Synopsis Edwin St. Andrew is eighteen years old when he crosses the Atlantic by steamship, exiled from polite society following an ill-conceived diatribe at a dinner party. He enters the forest, spellbound by the beauty of the Canadian wilderness, and suddenly hears the notes of a violin echoing in an airship terminal--an experience that shocks … Continue reading Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
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Ghosts of Mars: The Adventures of Eva Knight by Stuart White
Synopsis Mars. 2045. 13-year-old Eva is the first Martian. And world famous on two planets! Fame, Type 1 diabetes and a sarcastic AI companion haunt her, but when her dad goes missing on the red planet, she must overcome the 'Ghosts of Mars' to save him. The Martian for middle-grade, full of science, friendship and … Continue reading Ghosts of Mars: The Adventures of Eva Knight by Stuart White
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Goodreads Synopsis "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." In a corporate-dominated space-faring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. For their own safety, exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids. But in a society where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn’t a primary … Continue reading All Systems Red by Martha Wells