Before Mars is an expertly woven story that includes elements of science fiction and intrigue to keep the reader guessing from page to page...very accessible for readers who are new to the series.–
Booklist "A psychological thriller wearing the cloak of a gripping sci-fi story...delivered in excellently page-turning fashion"–
LA Times "A thrilling read."–Space.com
"Part science fiction, part corporate conspiracy thriller...[Newman] channels both Andy Weir and Elon Musk to craft a compelling space odyssey."–
Mountain Times
"A slow-burn psychological thriller...a science fictional spin on the gaslighting theme as novels such as
Girl on the Train."–
Financial Times "Emma Newman has done it again...
Before Mars was tremendously engaging and surprising. The
Planetfall Series is easily one of my favorite ongoing science-fiction series."–SFF Reviews
Praise for the Planetfall novels
Cathartic and transcendent.–
The New York Times Exceptionally engaging...A vivid, riveting read.–
The Washington Post Gripping and sorrowful, this imaginative story is a satisfying return to Newman's future of greed and hope.–
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A thrilling tale of murder, mystery, and madness...Will keep you riveted until the very last page.–Kameron Hurly, author of
The Stars Are Legion Emma Newman creates addictive page-turners.–
Starburst Magazine The murder investigation will intrigue readers, while the overall feeling of something more sinister happening keeps the pages turning until the unexpected conclusion.–
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