TYGER, TYGER BURNING BRYGHT - Cathryn Cade

Orion, Book 1

Samhain: www.samhainpublishing.com

ISBN:  1-60504-072-X

July 2008

Erotic Science Fiction Romance

Cattarus system - Some future time

When the spaceship Orion leaves Earth, it is bound for planet Bryght. It takes a Tygean native from planet Bryght to navigate safely through the Cattarus system. Commander Tryon Jag is one of the  best navigators in the known universe, but a security delay prolongs the start  date of the voyage.

Unfortunately, under the influence of their home moons, the Tygeans undergo a yearly mating shape shift. This mating shift changes the semi-human navigator into a mostly wild half-man-half-feline aroused male. He refuses to continue his navigation duties until a suitable female is presented as his mate.

Unfortunately for the crew, not just any female will do and the captain must request an inexperienced Tygean female to volunteer to tame Tryon and persuade him to return to his duties. Calla Fellura  has been attracted to the Tygean male since their voyage began. She's pleased to submit herself to Tryon's sexual pleasure.

TYGER, TYGER BURNING BRYGHT is a fabulous tale of sensual experiences combined with an intriguing plot. Orion is targeted with a bio-bomb that adds a heightened urgency to Tryon's and Calla's mission.  While there are supporting characters, most of the plot revolves around Calla, Tryon and one Pangaean named Pyl, who is  the main villain. Pyl and a group of eco-terrorists have big plans for the Orion, and they don't care if the crew dies in the process.

Unknown to Pyl is another secret plot by an organization that is scheming against the Orion. That plot hints at what is to come later in the series.

The sensual scenes are steaming with passion as Tryon goes through his mating shift. His relationship with Calla is at first based purely on lust, but as lust turns into a more promising  relationship, Calla learns that there is power in submitting to Tryon's  alpha-male character. For a passionate sci-fi, I highly recommend TYGER, TYGER BURNING BRYGHT.

Mel Mason