. Here are some of my reasons:
The characters are masterfully portrayed. They can be unique, complex, and witty. But I loved them because above all else, they were real. The way C.Steven Manley can make you care for and understand even aliens is a testament to his talent.
The storytelling is fun and engaging and the story has everything you could want in a book: suspense, humor, tragedy, romance, devotion, betrayal, and action. All of these are blended together to tell an exciting and gripping tale.
If you like a story of pirates, and smugglers on an adventure to discover new worlds and ancient secrets, than this book is for you.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for and honest review.
Morality rating- the book contains sexuality, including off scene sex, violence, and drugs.

Amazingly fun New Scifi Series

I'm not usually a Sci-Fi fan but this one intrigued me so I read it. The story starts off with the main character being released from prison and it takes off quickly from there. It's very action-packed and definitely is a hard one to put down. I don't want to give anything away in the story so I won't say too much, but I am definitely looking forward to the next one in the series. Just know that if you enjoy adventures, thrillers or sci-fi's this one is sure to please. The narrator does an amazing job with the storytelling, different voices and accents--- it really adds to the fun of the book.

I would say that this is geared towards the young adult crowd with the language and some sexual content.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Decent story, has potential.

The author has a good hook to get things started. He continues well and the overall story and characters are likeable. It's decent writing with a decent story and world building. A few little annoyances but nothing over the top.

The narrator is pretty good overall however he does constantly mispronounce a few words and that is jarring, such as repeatedly pronouncing "console" as "council".

Overall it is an entertaining book with enough draw to lead me to the next in the series.

I. Loved. This. Book.

There are few things better than a good sci-fi adventure. I tip my imaginary hat to all involved with this one. Man, this book was good.

The narrator was brilliant!!!! I love a snarky main character and 'Brace Cordova' was performed to perfection. As good as the narration is though, it was the story that really takes front and center. I. Loved. This. Book.

Brace finds himself on a mission that may or may not get him sent back to prison. This story is told from Brace's point of view (for the most part) so I really like when he gave us a bit of forewarning about things to come. It was delivered with a wink and a shrug (again, kudos to the narrator). The dialogue in this book is pretty special too. I loved the interplay between the crew!

If I could, I would get in line right now for book two!

Solid Space Opera

I agree with the reviews I perused prior to purchase, this is well worth the credit.

Fun Space Adventure Odyssey

I am avid fan of sci-fi and this was my first time listening to a book by C. Manley. This is a fun and exciting space adventure/odyssey. The characters are fully developed and is the plot. The story had me rooting for the main character, Brace Cordova, and the supporting characters from the start. The book picks up from the beginning. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves space odyssey and sci-fi in general. I think its an appropriate balance between science and fantasy. I was drawn to the universe that the author created. The narrator takes you along the space adventure. The narrator did a fantastic job with all of the character voices and the use of emotions were appropriate especially with one scene! He definitely nailed all the unique/alien characters voices, loved Vorz's voice. Looking forward to listening to the sequel! Highly recommend it! Buy it!

A fun, light romp through space

A lighthearted space pirate adventure reminiscent of a guardians of the galaxy type of story. Not the same mind you but in that flavor. No cussing or gore. I just downloaded the next in the series. This is a nice pause from my usual hard sci-fi.

A promising start

I wasn't certain at first at first as the book has a lot of action but not much in the way of explanation of what is going on. The questions get answered and they make sense under the circumstances. I look forward to book 2.

Awesome Read!

Read over 3 days, enjoyed all the characters and the in-depth terminology with detailed explanations. I can’t wait to purchase and read the next in the series to see what Brace has to offer.

Exciting sci-fi adventure!

I really enjoyed this exciting science fiction adventure. I'm not usually a big fan of science fiction, but this one was as much about the people as the technology. There is an incredible amount of action, adventure, surprises, betrayal, and secrets. There is also more than a little humor. There is suspense and a sense of danger, but it doesn't take long before you understand that Brace and the rest of the crew will work their way out of the scrapes through luck, skill, or ingenuity. I greatly enjoyed the verbal banter between the various characters, and the way they came together to form a cohesive crew.

The narration was fantastic! Mr. Johnson did a great job giving the various characters different voices, and his delivery suited the circumstances and emotions of the story. I definitely think I got more enjoyment out of listening to the audiobook than I would have reading the book myself.

I am really looking forward to the next book/audiobook in the series. I can't wait to see what happens next!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.