The Cassini Code: A Galahad Book - Softcover

Testa, Dom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0765360799 ISBN 13: 9780765360793

Publisher: Tor Teen, 2010

Synopsis

When the tail of the comet Bhaktul flicks through the Earth's atmosphere, deadly particles are left in its wake, and mankind is confronted with a virus that devastates the adult population. A renowned scientist proposes a bold plan: to build a ship that will carry a crew of 251 teenagers to a home in a distant solar system. Two years later, Galahad and its crew is launched. If their mission fails, it will be the end of the human race…

The teenage crew of Galahad has survived their first encounter with an alien race. Though shaken by the power of The Cassini, Triana and her Council are determined to continue their mission. But some of the crew don't agree. Led by the charismatic Merit Simms, a small group of crew members begins lobbying for a return to Earth―just as the ship enters the Kuiper Belt, the deadly minefield of asteroids that surrounds the solar system.

As Galahad dodges a storm of asteroids, Triana finds herself dealing with an increasingly hostile crew. Even some members of the Council are beginning to listen to Merit's arguments. Can Triana find a way to prevent a mutiny aboard Galahad, and lead her crew to safety?

About this title

About the Author

Dom Testa is a writer, speaker, and co-host of the top-rated morning radio show in Denver, CO. He writes fiction (including the Eric Swan thriller series) and non-fiction (including the bestselling Mindbender books).

If you've always wanted to write, but you're held back by fear and doubt, you should check out "The Color of Your Dreams: Publish Your Damn Book Already." It won't teach you how to write, but will help you overcome the mental obstacles.

Dom divides his time between Georgia and Colorado.

Reviews

Three months after the events of The Web of Titan (2010), the teen crew members of the starship Galahad find themselves navigating the treacherous asteroid field known as the Kuiper Belt with only their onboard computer, Roc, to guide them. Simultaneously, one crew member needs an emergency operation, while a boy named Merit begins leading a mutinous movement known as R.T.E. (Return to Earth). As before, Testa relies on interpersonal dynamics more than action, but his pacing has never been finer, making this the most satisfying entry yet. It�s a five-year space mission, so at this rate, Testa will write 22.7 more volumes. Excellent. Grades 7-10. --Daniel Kraus

Edition details

• Publisher: Tor Teen
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0765360799
• ISBN 13: 9780765360793
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272