Sol

by Don Martin

Mankind is facing the biggest challenge he has ever faced. The human race will be extinct in 5 – 7 years. And this is not just a theory. It is a scientific fact. And it has already started. All humans will die. As will all animals, and all plants.The sun is expanding. And the earth is getting warmer. The computer models say temperatures in the desert southwest in the United States will top 380 degrees. Temperatures above 400 degrees are a possibility in some areas. The oceans will literally boil. Two men are given the job of saving humanity. Dr. Alan Wheaton is considered the best solar physicist in the world. Lucas Wills is a 24 year old kid who only wants to be a pro skateboarder. But Lucas is a genius, and is thought to be the smartest man alive. Alan and Lucas surround themselves with an unconventional cast of characters, all geniuses themselves. Will their Human Lifeboat concept work?And if it works is it the right thing to do? Is saving a handful of humans justification for releasing them back to a barren planet they can do nothing with?

277 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 11, 2012

About the author

Cartoonist and illustrator for MAD Magazine from 1956 through 1988. Known as "MAD's Maddest Artist."

Reviews

[Anthony Mestas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worst interesting book I have had ever read. I can’t believe I actually took the time to read it the whole way through!

The subject was interesting but the characters are 2 dimensional. About 29% the way through I swear a totally different person took over the writing. This also needed the help of an editor!