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Destiny Earth
Will O'Neil has a dream: to find a new home for humanity among the stars, with room for everyone. With a rising population, dwindling resources, and an ever-widening gap between the wealthy elite and the masses, O'Neil's vision is more than a flight of fancy. It's a desperate necessity. O'Neil's unmanned rovers find just such a planet. With abundant plant life, a breathable atmosphere, and a wealth of water, the lush world seems perfect for colonization. Only when monstrous life forms attack a spacecraft does O'Neil realizes how dangerous the new world is. He abandons his dream in despair, unaware powerful figures lust after the primeval planet's rich resources. Out in space, Commander James Devon helms the Victory, a deep space exploratory vessel. He has a simple but vital mission: locate potential planet-busting asteroids. To his horror, he finds one on a direct course with humanity's vulnerable planet. Racing home, his radio warnings to government officials seem to fall on deaf ears. Only when he contacts his old nemesis O'Neil does Devon learn the truth: the bulk of humanity remains ignorant of the impending disaster, while the elite make plans to escape to O'Neil's monster-ridden world. In the face of planetary catastrophe, scientist and space commander must put aside old differences to save their species, even as opposing forces plan to sacrifice millions for their own benefit. Devon and O'Neil know they can't save everyone. Can two good men decide who lives and dies without becoming as callous as their enemies? And even if they can, will humanity survive an exodus to a vicious new home? Tony Mazzarella's tale of intrigue and survival blends science fiction with technological fact to create a powerful tale of conspiracy, power, and space exploration. Destiny Earth will strike a chord in anyone who, like O'Neil, believes our future lies in the stars.
278 pages, Paperback
First published May 14, 2014
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January 16, 2019
What if human beings had their beginnings on Mars, and through a cataclysmic cosmic disaster had to make their journey to another planet for survival? And what if that planet was Mars’s closest neighbor, the beautiful, blue planet called Earth?
This is the premise of Destiny Earth by Tony Mazzarella. But Mazzarella's novel is much more than a sci-fi adventure. It is a complex tale of good versus evil, with a dash of political espionage, all wrapped up in a military power struggle. Yet, it is written in a way that is accessible to the average reader. You don’t have to have a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering to follow the plot.
As the novel opens, scientists from Mars are using unmanned rovers to compile information about the Earth’s environment. They soon discover that the neighboring blue planet is lush, inviting, and inhabitable. They also discover that large, dangerous predators (the reader will recognize these as dinosaurs), are native to the planet, and any hope of visiting Earth for further exploration is quickly abandoned.
Fast forward two years.
A massive asteroid is on a path of destruction headed toward Mars. The effects of impact are estimated to be nothing less than catastrophic.
As the story progresses the reader is hit with several serious questions. Can the people of Mars escape to the blue planet in time? If they can, how can they survive alongside the beasts that inhabit Earth? And why are high-ranking government officials keeping the news of the asteroid’s path a secret from the people?
Two men lead the fight against an elite group who want Earth for themselves. But time is running out, and the annihilation of the people of Mars is only hours away.
There is much more to the story, but I can’t reveal it here. It’s better if you read it yourself, and I do recommend Destiny Earth for its originality and exciting narrative. I found the novel to be entertaining and thought-provoking. My only criticism is that we are left with no answers to our questions, since Destiny Earth has a sequel soon to be published. However, even though we are left with a cliff hanger, Mazzarella leads us to a comfortable place in the narrative.
This is the premise of Destiny Earth by Tony Mazzarella. But Mazzarella's novel is much more than a sci-fi adventure. It is a complex tale of good versus evil, with a dash of political espionage, all wrapped up in a military power struggle. Yet, it is written in a way that is accessible to the average reader. You don’t have to have a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering to follow the plot.
As the novel opens, scientists from Mars are using unmanned rovers to compile information about the Earth’s environment. They soon discover that the neighboring blue planet is lush, inviting, and inhabitable. They also discover that large, dangerous predators (the reader will recognize these as dinosaurs), are native to the planet, and any hope of visiting Earth for further exploration is quickly abandoned.
Fast forward two years.
A massive asteroid is on a path of destruction headed toward Mars. The effects of impact are estimated to be nothing less than catastrophic.
As the story progresses the reader is hit with several serious questions. Can the people of Mars escape to the blue planet in time? If they can, how can they survive alongside the beasts that inhabit Earth? And why are high-ranking government officials keeping the news of the asteroid’s path a secret from the people?
Two men lead the fight against an elite group who want Earth for themselves. But time is running out, and the annihilation of the people of Mars is only hours away.
There is much more to the story, but I can’t reveal it here. It’s better if you read it yourself, and I do recommend Destiny Earth for its originality and exciting narrative. I found the novel to be entertaining and thought-provoking. My only criticism is that we are left with no answers to our questions, since Destiny Earth has a sequel soon to be published. However, even though we are left with a cliff hanger, Mazzarella leads us to a comfortable place in the narrative.
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