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Synopsis
They Were Sent to Explore. Now, They’re Being Asked to Die. The first manned mission to Mars was supposed to mark humanity’s greatest achievement. But when strange bursts of radiation flicker from the edges of the solar system, NASA makes a chilling decision: use the Mars crew as bait —sacrificing them to keep the incoming threat away from Earth. What they don’t know is that this enemy has never lost a war. A race of genocidal aliens has been systematically wiping out intelligent life for thousands of years. Now, they have discovered Earth. The Mars team fights for survival on a planet that was never meant to sustain them— but how do you fight an enemy you can’t even see coming? One Man is Trapped Between the Stars. Another is Trapped in His Own Mind. Ben Allspot never signed up to be a hero. Leaving Earth for a job on the Moon was supposed to be an escape—a way to outrun his past, his addiction, and the pain of the life he left behind. But as the alien threat looms closer, Ben realizes that the only thing he still cares about—his family on Earth—is about to be erased. As the Mars crew fights a hopeless battle and NASA scrambles for answers, Ben faces an impossible choice: stay hidden in the cold silence of the Moon or risk everything to save the people he loves. Praise for Blue SunRise Kirkus Review-- Overall, the book is reminiscent of a cinematic space epic by James Cameron or Roland Emmerich, in which one gets carried away by the staggering adventure, wonder, and danger of it all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “One of the best, if not THE best, science fiction novels I have ever read.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is seriously one of the best, if not THE best, science fiction novels I have ever read, and I have been reading them since I was 8 (now I am 71) .” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The best science fiction I have read in 50 years.” Perfect for fans of The Expanse , Interstellar , and The Martian , Blue SunRise is a gripping blend of hard science fiction and space opera—packed with high-stakes action, human resilience, and the ultimate test of survival. Click “Read Sample” and get ready for an unforgettable adventure beyond the stars.
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Is Blue SunRise: A Riveting Character-driven Hard Sci-fi Adventure appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Intense sci-fi thriller with genocidal aliens hunting humanity, depicting war violence and crew sacrificed as bait. Protagonist struggles with addiction and past trauma. Language and battle sequences present but not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genocide, addiction, mass death, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the high-stakes survival story and impossible choices the crew faces against an unbeatable alien threat.