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In the distant future, humanity has expanded to fill every corner of the Solar System. Over 100 billion people live on its many planets, orbital rings and asteroids. In this age of many, it is fast becoming clear that the resources are going to run out! But before that happens, desperate measures need to be taken. Humanity must find new places to go to and new ways to manage what little it has left. But the universe is full of surprises. Between upheaval at home and the possibility of hostile intelligences aboard, humanity will have its hands full! But then again, no one said survival was easy.
129 pages, Paperback
First published April 8, 2011
7 people want to read
About the author
Matthew S. Williams
25 books127 followersI'm a science communicator and journalist who writes for Universe Today and a handful of other publications. I've written thousands of articles on the subjects of astronomy, space exploration, Earth science, and cosmology. I am also a lover of sci-fi and the classics - always have been, always will be!
My first published novel, The Cronian Incident, (Formist Series #1) was released in 2017 and cracked the top #50 Hot New Releases on Amazon. The follow-up The Jovian Manifesto was released in 2018, and the finale in the trilogy - The Frost Line Fracture - was released in December 2020.
When I'm not writing, I'm practicing Taekwon-Do, or just enjoying life in BC with my wife and cat.
Check out my author profile on Amazon:
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My first published novel, The Cronian Incident, (Formist Series #1) was released in 2017 and cracked the top #50 Hot New Releases on Amazon. The follow-up The Jovian Manifesto was released in 2018, and the finale in the trilogy - The Frost Line Fracture - was released in December 2020.
When I'm not writing, I'm practicing Taekwon-Do, or just enjoying life in BC with my wife and cat.
Check out my author profile on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-S-Will...
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January 19, 2013
First read in Dec 2011. I received a free copy from the author in exchange for a review.
My Synopsis: The Earth and its colonies are running out of water. The government, left with no options, decides to hedge its bets by creating a colony ship and sending off the best and brightest to colonize the stars, while at home strict rationing and a lottery system to decide who should live and who should die will be instituted. Millions will die, either of thirst or through violence. However, a scientist comes up with a daring idea in order to provide additional resources and keep humanity alive in the Sol system – reclamation. All bodies will be reclaimed for the source, providing fluids, minerals and other essentials. How will humans develop, at home and in the stars?
My Thoughts: This was an interesting science-fiction story, as well as showing the dangers of continuing to destroy the environment for short-term gains. To us, it seems almost impossible that we could ever run short on water, but it will happen if we don’t stop polluting the water sources and start paying attention. However, the book is not a sermon – it is also entertaining with an intricate plot and plenty of suspense. Fans of sci-fi should definitely check this book out. Williams also has some short stories, including “Smartbomb” and “Liability,” which I will be reviewing over the next few days.
My Synopsis: The Earth and its colonies are running out of water. The government, left with no options, decides to hedge its bets by creating a colony ship and sending off the best and brightest to colonize the stars, while at home strict rationing and a lottery system to decide who should live and who should die will be instituted. Millions will die, either of thirst or through violence. However, a scientist comes up with a daring idea in order to provide additional resources and keep humanity alive in the Sol system – reclamation. All bodies will be reclaimed for the source, providing fluids, minerals and other essentials. How will humans develop, at home and in the stars?
My Thoughts: This was an interesting science-fiction story, as well as showing the dangers of continuing to destroy the environment for short-term gains. To us, it seems almost impossible that we could ever run short on water, but it will happen if we don’t stop polluting the water sources and start paying attention. However, the book is not a sermon – it is also entertaining with an intricate plot and plenty of suspense. Fans of sci-fi should definitely check this book out. Williams also has some short stories, including “Smartbomb” and “Liability,” which I will be reviewing over the next few days.
April 24, 2012
A very unique and interesting story about the future our planet in desperate need of our most important resource, water. This adventure flashes through glimpses of peoples lives in various situations and point of veiws of hundreds of years, building up into a very intriguing sci-fi novel. I'll ne getting the sequal soon
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