Mars: The Final Day

by J.R. Austin

J. R. Austin’s novel tells the story of the world of Ikara, a planet known to most of us as the Red Planet. The humans that lived there had a peaceful existence, until the day that harmony was threatened by cataclysmic events. The story, told from the perspective of a modern genetic memory reader, recounts the experience of those confronting the decision of facing the impending destruction or fleeing to Azur, the closest habitable planet. During the same time period, aliens from another Solar System arrive on Ikara extending a brotherly hand. With 200 million lives hanging in the balance, Jast must make the right decisions for his people.

Legends tell of how the Ikaran ancestors fell from the heavens, burning like a meteor, when they arrived in their own world. That was hundreds of thousands of years ago. Does their story share something in common with our own? Will history repeat itself?

166 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2016

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would love to see this Trilogy "Mars The Final Day' by J.R. Austin, made into a movie, it's that good! I couldn't put it down, read it all the way through.
Characters kept my interest, reads smooth and is well thought out.
Clever, intuitive and refreshing. JR Austin's book could be the next best thing to The Lathe of Heaven and as original and exciting as Avatar.
An in depth perspective of philosophy, mysticism, spiritual in nature,politics and science interwoven with original ideas which inspired doorways into my own imagination on a cellular level.
A must read! Follow this Author as he takes you on a Journey, a provocative mystery that asks the deeper questions, to seek the mysteries that all species must ask themselves, as all Science Fiction asks us to ponder, as we seek out the consequences for the things we do on a Global level.
On a Universal level. The everlasting effects of what a species does, as its moves out from its home planet to find a better Future. Perhaps finding its own Legacy among the Stars and answers to questions, as yet unanswerable and unknown. 5 stars!!

[Liora Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went into this book expecting just another sci-fi tale, but what I got was so much more. Austin has created a living, breathing world in Ikara, complete with history, myth, and a gripping moral dilemma. Jast’s choices kept me at the edge of my seat, and the arrival of alien allies added layers of depth I didn’t see coming. The themes of survival, legacy, and the echoes of our own human story gave me chills. If you’re looking for a sci-fi read that challenges your mind and touches your heart, Mars is the one.

[Raymond Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good read. The author has managed to create a world that is colorful, and deep. The histories are well thought out, and the writing is thought provoking. It really makes you wonder, is this book about us here on Earth? Will we make the same mistakes the Ikarans made?

This book reminded me a lot of Frank Herbert Dune Messiah, and I say that because both of the books make you think of human nature in a different way. It makes you challenge yourself. The questions this book asks, are uncomfortable because they make us shine the light on our own actions as a species.

My biggest complaint with this book, is I feel there is a lack of action. In that the author seems to enjoy telling us the story more than showing it. This does not however change my enjoyment of this book, and I am anticipating the squeal.

[Patricia Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging and interesting. A true good read for the intellectual!