Books like The Precipice (The Grand Tour; also Asteroid Wars) by Ben Bova
Billionaire Dan Randolph once dominated Earth’s industry but now faces a planet in decline, torn by floods and earthquakes. He believes the key to saving humanity lies in exploiting space’s energy and resources.
Rival heir Martin Humphries, the unrestrained steward of the Humphries Trust, views Earth’s downfall as a boon for space-based industry. With a cutting‑edge fusion propulsion system that could launch missions to the Asteroid Belt, he plans to leverage Randolph’s ambition to seize control of Astro Manufacturing.
Alongside two brilliant astronaut-women, Randolph embarks on a high‑stakes journey to the Asteroid Belt. As the Asteroid Wars ignite, the future of humanity hinges on his choices and Humphries’ machinations.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Ben Bova
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