Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – Edge of Catastophe: A Terraforming Mars novel – Book 2 of the Terraforming Mars series by Jane Killick – release date – 22nd November, 2022
#science fiction #Mars colonisation #crime thriller
BLURB: In the 26th century, Mars is thriving: the huge crater made by the crashed moon of Deimos is now a vast domed city, buzzing with industry and a burgeoning Martian-born and immigrant workforce. Ecoline scientist Mel Erdan is at the forefront of vital research to feed and maintain Mars’ increasing population. But when her viral enhancer transforms lush green plants into a blackened swathe of dead crops, it triggers a wave of violent unrest across Deimos City, and Mel is accused of deliberately sabotaging Mars’ fragile viability. With resources rapidly dwindling, conspiracy theories flying, and criminal gangs rioting, Mel must prove her innocence, uncover the truth, and revitalise Mars’ harvest before it’s too late – for everyone.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series – see my review of In the Shadow of Deimos – so when I saw the sequel, I was delighted to get hold of a copy. Apparently, the book series is based on a board game, Terraforming Mars, but don’t let that worry you. I was blissfully unaware of that fact after I’d finished the first book. As I haven’t read much science fiction recently, I’m really looking forward to tucking into this one.
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I love looking forward to a sequel of a book I loved. The Mars setting really draws me in, and I hope you get the chance to read this soon😁
Thank you, Tammy. I have a collection of books I’m really looking forward to mounting up – I just need to read more quickly!
I absolutely need to read more SF as soon as possible. I love the genre but lately I’ve gotten behind on it.
I haven’t read all that much lately, either:).
This sounds so good. I really need to read more sci-fi books like this because I usually end up loving them. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
The first book was certainly really enjoyable, so I’m looking forward to this one:)).
I hope you enjoy this one when you get a chance to read it. Have a great week!
Thank you, Cindy:). You too!
The colonization of Mars is one of the most fascinating subjects I can think of – not least because it might turn into reality in the next few decades – so I must find some space on my TBR for this series. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I have thoroughly enjoyed the first book and recommend you pick it up, too. Though it doesn’t appear that you need to read the first book to enjoy this offering, which is a bonus.
I hope you love it.
Lynn 😀
Thank you, Lynn – fingers crossed that I thoroughly enjoy it:)).