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SOLARR: Failed expansion book 1
When betrayal cuts his plans of freedom short, Ex stands to gain more than what he has to lose by helping a mysterious and equally dangerous woman escape from the clutches of zealots. But even after throwing every caution aside, he can barely stay on this enigmatic stranger's trail. He must wonder, is he helping or holding her back?
In his twenty years, Ex has never let Mars beat him. Not after being cast out or when he watched a loved one die. Now, fighting against every force the dying planet has to offer, that same resolve drives him to chase this newcomer and find answers to questions he never thought to ask. It may not mean freedom from judgment or even survival, but it's a purpose. One that Ex will lay his life down to fulfill.
In his twenty years, Ex has never let Mars beat him. Not after being cast out or when he watched a loved one die. Now, fighting against every force the dying planet has to offer, that same resolve drives him to chase this newcomer and find answers to questions he never thought to ask. It may not mean freedom from judgment or even survival, but it's a purpose. One that Ex will lay his life down to fulfill.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2024
About the author
Ben Stephenson
9 books5 followersBen Stephenson is the author of the novel A Matter of Life and Death or Something (Douglas & McIntyre, 2012). It prompted CBC Books to name him one of ten "Canadian Writers to Watch."
His work has appeared in The Puritan, EVENT, Joyland, King Skateboard Magazine, Best Canadian Stories, and other places. He participated in writing residencies at the Tatamagouche Centre and the Banff Centre. His visual art, including sculpture and installation, has been exhibited in various galleries, and he is the creator of the microGALLERY, a literal hole-in-the-wall artist-run center, located in the space left behind by a missing brick in one of NSCAD University's walls.
He grew up in New Brunswick, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD University, and an MFA from the University of British Columbia.
His work has appeared in The Puritan, EVENT, Joyland, King Skateboard Magazine, Best Canadian Stories, and other places. He participated in writing residencies at the Tatamagouche Centre and the Banff Centre. His visual art, including sculpture and installation, has been exhibited in various galleries, and he is the creator of the microGALLERY, a literal hole-in-the-wall artist-run center, located in the space left behind by a missing brick in one of NSCAD University's walls.
He grew up in New Brunswick, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD University, and an MFA from the University of British Columbia.
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August 17, 2025
SOLARR has all the things I like reading in an apocalyptic story: fast-paced, told through the eyes of a young outcast, and leaves you hoping for a sequel.
I really liked the simple, minimal aspect of Mars setting, because the pace, tension, and heartbreaks already give you so much. Honestly, if you’ve got a free weekend, you’ll probably fly through it.
I really liked the simple, minimal aspect of Mars setting, because the pace, tension, and heartbreaks already give you so much. Honestly, if you’ve got a free weekend, you’ll probably fly through it.
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