The Mars Run
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In 2071, Janet Pilgrim, a recent high school graduate, suddenly finds herself unable to afford college, thanks to her father's financial mismanagement. Faced with the fear of dying of embarrassment if she goes to a junior college, she looks for a way out. After considering joining the Army, she stumbles on the solution to her problems – becoming an astronaut on a commercial space ship.
In 2071, “astronaut” is only slightly more glamorous then “truck driver” is today. But the money is good, and one run to Mars - the "armpit of the Solar System" will fund several years of college. Even better, she won’t have to face her friends. Unfortunately, being an astronaut can be dangerous, as she discovers when a friend dies in a training accident, the first of many dangers. Warning explicit language and sex.
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"Fun read!"
I'm not much of a Sci-Fi fan myself, and I am not generally optimistic when it comes to novels written in the first person especially if the author is of a different gender). This book, however, blew me away. It's very readable, and has just enough tension to keep you reading.
Great job!
Great job!
"Rave From Reader Views"
“The Mars Run” is a great space opera tale, says Paige Lovitt of Reader Views. The author "develops all the characters well - even the bad guys." The book is "highly recommended" to all science fiction fans.
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"I love this Book!"
I love the theme and plot of the story! The layout of the book is amazing and I love the way the trill is build! A sex scene in the mist makes a novel for any kind of reader! Highly recommended!!! Very well writen!
"Gritty Space Operetta"
Christopher Gerrib is a former Navy man and it shows in his debut science-fiction novel, "The Mars Run." His eye for detail and procedure is trained and his descriptions are effortless. Moreover, he translates the world of ocean-going ships into space in a natural and engaging way. Not burdened by a need to fall back on techno-speak to cover up for a lack of hard knowledge, Gerrib's actions and events in space read in a way that consistently rings true. His ships are real and plausible. Newton is alive and well.
The first act of the "The Mars Run" is classic Heinlein. Janet Pilgrim is a young astronaut-in-training from a struggling middle-class Chicago... More >
Christopher Gerrib is a former Navy man and it shows in his debut science-fiction novel, "The Mars Run." His eye for detail and procedure is trained and his descriptions are effortless. Moreover, he translates the world of ocean-going ships into space in a natural and engaging way. Not burdened by a need to fall back on techno-speak to cover up for a lack of hard knowledge, Gerrib's actions and events in space read in a way that consistently rings true. His ships are real and plausible. Newton is alive and well.
The first act of the "The Mars Run" is classic Heinlein. Janet Pilgrim is a young astronaut-in-training from a struggling middle-class Chicago... More >
"Good Action Filled!"
This book is one of fast paced action and thrilling details. If you like sex scenes along with all the suspense, this book is for you. I recommend this book.
Author, Nicole Alexander
Author, Nicole Alexander
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