"I found that ‘Mariner Twenty’ was an easy to read and well-constructed story that can be enjoyed in one sitting with an ending that allows an opportunity to consider human behaviour."
A successful manned mission to Mars sets up this sci-fi tale. Beginning with Roger Haines’ lucrative discovery of unique crystals that are used as part of the communications system on the first successful manned mission to Mars, ‘Mariner Twenty’ by G D Harrison is an entertaining short read for sci-fi fans. The mysterious red planet has secrets and surprises in store for the crew on the ground and those back in Mission Control. Splitting between action on Mars as the crew attempt to set up the first human colony, reflections by Haines and realistic press conferences where the world’s media gather to learn as much as they can about this groundbreaking mission, the reader sees all sides of the Mariner Twenty project. Right down to the previously mentioned press conference, this story has a very realistic feel about it. There are moments of tension and the plot slowly develops a sci-fi edge as a select group at Mission Control must make a decision that could decide the future of the human race. However, the private greed of the rich and the curiosity and determination to explore our solar system has an authentic feel. I have read one previous book by G D Harrison, ‘Past Imperfect’ which I would place in a completely different genre although the writing remains character focused. I think that ‘Mariner Twenty’ demonstrates the author’s versatility, and this is a well-observed delve into science fiction. I found that ‘Mariner Twenty’ was an easy to read and well-constructed story that can be enjoyed in one sitting with an ending that allows an opportunity to consider human behaviour.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
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