The Tao of Mars

by Steven Charleston

The second book in the Martian trilogy by Steven Charleston, The Tao of Mars continues the story of the human beings who are transforming Mars, not only physically, but spiritually. Dr. Wu, a Chinese sage, is forced to cope with an invasion from Earth as jealous empires struggle over alien artifacts discovered beneath the deserts of Mars. As mysterious acts of terrorism threaten to destroy Martian society, Dr. Wu is asked to take part in a desperate gamble to save the life of a friend while fighting new revelations that could end his own life. The Tao of Mars is a book of mysticism. It is a story of how everyday people can do extraordinary things when touched by the magical power of the Tao, the hidden force that connects us to all of life, even life on distant worlds.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

About the author

Steven Charleston is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the first of the Five Tribes from the southeastern part of the United States to be removed on the "Trail of Tears". He is a bishop in the Episcopal Church with forty years of service in the ordained ministry. He has been the director of Native American ministries for his church, the first Native Bishop of Alaska, the President and Dean of a seminary in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a seminary professor. Currently he teaches at the Saint Paul School of Theology.

Reviews

[Connie Trieber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another page turner

This second of a trilogy takes the viewpoint of another character and continues the story. Again, I could not easily stop reading. The characters are complex and engaging, and their predicament relatable to our present day, as bizarre as it is. Food for thought.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book of Steven Charleston's saga on Mars. It gives the reader a
fictional glimpse of what life might be on Mars. Book two has a great story of
good and evil and freedom and military rule! I love this series and can't wait until
book three comes out.