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I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for sci-fi that blends hard(ish) science with high-stakes drama, and *Disc* delivered in spades. Stephen R. Thorne’s narration was the standout here—his ability to differentiate characters while maintaining breakneck pacing made the long runtime fly by. Tiona’s voice, in particular, crackled with a mix of brilliance and vulnerability that made her impossible not to root for, while Dante’s stubbornness felt like a constant push-pull with his sister. The story’s globe-trotting setup—a reactionless drive that promises to revolutionize space travel—was a fantastic hook, but what really sold me was how Dahners wove in espionage and corporate sabotage. The tension between Tiona’s idealism and the ruthless forces trying to steal the tech felt personal, almost like a techno-thriller in space. That said, there were a few hiccups. The mix in some scenes was *too* crowded, with background noise and overlapping dialogue threatening to drown out key exchanges in tense moments. And while the science was generally well-handled, a few explanations about the drive’s mechanics felt a bit hand-wavy, even for a reactionless engine. Still, these were minor quibbles in an otherwise exhilarating listen. By the final act, when the stakes escalate to a full-blown international incident, I found myself rewinding scenes just to soak in Thorne’s performance again. If you’re looking for a sci-fi adventure that’s as smart as it is gripping, *Disc* is a must-listen.