The Novus Quandary

Novus Trilogy, Book 1

De: M Van Rhoon

Narrado por: M Van Rhoon

If you’re going to do something unforgivable, you’d better make sure it’s necessary.

What connects a stolen wooden box from a lavish mansion to the fate of an interstellar cruiser sailing through the stars? For first-time thief Cameron Audex, the job seemed simple... Steal the box, collect the money, and forget the details. But the mysterious artifact he’s taken holds more power than he could have ever imagined.

Meanwhile, Captain Emerson of the starship Novus battles her own storm, as whispers of mutiny among her crew threaten to upend her command. With tensions rising aboard the ship and secrets festering in the shadows, she must confront a truth that could unravel everything they’ve built.

When their worlds collide, Cameron and Emerson find themselves hurtling toward a revelation that will change not only their lives but the very fabric of their society. One with the power to rewrite history and shatter the fragile balance of their future.

Gripping and suspenseful, this epic tale of betrayal, discovery, and survival weaves unforgettable characters and high-stakes adventure into a thrilling exploration of humanity’s most dangerous truths. One stolen box. One starship on the brink. One truth that could shatter it all.

©2025 M Van Rhoon (P)2025 M Van Rhoon

Kudos to Chrono.

I surely hope there’s going to be a sequel to this book also voiced by Chrono.
I particularly like the idea of quantum entanglement as a communication device.

A Enthralling space adventure that will leave you guessing until the last page! Cannot wait for the next one!

Read along with the audiobook and I was glad I did! The story by itself his wonderful enough, but having the author narrate the story really brings the characters to life!

An absolutely wonderful story that will leave you thinking well after the book is done. Was hooked after the prologue with wondering if the fate of their crew. The world building and character development is realistic, deep, and well written and continues to leave you guessing during each turn of the page!

A Grand Beginning

First time author and narrator of his own book, M Van Rhoon delivers an excellent read and a very fine performance with The Novus Quandary. The next one can't come fast enough! It you want excellent world building and characters that make it a place worth returning to, give this a listen.

Truly an amazing story.

When I was first introduced to this book I wasn't looking for something new to read, truth be told I had my hands full with the Horus Heresy series in the Warhammer 40k universe. But a dear friend bought it and convinced me to read just the prologue. Upon finishing the prologue I immediately went to Audible and purchased it. The story is told in a refreshing way, without the cookie cutter sci-fi story beats. The world this book is set upon is captivating, and the characters are relatable. If you're looking for something new, something bold and unique, then at the very least, listen to the prologue. You will not regret it.

epic start to a trilogy

I was completely enraptured by this book! giving slightly different tones and dialects to each character kept each one feeling very unique, instantly recognizable, and kept a wonderful flow through the story. I can't wait to see where it continues from here~