Review: The Martian

‘The Martian’ by Andy Weir is one of the most thrilling and absorbing novels I have ever read. Mark Watney is the seventeenth man to set foot on Mars, an order determined months before the Ares 3 Mars Descent Vehicle (MDV) touches the ground. The easy-going botanist/engineer is happy with his slot. He’s on Mars, isn’tContinue reading “Review: The Martian”

Review: The Cassandra Project

The Cassandra Project by Jack McDevitt My rating: 5 of 5 stars One leaked audio file ignites a controversy that involves NASA, private enterprise, the President of the United States, present and past, and a decades old scandal. One question, who was the first man to walk on the Moon?, sparks many more questions andContinue reading “Review: The Cassandra Project”