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In the heart of New York City, young Ivaan is no ordinary boy. Inspired by his father's research on Martian minerals, Ivaan possesses a keen interest in the sciences. This bond with science only deepens as the consequences of global warming impact his everyday life. Witnessing the devastating effects of climate change, Ivaan becomes deeply concerned about the planet's future.
The narrative intertwines the science of our own world with that of Mars....
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"The Martians opens a door into a possibility that most would reject as impossible. But Nick Redfern in this provocative and exciting book makes a startling case for there being life on Mars-and, in fact, for the whole history of Mars being very, very different from what we have supposed. A wonderful adventure and a very exciting story!"-Whitley Strieber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, CommunionThe Martians is an in-depth study of the theory...
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The war between Humanity and the Martian invaders continues! Despite the advanced technology of the aliens, which has allowed them to overrun and occupy large parts of Earth, the plucky humans, using ingenuity and raw courage have begun to turn the tide. But even after six years of bloody conflict, the Martians have not given up. Though their recent plan to link up their forces in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East was thwarted, they now have a new...
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In this science fiction adventure by a New York Times–bestselling author, H. G. Wells leads a group of scientists against an alien invasion.
Millions thrilled to H. G. Wells's brilliant account of the Martian invasion. But what if that account proved not to be fiction? What if he sought to warn us of impending doom?
In the wake of the first Martian assault, H. G. Wells has united with scientists Thomas Huxley and Doctor Moreau, astronomer Percival...
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In the containing saga of the desolate Martian frontier of Victoriaville, a brave community of settlers faces relentless threats from mercenary bandits working for a powerful Earth corporation, WTO. Led by Captain Junior and an enigmatic gunfighter named Pete, the settlers must defend their hard-won home against repeated attacks. Victoriaville's resilience and determination shine through as they thwart the mercenaries and maintain their claim on the...
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The Battle For Mars continues in this 55,000 word technothriller. The mysterious monolith on the Martian moon, Phobos, was shocking enough. But now there's a new mystery to investigate at the enigmatically named X-ray site on Mars. And Chase Konrad must once again risk his life on that planet in order to save his business empire from bankruptcy. The Chinese are interested in the X-ray site too and Konrad is prepared to dish out some payback to the...
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An electrifying, classic of space survival from one of the most influential grandmasters of science fiction. Expanding the Moon's population hinges on building a thriving tourist industry. But when a prototype tourist craft called the Selene encounters a moonquake, the ship plummets under a vast body of liquid-fine moondust called the Sea of Thirst. Time is running out for the passengers and crew while rescuers find their resources stretched to the...
9) Vigilance
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The history of freedom repeats itself. And the costs are always the same. The settlers of the new Republic of Mars were in a struggle for their freedom against powerful forces that would stop at nothing. For the Martians the costs are life, property and domestic security. But the true cost was vigilance, eternal if need be.
If you like a fast moving story, characters that never give up, and science with a sense of wonder, this is for you.
"Vigilance"...
10) Spaced Invaders
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It's halloween night and seeing little green men equipped with a flying saucer, head antennae and death-ray guns arouses little attention in Big Bean, Illinois in this comedy-adventure. However, on this particular night of tricks and treats, a ghastly cosmic blooper occurs when a group of real Martians intercepts the radio signal from a 50th anniversary re-broadcast of orson welles' famed dramatization "War of the Worlds," and they misinterpret the...
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Excerpt: "Shuddering Castle is not a mystery novel in the generally accepted sense. It is a novel with a mystery; a highly imaginative story, with revelations in the field of radio and short-wave broadcasting. None of the strange events recorded oversteps the boundaries of accepted natural laws. In this novel of exciting action, radio communication is established between Earth and Mars, with a world-girdling hook-up from Radio Center, in New York...
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Even on Mars, Opposites Attract Wyatt Hartford, Earl of Windborne, spends his days running a smuggling operation under the noses of his political enemies. Twenty years prior, Wyatt and three other young, orphaned aristocrats fled war- and weather-ravaged Earth for the Martian city-state of Utopia. Now the four friends-nicknamed the Lords of Dystopia-use their money and influence to champion citizens' rights and progressive reforms. To the downtrodden,...
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In the heart-pounding novel "Secrets of the Mist," embark on a breathtaking journey alongside Johnathan S. Moore, a character whose resilience and determination will leave you breathless. Prepare to be transported to the treacherous Martian landscape, a world of enigmatic mysteries and chilling secrets that lurk both above and below the surface.As you delve into this gripping narrative, you'll witness Johnathan 'Tex' Moore's unyielding quest for survival,...
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"For lovers of Andy Weir's The Martian, here's a true hard-science-fiction tale set on the red planet - a terrific blend of high tech and high tension, of science and suspense, of character and crisis." - Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award–winning author of Red Planet Blues
"Post-apocalyptic disaster meets fractured utopian space exploration in this terrifying tale, which Cawdron (Anomaly) sets in a scientific outpost on Mars . . . This tense cat-and-mouse...
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In this third book in the 'AlexTheInventor' Series, it has been 4 years since Alex Faraway blasted off from Earth to join his once-missing father on Mars. Because of his past heritage with Mars, Alex transformed into an Earthian with all the new abilities his Martian cousins possess. The orphan Martian, Rainah Onyodee, has found a new home with Alex's mom, Elizabeth, and is finishing high school in Delta Town. Old Elliot, the astronomer, has settled...
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with Oliver Oddsocks in "Oliver Oddsocks Danger On Mars"! Join Oliver as he sets out on a rainy day, armed with his magical mismatched adventure socks, a toy flying saucer, and a mysterious black box from his grandmother. Little does he know that his ordinary adventure day will turn into an extraordinary journey to the red planet.
When Oliver's toy saucer unexpectedly grows in size and takes off into outer space, he...
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[2022]
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"DCeased became a smash horror hit in 2019 by offering a twisted version of the DC Universe infected by the Anti-Life Equation, transforming heroes and villains alike into mindless monsters. DCeased: Hope At World's End, previously only available digitally, expands the world of that original DCeased series by filling in that story's time jump and focusing on characters including Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Stephanie Brown, Wally West,...
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