Emergent Mars
by Russell Klyford
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Pub Date Jan 16 2024 | Archive Date Jul 27 2024
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Description
Mars > The near future > Across the Red Planet's stark, unforgiving expanse, a unique future society is emerging, one that teeters on the brink of triumph - and catastrophe.
With internal divisions amongst the Martians and relationships between Mars and Earth careening towards breaking point, Ailia Bax, a war-weary journalist haunted by flashbacks from her past, is thrust into the heart of a brewing conflict where she must navigate a treacherous landscape of multilayered political intrigue, the fickleness of human nature, and her own demons.
Set against the backdrop of a vividly imagined Martian society composed of humans and sapient robots striving towards a utopian future and battling to preserve the pristine wilderness of the planet, Ailia is forced to delve deep into the complexities of Martian life. As she forges alliances, she becomes an unlikely ally in the Martians' fight for self-determination and makes decisions that will ultimately shape the fate of a new world.
That's if the planet and a terrorist bomber don't kill her first ...
EMERGENT MARS is a thought-provoking tale that combines the best elements of hard science fiction and environmentalism into a slow-burn political thriller. Compelling, immersive and realistic from start to finish, with outstanding characters and superb world-building, it's a thoroughly engrossing read.
Advance Praise
4 Stars - Loved it! This is a deeply thought-out story. All of it felt realistic. It's a stunning depiction of what we could genuinely face in the next few decades and a valuable contribution to the growing canon of literature about the settlement of Mars. - Reedsy Discovery - Zoe Routh
5 Stars - Highly Recommended. It’s a great sci-fi novel that delves into human interaction, interaction with sapient AI and the politics/conflicts between Earth and Mars. - Goodreads - Christine Choptovy
4 Stars. The books that it reminded me most of were Le Guin's The Dispossessed and Bear's Moving Mars, though it was definitely its own story told in its own way. It's a slow-boil political thriller... Even so, it's not at all dull and the author does a good job of bringing the settlements to life and also the beauty of the planet. The characters he uses to do it through, are both interesting and lovable. - Goodreads - Robbie
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780975628003 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 304 |
