Friday Book Snippets is a weekly blogging event co-hosted by Anne@HeadFullofBooks and Olivia at Bemused and Bookish. Directions: Share two snippets (a sentence or short paragraph) from a. the book's beginning and b. page 56 (or another page) in the book you are currently reading. No spoilers, please.
This week I'm featuring The Time Door (The Eternities Book 1) by Shannon McDermott
A reckless last mission on Mars, a crusade for justice on Earth . . .
Reuben Jackson is the only one who still cares about Mars. In the shambles of the Great Collapse, Earth has abandoned the Mars explorers to their fate. But Reuben will make a stand for the Mars team—even against the powerfully united politicians and scientists. In too deep, he discovers hidden conspiracies and unexpected allies.
As the conflict mounts on Earth, time runs down on Mars. Left to face Mars alone, Commander Donegan Moynihan and his team have no hope of surviving after their supplies are gone. Willing to accept a quicker death than starvation, the explorers strike out on a dangerous mission. They venture deep inside the ancient volcano of Arsia Mons, into perils and secrets long buried. What they discover would move mountains on Earth—but will it be enough to save themselves?
Reuben Jackson is the only one who still cares about Mars. In the shambles of the Great Collapse, Earth has abandoned the Mars explorers to their fate. But Reuben will make a stand for the Mars team—even against the powerfully united politicians and scientists. In too deep, he discovers hidden conspiracies and unexpected allies.
As the conflict mounts on Earth, time runs down on Mars. Left to face Mars alone, Commander Donegan Moynihan and his team have no hope of surviving after their supplies are gone. Willing to accept a quicker death than starvation, the explorers strike out on a dangerous mission. They venture deep inside the ancient volcano of Arsia Mons, into perils and secrets long buried. What they discover would move mountains on Earth—but will it be enough to save themselves?
Book Beginning / First Line
Night covered Mars. Stars pricked the black sky, cold points of light, and the moon opened wide a bright eye.
Snippet from 54%
"You know, Killiam, we could use a new plan."
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This sounds very intriguing! I’ll be interested to see how you like it.
ReplyDeleteIt was so good! Hope you have a great week! :D
Delete"the moon opened wide a bright eye" I wondered why that felt familiar, then I remembered that in the book I'm reading to Gundel at the moment there's a half moon "narrowing his eyelid scornfully". I never thought about the moon having an eye before!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about that before either. That's interesting! Hope you have a wonderful week! :D
DeleteA sci-fi novel! Must be something in the air. I'm currently reading a Star Trek book.
ReplyDeleteFun! I've been in the mood for more sci-fi this year, for some reason. Hope you have a great week! :D
DeleteVery cool! I love a good space epic.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Hope you have a great week, Ethan! :D
Delete"We could use a new plan." definitely implies a problem. Reminds me of The Martian by Weir. Did you read it? Are they similar?
ReplyDeleteI haven't read The Martian yet, but this did kinda make me think a little bit of Project Hail Mary by Weir. I really enjoyed it! Hope you have a great week, Anne! :D
DeleteAlways looking for new sci-fi to add to my TBR!
ReplyDeleteThis was really good! Hope you have a great week! :D
DeleteThis sounds like something I might enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed it. Hope you have a wonderful week, Mary! :D
DeleteSounds awesome. I love books set on Mars!
ReplyDeleteI do too! Hope you have a wonderful week, Lark! :D
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