The Thunder and Lightning Series — John Varley

Red Thunder, Red Lightning, and Rolling Thunder -- "action-packed, science-packed homages to Heinlein's best work" -- now in one volume (Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing).

 


Enjoy all three novels in Hugo and Nebula Awardâ€"winning author John Varley's Mars saga!


 

Red Thunder

As Chinese and US spacecraft compete to be the first to land on Mars, a former astronaut, his cousin, and four teens from Florida have a chance to beat them both -- thanks to an inventive new power source that can propel them to the Red Planet within three days. No guts, no glory . . .


 

Red Lightning

Son of one of the first men on Mars, Ray Garcia-Strickland is over the Red Planet and its gravity-dependent tourists. And when an unknown object hits Earth and causes a massive tsunami, he'll get his own chance at interplanetary adventure . . .


 

Rolling Thunder

Stationed on one of Jupiter's moons, Podkayne, a Martian navy lieutenant and daughter of Ray Garcia-Strickland, is finally realizing her dream of being a singer when disaster strikes. Put into a state of suspended animation, she awakens ten years later to face her -- and humanity's -- greatest challenge . . .


 

Praise for the Thunder and Lightning Series

 


"Superior science fiction." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer

 


"Fast paced . . . engaging characters." -- Rocky Mountain News

 


"Much more than a simple adventure story, full of poignant moments and relevant social commentary." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review


 


"The heart-pounding space race is on . . . in this riveting SF thriller . . . with hilarious, well-drawn characters, extraordinary situations presented plausibly, plus exciting action and adventure." -- Publishers Weekly