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In Peter Cawdron’s science‑fiction adventure, humanity’s hope of living beyond Earth materialises with the Mars Endeavour colony. The underground habitat shelters 120 scientists, astronauts, medical staff, and engineers from the planet’s lethal radiation. While the colony is engineered for every conceivable danger, a looming threat on Earth tests their preparedness and survival plans, prompting tense, planetary‑wide stakes.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Peter Cawdron
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