In the lunar city of Artemis, smuggler Jazz Bashara gets caught in a high-stakes conspiracy involving corporate sabotage and lunar colonization. Written by the author of The Martian, Artemis blends science-driven storytelling with a rebellious, fast-talking heroine. As Jazz fights to survive and save the city, she navigates crime, politics, and ethical dilemmas in a vividly imagined lunar setting. It's a smart, fast-paced thriller with humor and tech-savvy suspense.
About Andy Weir
An American author known for his science fiction novels that emphasize scientific accuracy and problem-solving. His debut, The Martian, gained widespread popularity for its engaging portrayal of an astronaut stranded on Mars who must use his ingenuity to survive. Weir's meticulous research and compelling narratives have made his work a hit with readers who enjoy realistic and suspenseful science fiction.
Other Books by Andy Weir
The Martian
by Andy Weir
Andy Weir’s The Martian is a gripping survival story about astronaut Mark Watney, stranded alone on Mars after a mission goes wrong. Believed dead by his crew, he must use his engineering skills, ingenuity, and humor to stay alive while finding a way to contact Earth. Blending hard science with relentless optimism and dry wit, the novel turns scientific problem-solving into page-turning suspense. It’s a celebration of human resilience, intelligence, and the will to survive against impossible odds. The Martian is both thrilling and surprisingly funny, making science accessible and adventure unforgettable.
Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
In Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory—and humanity’s fate on his shoulders. As he regains fragments of his past, he realizes he’s on a desperate mission to save Earth from extinction. Along the way, he forms an unexpected and heartwarming alliance with an alien being. Full of clever science, humor, and emotional depth, the novel blends thrilling problem-solving with a powerful message about cooperation across worlds. It’s a fast-paced, feel-good sci-fi story about survival, sacrifice, and the bonds that transcend species.
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