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Blurb: “"Generation Ship has the brilliant political complexity of The Expanse and the American government, while keeping the fun and excitement of Dark Matter. Thoughtful, well-written, deep, and engaging."
—R. R. Virdi, author of The First Binding
IN THIS RIVETING, STAND-ALONE NOVEL FROM MICHAEL MAMMAY, AUTHOR OF PLANETSIDE, THE BEGINNING OF A NEW HUMAN COLONY MUST FACE TYRANNICAL LEADERS, REVOLUTION, CRIPPLING INSTABILITY, AND AN UNKNOWN ALIEN PLANET THAT COULD EASILY DESTROY THEM ALL n 2108, colony ship Voyager departed Earth for the planet of Promissa with eighteen thousand of the world's I best and brightest on board. Two hundred fifty years and twenty seven light years later anarivalis imminent.
But all is not well.
The probes that they've sent ahead to gather the data needed to establish any kind of settlement aren't responding, and the information they have received has presented more questions than answers. It's a time when the entire crew should be coming together to solve the problem, but science officer Sheila Jackson can't get people to listen.
With the finish line in sight, a group of crew members want an end to the draconian rules that their forebears put in place generations before. However, security force officer Mark Rector and his department have different plans. As alliances form and fall, Governor Jarred Pantel sees only one way to bring Voyagers citizens together and secure his own power: a full-scale colonization effort. Yet, he may have underestimated the passion of those working for the other side....
Meanwhile, a harsh alien planet awaits that might have its own ideas about being colonized. A battle for
control brews, and victory for one group could mean death for them all.
"Political sci-fi done right! Cleverly written, topical, and compelling with a relatable cast of diverse characters, deeply personal stakes, and twisty plot elements that will keep you on your toes."
-J. S. Dewes, author of the Divide series
MICHAEL MAMMAY is the author of the Planetside series and The Misfit Soldier.
A retired army officer and a graduate of the United States Military Academy, he's a veteran of more wars than he cares to remember. He lives with his wife in Georgia and can often be found at sci-fi and fantasy conventions throughout the southeast US.”