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3.5
In the Shadow of Deimos
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Mars is the new frontier for humanity, as we launch an epic saga of inspiring planetary exploration set in the award-winning Terraforming Mars boardgame
Mars, 2316. The recently created Terraforming Committee arbitrates the dramatic development of Mars by powerful rival corporations. When a rogue asteroid crashes into a research center and kills its lone technician, the fragile balance between corporations is shattered. The World Government’s investigation into the accident reveals a multitude of motives, while a corporation insider stumbles on a dark conspiracy. Two Martians with very different agendas must navigate a trail of destruction and treachery to uncover the truth and expose those responsible, before Mars falls to Earth’s corruption. As lines blur between progress and humanity, Mars itself remains the biggest adversary of all.
Mars, 2316. The recently created Terraforming Committee arbitrates the dramatic development of Mars by powerful rival corporations. When a rogue asteroid crashes into a research center and kills its lone technician, the fragile balance between corporations is shattered. The World Government’s investigation into the accident reveals a multitude of motives, while a corporation insider stumbles on a dark conspiracy. Two Martians with very different agendas must navigate a trail of destruction and treachery to uncover the truth and expose those responsible, before Mars falls to Earth’s corruption. As lines blur between progress and humanity, Mars itself remains the biggest adversary of all.
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3.5
“This book surpassed my expectations. I was curious with how the board game would translate into a novel and was impressed with the gripping storyline. The sci-fi mystery definitely kept me interested and wondering "who done it" the whole time. I love a futuristic life on Mars novel and now I'll be thinking of this plot whenever I play Terraforming Mars.”“This is a solid novel supporting the Boardgame IP of Terraforming Mars. As an avid fan of the game, I really enjoyed the book but readers should be aware that its a sliver of time in the evolution of Mars and does not try to span the entirety of a 'game' which is generations upon generations. The author has chosen a time where the effort is established, humans are on Mars working their terraforming magic and we can see that it is the setting we are familiar with. Thorgate, Phobolog, CreditCor and other corporations from the game are integrated into a story about an accident that has deeper meaning that first assumed. Fundamentally, the story is about characters involved in that accident (observing) and trying to uncover information about it.
The result is a solid 'who done it' set in the boardgame/science fiction world with believable characters and well written dialogue. I very much enjoyed the novel and hope there is another, perhaps a generation beyond this story so we can experience mars as it terraforms to a planet where humans can live without life support in the far future.”
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