Long Mars (Long Earth 3) | Long Mars

Long Mars

Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter - 2015

Overview

In the years following the Yellowstone eruption, massive economic dislocation forces populations to flee Datum Earth for myriad Long Earth worlds. Sally, Joshua, and Lobsang are involved in this perilous work when Sally is contacted by her long-vanished father, Willis Linsay, the inventor of the original Stepper device. He proposes a voyage across Long Mars, but his true motive is to trace advanced alien technology to aid mankind's recovery.

Meanwhile, U.S. Navy Commander Maggie Kauffman leads an expedition to the outer limits of the far Long Earth. Joshua faces a crisis closer to home, becoming embroiled in the plight of the Next, super-bright post-humans emerging from their 'long childhood' in Happy Landings. Ignorance and fear lead to societal backlash, and Joshua is determined to liberate the imprisoned Next children.

Who it's for

• Fans of science fiction exploring societal collapse and new frontiers.
• Readers interested in themes of human evolution and intergenerational conflict.
• Those who enjoy intricate world-building and character-driven narratives.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Softcover
• Pages: 448
• Publisher: Transworld Publishers
• Year: 2015
• ISBN: 9780552169356