“Cast in the fiercely anti-establishment tradition of Robert Heinlein, but evolving a twenty-first–century cooperative perspective…A great read…Thought-provoking.” Mission planners at NASA might seriously consider taking a leaf from this book.” “Benford emulates the winning strategy of Prince Henry the Navigator to achieve one of our dearest dreams-to land humans on Mars. “A fascinating drama of total plausibility…I predict that many of the ideas in this book will soon make the transition from fiction to fact.”

“Both gritty and inspiring! Benford has a deep grasp of how the future might be seized, one bold move at a time.” One of the finest novels about human exploration of the Red Planet ever written.” “Combines a realistic Mars mission plan with a dynamic plot and a sense of wonder to produce a real page-turner. The result is one satisfying Martian journey.” She also keeps the necessary flashbacks of backstory wonderfully animated. “Narrator Gabrielle de Cuir takes listeners inside an exhilarating competition to explore Mars in this lively science-fiction production…De Cuir skillfully brings to life the multifaceted Aussie biologist and her international crew mates, with a multitude of authentic accents. “Benford is as expert as ever at seamlessly melding characterization, technology, and narrative drive in an effective novel that takes its place near the front of the pack of Martian-yarn contenders.” “Adventure, relationships, discovery, and the pursuit of fame and fortune all add up to a page-turner for teens who like their science fiction rooted solidly in science.” “One of the premier crafters of the genre.” “Among the most believable in recent genre literature…Strange and beautiful.” “Benford is a rarity: a scientist who writes with verve and insight not only about black holes and cosmic strings but about human desires and fears.”

The Martian Race by Gregory Benford