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The Starman #1
Mutiny on Mars
At the beginning of the 21st century, the world economy was booming. Within two decades, however, most multinational corporations had overreached themselves and a severe, global depression set in, unprecedented in scope. All efforts to counter it failed. Governments fell and the infrastructure of the planet decayed, initiating the worst period in human history. The age became known as the Collapse, and was characterized by worldwide violence, terrorism, and unrestrained criminal opportunism.
But the century ended with a glimmer of hope. The concepts of stewardship, accountability, and mutual responsibility revived. Starlight Enterprise was founded in 2089, committed to rebuilding the Earth and its culture. Originally a company dedicated to finding new sources of energy, it quickly became known for high ideals, philanthropy, and interplanetary ventures.
In the early 22nd century, Starlight Enterprise produced its first Starmen. The Starmen were gifted and highly trained ventures of Starlight Enterprise. With their exploits, a new age of exploration and discovery began. Earth had not seen such a time for more than six centuries, when Columbus, Magellan, Drake, and others had set sail to discover new worlds.
In the course of their adventures, the Starmen gradually learn the amazing history of the Solar System. They discerned that this history is far different from what Earth had long believed. Finally they discovered the opportunity and responsibility of the people of Earth to defend and preserve their home--now understood not to be a country or even a planet, but the entire system of worlds circling our star.
The Starman series chronicles the adventures of Starmen David Foster, Joe Taylor, and Mark Seaton. The saga of the Solar System unfolds in the volumes of the series. Each is an independent episode, yet the series tells one continuing story of the glorious middle years of the 22nd century.
But the century ended with a glimmer of hope. The concepts of stewardship, accountability, and mutual responsibility revived. Starlight Enterprise was founded in 2089, committed to rebuilding the Earth and its culture. Originally a company dedicated to finding new sources of energy, it quickly became known for high ideals, philanthropy, and interplanetary ventures.
In the early 22nd century, Starlight Enterprise produced its first Starmen. The Starmen were gifted and highly trained ventures of Starlight Enterprise. With their exploits, a new age of exploration and discovery began. Earth had not seen such a time for more than six centuries, when Columbus, Magellan, Drake, and others had set sail to discover new worlds.
In the course of their adventures, the Starmen gradually learn the amazing history of the Solar System. They discerned that this history is far different from what Earth had long believed. Finally they discovered the opportunity and responsibility of the people of Earth to defend and preserve their home--now understood not to be a country or even a planet, but the entire system of worlds circling our star.
The Starman series chronicles the adventures of Starmen David Foster, Joe Taylor, and Mark Seaton. The saga of the Solar System unfolds in the volumes of the series. Each is an independent episode, yet the series tells one continuing story of the glorious middle years of the 22nd century.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2004
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June 18, 2022
The Starmen are a privately run team of space heroes. Not directly affiliated with the military, but granted authority to do their job. This book follows three newly graduated Starmen on their first mission - a mission that gives them all far more than they bargained for. One of these, David, has the powers that be uncertain. A character weakness is introduced that will likely form part of an on-going arc throughout the series.
The Starman series is inspired by the science fiction adventure stories of the 50s and 60s but written in the 2000s. The books combine old-fashioned adventure with a modern understanding of science. Mutiny on Mars actually reminded me a lot of the science fiction adventures I watched on TV growing up in the 80s.
The world was well developed, with some interesting mysteries being established in this first book. The book doesn't really explore any deep themes but it does touch on the idea of over-reliance on technology, and using intelligence over violence when possible.
The tone of the book is somewhat light-hearted but not jokey. The story is taken seriously, but it's not gritty.
For me, it was the plot that draw me through the book. The plot was well-written and entertaining. It was well paced.
While there is definitely a place in science fiction for addressing issues, I found it refreshing to read a book that wasn't trying to be politically controversial. This story is primarily about entertainment.
Mutiny on Mars gives a complete and satisfying story, but serves well as a "pilot episode" to future adventures. I look forward to seeing how adventures the Starmen embark on next, and will certainly be checking out future books in the series.
The Starman series is inspired by the science fiction adventure stories of the 50s and 60s but written in the 2000s. The books combine old-fashioned adventure with a modern understanding of science. Mutiny on Mars actually reminded me a lot of the science fiction adventures I watched on TV growing up in the 80s.
The world was well developed, with some interesting mysteries being established in this first book. The book doesn't really explore any deep themes but it does touch on the idea of over-reliance on technology, and using intelligence over violence when possible.
The tone of the book is somewhat light-hearted but not jokey. The story is taken seriously, but it's not gritty.
For me, it was the plot that draw me through the book. The plot was well-written and entertaining. It was well paced.
While there is definitely a place in science fiction for addressing issues, I found it refreshing to read a book that wasn't trying to be politically controversial. This story is primarily about entertainment.
Mutiny on Mars gives a complete and satisfying story, but serves well as a "pilot episode" to future adventures. I look forward to seeing how adventures the Starmen embark on next, and will certainly be checking out future books in the series.
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June 7, 2022Good adventure Sc-fi read. The writing is smooth, and the plot takes some twists and turns that quickly draw you in to the challenges faces the newly graduated Starman, David Foster. His first supposedly boring research assignment on Mars quickly evolves into a life and death struggle, with an unknown rebel force which strikes on his first day. You will want to follow the action for yourself as David escapes and is handed the opportunity to either prove his worth as a Starman or end up on the wrong side of a laser. If you are a Starman fan you won't want to miss the exciting conclusion. If you are new to the series, you just might become one!
August 14, 2022
If you enjoy classic sci-fi adventures you'll like "Mutiny". The high adventure combined with lighthearted storytelling reminds me of stories I read as a child.
August 14, 2024
A settlement on a far-off planet. Pirates versus scientist special ops. A mysterious figure in a red cave. A dangerous infiltration to try and rescue a best friend.
Mutiny on Mars is a treat to read. It keeps offering fantastic landscapes and new experiences to the reader. Yet, the author manages to make the new seem well established, dusty, and real. It feels like there might be a colony on Mars, the authors have done such a good job of making it plausible. This book is for anyone who enjoys science fiction that lets you believe it can be non-fiction, and a rollicking good tale.
Mutiny on Mars is a treat to read. It keeps offering fantastic landscapes and new experiences to the reader. Yet, the author manages to make the new seem well established, dusty, and real. It feels like there might be a colony on Mars, the authors have done such a good job of making it plausible. This book is for anyone who enjoys science fiction that lets you believe it can be non-fiction, and a rollicking good tale.
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