The initial Martian pioneers had fierce disagreements about how the planet should be used by humans. This led to a war that threatened the lives of billions of people on both Mars and Earth. Now, the second generation of settlers continues the struggle to survive the hostile yet strangely beautiful environment of the red planet. Their decisions and actions will ultimately determine whether Mars will simply be a sanctuary for scientists, a source of raw materials for Earth, or something much more.
Richard Ferrone's robust narration of this thrilling, timeless tale captures the fascinating diversity of Robinson's compelling characters, taking listeners to the farthest frontier of humanity's struggle to survive.
©1994 Kim Stanley Robinson; (P)2001 Recorded Books
"This may well be Robinson's best book and possibly the best of the many and various our-future-on-Mars novels to date." (Booklist)
"Yet another masterpiece....I can't imagine anybody else staking out any portion of this immemorial dreamscape with the same elegant detail and thoroughness; it's Kim Stanley Robinson's now and for a long time to come." (Science Fiction Age)
"Thought provoking, complete, and original"
A splendid series, with truly engaging characters, sweeping story line, and many unexpected changes. Rarely has an author been prepared to kill off so many lead characters - made possible only by accepting the sweep of history approach. The story follows broad themes and minute detail as the writer feels fit and the tale demands. The narrator's laid back style sometimes conflicts, but in general I found it fitted the mood of the story. Definitely worth buying,