Arkwright

There are few books in science fiction that could be considered a love letter to it, but Arkwright by Allen Steele hits the nail on the head.

The book surrounds Nathan Arkwright, a seminal sci fi writer, and his legacy of wishing to send humanity into the stars to colonize them. Driven by the belief that humanity will eventually wear out their welcome on Earth and need to look elsewhere for a home, Nathan sets up a foundation to ensure that his dream will become a reality. It is up to his chi...