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.
ReplyDelete"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!
ReplyDeleteA sci-fi novel! Must be something in the air. I'm currently reading a Star Trek book.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love a good space epic.
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