Massif

In Garth Nix's first adult science fiction novel, "Sassafras," listeners are taken on a journey through a galaxy of sentient starships and ongoing warfare. The story follows Ship Leader Parnell Shi-Sawahla and his crew as they navigate their duties aboard the corvette Sassafras, where they transport humans to new planets and engage in conflict between Earth and Mars. As they question the motives of the Massifs—sentient mountain-range starships—Parnell and his crew are drawn into a deeper mystery that could affect humanity's future. With captivating themes of exploration and camaraderie, this stand-alone narrative offers a thought-provoking experience amid the stars.