One Day on Mars
Submitted by Alex on Thu, 2007-04-05 09:58.
Tau Ceti series
 | One Day on Mars author: Travis Taylor asin: 1416555056 binding: Hardcover list price: $23.00 USD amazon price: $20.24 USD |
It's 24 on Mars: a nonstop futuristic thrill-ride, all in one day, through the critical events which were the breaking point for the underclass of Martian citizens and precipitated a revolution to break the Martian colonists free from the formidable Sol System government. The formerly red planet-now in danger of again becoming red, blood red-would never be the same, nor would the human race. It was one day that changed the course of history for the Solar System, raging from hand-to-hand combat to piloted armored mecha suits clashing to an enormous space battle, with dedicated heroes on both sides of the conflict wondering if they were doing the right thing-and if they would live to see another day. And wondering, as well, if the spark of this new war, that would eventually reach across whole star systems, would bring them peace One Day on Mars.
One Day on Mars is due out in October, '07.
In the mean time, snippets can be found over on Joe Buckley's website as usual.
One Day
Submitted by Luis (not verified) on Mon, 2008-02-18 15:45.
Wow, what a pull off. Great read. Can't recommend enough.
» reply
So much different than my expectations.
Submitted by John (not verified) on Sun, 2007-11-25 05:19.
I was anticipating this book because I have a strong affection for Mars and mil sci-fi. I started reading it and could only be astounded at the depths that have been put into this book. If you watch CNN, Fox or MSNBC it is easy to lose sight of the fact that even the bad guys have justified motivations and that even the good guys do very bad things. I found this book refreshing in that I never really knew who to root for other than the grunts on the ground. I have read some of the commentary about this book being preachy or pro military. I did not find it preachy in any way honestly I put the book down and was disgusted with all the political players in the book even Senator Moore to some extent. As far as being pro military it was mil sci so I don't know what else was expected. I do not feel that it glorified war to any extent. The only people this book could say to glorify is the doughboys who actually fought it but had no say in whether it was fought.
» reply
One of the Best Sci-fi Series I've ever read.
This is "starwars" meets "robotech" meets "band of brothers", if that makes any sense. This is one of those books where you plan to read/listen for an hour and next thing you know you've read half the book. Highlite for me was that the when a explanation was needed of some sci-fi technology, you never felt like the action was put on pause, but rather the explanation are cleverly inserted into the action. Another highlite was the use of the robotech/gundam "starfighter/robot" idea was used, and used well. Each phase of the starfighters "fighter, eagle, and bot modes" were clearly used and the author explains exactly why each pilot is using their machines in that way. The only series I have enjoyed as much as the One Day on Mars Series, is the Prince Roger Series by John Ringo & David Weber. "Doc", please keep writing great books like this series.