EMERGENT MARS: A Martian Sci-Fi Journey (eBook)

Name: Emergent Mars
Rating: 3.91 (22 reviews)
Author: Russell Klyford
ISBN: 9780975628003

FINALIST - 2024 CYGNUS AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION

2059. Mars is sparsely settled and deeply troubled.

War-scarred journalist Ailia Bax, broken by PTSD and haunted by flashbacks, lands on the stark, unforgiving Red Planet, hoping to escape her demons and start anew with a seemingly routine assignment. Instead, she's thrust into the heart of a brewing conflict and pursued by a faceless threat as relations between Mars and Earth careen towards breaking point.

In the half-dozen research bases scattered across Mars, brave humans and self-aware robots are working to push humanity past Earth's old limits. Yet their quest to launch the biggest political experiment in the solar system is fraught with danger. How far will Earth's power brokers go to reclaim control? Can the Martians mend internal conflicts before their secular freedoms slip away? And is anywhere safe, with a terrorist bomber on the loose?

Ailia must navigate a labyrinth of political deception, shifting allegiances, and the volatility of a fledgling culture teetering on the brink of triumph and catastrophe. But caught in this turbulent cauldron, she soon realizes the hardest truths of all: her sponsors have lied to her, the bomber has her in their sights, and she may not live long enough to do more than file her first report...

About EMERGENT MARS:

Gripping, realistic, Mars colonization science fiction for The Expanse, The Martian, Red Mars Trilogy, Ben Bova, Greg Bear, and Brandon Q Morris fans. Blending adventure, political intrigue, and philosophical exploration, this slow-burn character-driven narrative delivers scientifically grounded speculation while celebrating humanity’s potential to reinvent itself on a new world. Are you ready to take a riveting journey across the Red Planet, which may one day soon, become our second home?

What GOODREADS readers are saying:

★★★★★ "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of humanity in space... I highly recommend it."

★★★★★ "It’s a great sci-fi novel that delves into human interaction, interaction with sapient AI and the politics/conflicts between Earth and Mars. Highly recommended."

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Sci-Fi Tropes

Mars Colony

Ethics of Terraforming

Planetary Exploration

Sentient Robots with Emotions and Rights

Government Control

Corporate Meddling

Media Manipulation and Truth

Interplanetary Grey-Zone Conflict

Martian Resistance and Independence

Space Exploration

Why it Resonates With Fans

Hard Science Fiction Appeal: Presents a realistic depiction of life on Mars in the near-future, emphasizing survival and the harsh beauty of the environment.

Political and Social Authenticity: Delves into interplanetary governance, independence, colonialism, and economic democracy.

Philosophical Depth: Incorporates thought-provoking discussions on societal structures and the nature of consciousness.

Suspense and Intrigue: Adds a layer of mystery and tension with a terrorist threat and covert Earth-interest manipulation.

Character-Driven Narrative: The protagonist, Ailia Bax, offers a unique outsider’s perspective on the planet’s struggle for independence.

Inspired by Real Events

Informed by real events such as the establishment of national research bases across Antarctica, the Tiananmen Square massacre, the near-fatal attack on Salman Rushdie, the Unabomber, the independence movements of island nations like Barbados, the rapid development of AI capability and of course, the ongoing scientific exploration of Mars.

Publication Details

Full Title: Emergent Mars

Author: Russell Klyford

Published: 16 January 2024

ISBN: 9780975628003 / 0975628003 (eBook)

ASIN: B0DL2T9R17

Language: English

File size: 558 KB (EPUB)

Book length: 372 pages

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About Russell Klyford

Russell Kylford is the pseudonym of an indie author who writes science fiction with the precision of a lifelong scholar and the passion of a true futurist.

Raised on Asimov, Clarke, Le Guin, Cherryh, Niven, McMaster Bujold, and Herbert, his obsession deepened over time into a connoisseur’s appreciation for Banks, Egan, Stephenson, and all of the many Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award winners. With a background in applied science and technology management, he’s spent decades involved in industry regulation, crafting submissions and white papers to improve public policy.

He lives in Canberra, Australia, with his wife, balancing future-space visions with watching stand-up comedy and bushwalking.

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