Publisher Description
The bestselling author of Daemon returns with a near-future technological thriller, in which a charismatic billionaire recruits a team of adventurers to launch the first deep space mining operation--a mission that could alter the trajectory of human civilization.
When itinerant cave diver James Tighe receives an invitation to billionaire Nathan Joyce's private island, he thinks it must be a mistake. But Tighe's unique skill set makes him a prime candidate for Joyce's high-risk venture to mine a near-earth asteroid--with the goal of kick-starting an entire off-world economy. The potential rewards and personal risks are staggering, but the competition is fierce and the stakes couldn't be higher.
Isolated and pushed beyond their breaking points, Tighe and his fellow twenty-first century adventurers--ex-soldiers, former astronauts, BASE jumpers, and mountain climbers--must rely on each other to survive not only the dangers of a multi-year expedition but the harsh realities of business in space. They're determined to transform humanity from an Earth-bound species to a space-faring one--or die trying.
Customer Reviews
Elite sci-fi!
Suarez has written a classic! There is tremendous attention to detail for realism coupled with a gripping storyline. No stone is left unturned in his research and it shows with his carefully thought out and insightful writing. A must read for sci-fi fans!
Do it!
Good research. Good writing. Good read. Just what you would expect from Suarez.
Outstanding Book
Really good story, great characters and fantastic info about all the tech details. It is a little confusing but I liked it and found it supremely worth the time and money. Would like to see sequel.