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Second Deception on Mars
Fadia Karzai has fought harder than anyone to join the first colony on Mars and her stubborn perseverance is finally paying off. As she hurtles through space on a one-way trip to begin her new life, she has no idea what's in store for her on the red planet.
She doesn't know that nearly half of the colonists are dead.
She doesn't know that her former teammate was among those murdered.
She doesn't know that the identity of the murderer has never been uncovered.
She doesn't know how soon she'll become the next target.
In this sequel to First Grave on Mars, author Veronica Brush reveals more of her worst-case-scenario inspired by real life plans to send ordinary people to colonize Mars.
She doesn't know that nearly half of the colonists are dead.
She doesn't know that her former teammate was among those murdered.
She doesn't know that the identity of the murderer has never been uncovered.
She doesn't know how soon she'll become the next target.
In this sequel to First Grave on Mars, author Veronica Brush reveals more of her worst-case-scenario inspired by real life plans to send ordinary people to colonize Mars.
260 pages, Paperback
Published January 30, 2017
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Veronica Brush
15 books7 followersVeronica Brush is one of author Joan Lowery Nixon's granddaughters, so writing is in her genes. Veronica has been writing stories since she learned how to write letters. One of her first novels, entitled "Things I Lik" could have been a runaway classic, had it not involved so many misspellings and had it not prominently featured Kyle, her fellow-kindergartner who proceeded to crush her heart immediately after Veronica's first reading of her book by informing her that he did not "lik" her back due to her overwhelming amount of girl-cooties. This was Veronica's first experience with gender-discrimination.
Ever the quick recoverer, Veronica bounced back from this initial failure and went on to publish her first novella, "First Grave on Mars", only 26 years later (the initial title was "Things I Lik Part 2", but her sister suggested "First Grave" tied in with the story better). (The character that is murdered in this book is also no longer named "Kyle".) "First Grave on Mars" is the first in a series of novellas. Veronica hopes readers will enjoy the the plot twists and notice the number of correctly spelled words present throughout the series.
Veronica is an avid reader, dog-spoiler, and running-avoider. She enjoys carbonated beverages responsibly (always saying "excuse me" when she burps). She does, however, blog irresponsibly as can be witnessed at www.themelesswriting.com.
Ever the quick recoverer, Veronica bounced back from this initial failure and went on to publish her first novella, "First Grave on Mars", only 26 years later (the initial title was "Things I Lik Part 2", but her sister suggested "First Grave" tied in with the story better). (The character that is murdered in this book is also no longer named "Kyle".) "First Grave on Mars" is the first in a series of novellas. Veronica hopes readers will enjoy the the plot twists and notice the number of correctly spelled words present throughout the series.
Veronica is an avid reader, dog-spoiler, and running-avoider. She enjoys carbonated beverages responsibly (always saying "excuse me" when she burps). She does, however, blog irresponsibly as can be witnessed at www.themelesswriting.com.
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June 27, 2018
Just fantastic...I had 5 competing theories on who the murderer was and they were all dead wrong.
Psyched on the direction book 3 is taking. Going to re-read book 1 in the meantime while I wait for 3.
I also liked the bits of future tech that the new astronauts had.
Psyched on the direction book 3 is taking. Going to re-read book 1 in the meantime while I wait for 3.
I also liked the bits of future tech that the new astronauts had.
September 30, 2018
A fitting conclusion that somehow isn't the end
Second Deception on Mars is a great sequel. It officially identifies the killer from First Grave on Mars. A new team arrives on Mars six years after the events of the first book. Once again, I read a five-star book until I hit the "To Be Continued" at the end. Quite literally this time. The rest of my review will contain spoilers.
The Good.
Fadia is a horrible person. She lied about Sadie and Andre in a pathetic attempt to keep her spot on the earlier mission. She accuses every single character of being the murderer at some point. Her very human flaws are what make her such a great character.
I liked how Andre realized what led to Sadie's death with the helmet reveal. For a brief moment I thought some fantasy magic may be involved. Thankfully this didn't happen.
Eden's pregnancy (and the body of the baby) was great. I didn't believe for a second that celibacy would continue.
Where can I get my folding tablet? Is that 2023 tech?
I knew from the start that the company would go bankrupt. I just wish it hadn't been used to justify a third book. I was hoping for an ending similar to the film The Thing.
The Bad.
I didn't like Mets last hurrah at the end. It was a trope that I prayed wouldn't happen, though I knew it would. It was cool that he gave up. I always knew he had to be the killer. The simplest answer is often the right one.
To be continued. Enough said.
The Technical.
You still need to read for a full story.
Second Deception on Mars is a great sequel. It officially identifies the killer from First Grave on Mars. A new team arrives on Mars six years after the events of the first book. Once again, I read a five-star book until I hit the "To Be Continued" at the end. Quite literally this time. The rest of my review will contain spoilers.
The Good.
Fadia is a horrible person. She lied about Sadie and Andre in a pathetic attempt to keep her spot on the earlier mission. She accuses every single character of being the murderer at some point. Her very human flaws are what make her such a great character.
I liked how Andre realized what led to Sadie's death with the helmet reveal. For a brief moment I thought some fantasy magic may be involved. Thankfully this didn't happen.
Eden's pregnancy (and the body of the baby) was great. I didn't believe for a second that celibacy would continue.
Where can I get my folding tablet? Is that 2023 tech?
I knew from the start that the company would go bankrupt. I just wish it hadn't been used to justify a third book. I was hoping for an ending similar to the film The Thing.
The Bad.
I didn't like Mets last hurrah at the end. It was a trope that I prayed wouldn't happen, though I knew it would. It was cool that he gave up. I always knew he had to be the killer. The simplest answer is often the right one.
To be continued. Enough said.
The Technical.
You still need to read for a full story.
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