The Bounty Hunter: Cade Korbin Chronicles, Book 1
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The Bounty Hunter: Cade Korbin Chronicles, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jasper T. Scott (Author), Luke Daniels (Narrator), Podium Audio (Publisher)
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,150
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From outlaw, to bounty hunter, to vigilante: Revenge is just the beginning.

Cade Korbin became a bounty hunter because he knew what it was like to be hunted. What he didn’t know was who he’d end up hunting. When it suited the Coalition, Cade was a Paladin, a member of their elite special forces. He did their dirty work and cleaned up their messes. Until his dark ops went public, and Cade was drummed out of the service with a dishonorable discharge. As if he’d ever been doing anything but following orders.

Forced to the fringes of society by his service record, Cade broke the law just to survive. Then the Enforcers caught him, and he served his time. Sick of the hypocrisy in the supposedly Utopian Coalition, he crossed over to the other side and made a life among his former enemies in the Free Systems Alliance. Now, he hunts the galaxy’s worst lowlifes, for a fee, and the only orders he takes are his own.

But when his past catches up with him, Cade is forced to fight for more than just credits...this time, he’s in it for revenge.

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 19 minutes
  2. Author
    Jasper T. Scott
  3. Narrator
    Luke Daniels
  4. Audible release date
    March 16, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Podium Audio
  7. ASIN
    B08WFL7RGT
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 10 hours and 19 minutes
Author Jasper T. Scott
Narrator Luke Daniels
Audible.com Release Date March 16, 2021
Publisher Podium Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08WFL7RGT
Best Sellers Rank #99,824 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,316 in Military Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,785 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#5,715 in Space Operas

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
3,150 global ratings

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C.M. Rutherford
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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Very good sci fi adventure.
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Jenny
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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Many surprises to keep novel engrossing.
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Joe J Watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Action filled
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
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I'm not one who normally reviews ANY book that I read. But as a sci-fi fan since the mid-1950s, this is the best sci-fi action (and perhaps mystery) that I've read in recent years. Keep on keeping on.
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Luap
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Fun
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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Fast paced with several turns and plot twists. At times the main character seemed to have a case of ADD, losing focus and taking up other directions rather than the case he’s working. The storyline is good, but at the last moments some unseen plans and tricks materialized to save the day. Overall, a good read and the next book in the series is worth a look.
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Keogh
5.0 out of 5 stars Takeshi Kovacs + BladeRunner + Fluffy Sidekick = Entertaining, Light SciFi
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
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This was a fun SciFi read without the heavy stuff that would sideline casual readers. I kind of like my SciFi with some shiny, hard tech (Neal Asher); but this was a fun read and had a lighter side to it than many Hunter type novels. That being said, our boy Cade is a giant turd and deserves the hate getting thrown his way. Hoping that it all catches up to him one day... again.
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james r
3.0 out of 5 stars meh
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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Just another Sci-Fi book
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Tee Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars A one-sitting book...
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2023
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Page one hooked me, and I was in a thrill ride till the final page. This is a one-sitting book.

I won't go into the plot; it's been covered.

Scott did an amazing job of character development. I liked Cade Corbin from the start. He was wonderfully flawed, a tortured soul that couldn't forgive himself for the things he'd done. Yet there he was, a man trying to reach some kind of peace with his past by living with a code that was a 180 from how he used to operate.

Corbin--because of the code--gave off Knight vibes. And there were times that he gave off cowboy vibes. A space-roaming hero for the ages. And who couldn't love a guy who takes in an alien that seems to be part dog, part cat, and part teddy bear?

The book is fast paced, full of twists and turns--and that last big twist near the end? I did not see that coming.

First Jasper Scott book I've read. Certainly won't be the last.
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Joseph
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun story that's a worthwhile diversion
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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Bottom line: The Bounty Hunter (TBH) is a fun and enjoyable sci-fi read.
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It took me a few chapters to really enter the headspace of the novel, and it felt a bit clunky to get going. Two reasons for this. First, TBH is written in a first-person perspective, where I usually read stories with a third-person or omniscient storyteller. Second, this book's sci-fi tech relies heavily on neural interfaces and thought-activated devices. Nothing wrong with either of these, at all, but they were a shift from my usual fare.

Once your brain is in gear, buckle in, because TBH is a fast paced adventure that doesn't let up until the conclusion. Gunfights, chases, shipwrecks, betrayal, fistfights, plots, ship battles; there's a lot here. It's all conveyed well, and I never had an issue following the action. The plotting is very well done, and the second half of the story progressed differently from the way I might have predicted. I was hoping for a bit more closure from one of the side characters, but have a feeling they'll return in a subsequent book.

I only have three criticisms that are really more matters of preference rather than objective observations:
1 - The pace of the book is brisk, and it sacrifices some details because of it. I expect a first-person novel to delve more into the thought process of the protagonist. While TBH gives backstory as to why Cade behaves the way he does, the reader might have benefited from some more internal dialog explaining his thought process.
2 - More world building details would have been good. The dumpy bar in neutral space? How did the cups look? Was the bartender greasy? Armed? A sentence lingering in the moment would go a long way in cementing the world.
3 - The book has a self-assigned "R" rating, but it seems like the only thing it does to earn that is throw in a few f-bombs every now and then. Leave those out and expand the audience.

I did enjoy the book, and especially enjoyed that it didn't feel like other sci-fi universes I've read. And that's an accomplishment! Onward to book 2!
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bounty Hunter
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2023
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The Bounty Hunter is a great read. Lots of action, some humour and great story development. Cannot wait for Book 2.
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Daniel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very good history and writing
Reviewed in Brazil on May 3, 2021
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Is good. Very good. A well-written story with a competent protagonist in what he does, where events take place in a credible and interesting way that makes it difficult to stop reading before the end of the book. Recommended.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars A dam good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2023
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A dam good read, I admit I may get book 2 free from this review but if mess it up so what still enjoyed the book. The main character I think is cade and he changes his name faster than I change my granddaughters nappy lol. There is a good few twists and turns that has you saying umm did not see that coming. I have kindle unlimited but got this given to me by my daughter as a present and glad she did. I will say with all honesty give it a read you could find yourself another author to look out for and books to look forward to reading.
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nicola steinhardt
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in Spain on November 3, 2021
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Fast paced outer space story
Non complicated tale with a fairly happy ending
It’s was fun and enjoyable to read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2023
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I love picking up a sci-fi book and finding characters that I can quickly like and root for. Along comes Cade Korbin and his bounty-hunting exploits. Doesn't always go to plan, but what kind of book would it be if it did? Looking forward to grabbing the sequel.
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