BOOKS - The Far Shore
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The Far Shore
Author: Glenn Damato
Year: October 16, 2019
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 1.8 MB
Language: English
Year: October 16, 2019
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 1.8 MB
Language: English
"The author's flair for depicting realistic space travel rivalsanything in Andy Weir's 2014 bestseller The Martian." -Kirkus ReviewsAn oppressive world. An untested spacecraft. A perilous gamble.Can her journey preserve humanity's freedom?Cristina Flores speaks her mind. But in a totalitarian surveillance state where privacy is a thing of the past, her critical thinking and outspoken nature have marked her for death.So when rebel scientists recruit the math genius for a covert plan to start anew on Mars, she accepts the chance to control her own destiny.But space is a harsh sanctuary, and freedom is never purchased cheaply.Alongside a small band of like-minded renegades, Cristina struggles to overcome escalating failures and rising panic. She fears their most lethal threat may be a charismatic but incompetent leader determined to command the colony to its last dying breath...Can Cristina's unstoppable determination keep their dream alive, or will the hope for freedom be lost in the void?The Far Shore is a thrilling sci-fi novel in the classic tradition. If you enjoy courageous heroes, convincing technology, and hard-edged science, you'll love Glenn Damato's bold odyssey."A magnificent story - a soaring feat of imagination, highly suspenseful and utterly gripping." -Robert Bidinotto, bestselling author of HUNTER"I give The Far Shore five stars. It rivals The Martian in accuracy, ambition and attitude. It offers hope for humanity at all levels." -Tamara Wilhite, contributor at Liberty Island Magazine"A plausible and harrowing adventure that explores humanity's drive for personal freedom." -Kirkus Reviews"Gripping and immersive, The Far Shore offers a lot: technology for the hard science fiction fans and tons of heart for all of us." -Laura Montgomery, author of Mercenary Calling"Brilliant . . . I admit to having tears in my eyes." -Jeffery D. Kooistra, author of Dykstra's War"I was hooked! Damn! The pace is awesome, the suspense is unbeatable, the characters are engaging, the plot is original, the theme is eternal and universal." -Irene Psyhogios"Highly recommended for adult sci-fi fans who enjoy exceptionally well-developed plots, characters, and hard sci-fi." -Donovan's Literary Services"The Far Shore sucked me in from page one. It really is amazing." -Sherri Addleston Hilts"I'm a techie, and like my science fiction hard, with rivets. Damato has not only done a marvelous job of keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, he's made it all technically solid and credible." -Tom Ligon, Member, Science Fiction and u0026 Fantasy Writers of America"Whenever I put this book down I couldn't wait to get back to the characters. The story line was gripping and made me late for meetings and kept me up late reading more than a couple times." -Mark Bottorff"Damato masterfully reins together the emotional titans of hope and fear through the eyes of a young girl." -Joel S. Copeland"Kept me riveted. Damato expertly blends science fiction with an all too possible and alarming future.
