SubOrbital 7

Name: SubOrbital 7
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781803363820
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By John Shirley

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Summary

SubOrbital 7 by John Shirley delves into a thrilling sci-fi adventure, exploring the frontiers of space travel as it follows a group of astronauts on a pioneering suborbital mission. As they face unexpected challenges in the unforgiving expanse of space, tensions rise and hidden agendas surface, keeping readers gripped with its fast-paced narrative and rich character development. This captivating tale balances exploration with suspense, making it an exhilarating journey into the possibilities of the cosmos.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by fast-paced adventures set against a futuristic backdrop. With John Shirley's knack for blending imaginative science fiction elements with thrilling plots, fans of sci-fi and fantasy are in for an electrifying read.

A routine rescue mission leaves a team of US soldiers, rescued hostages and a prisoner trapped above Earth in a suborbital craft, in this cinematic action-packed near-future thriller, perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Jack Carr.

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A routine rescue mission leaves a team of US soldiers, rescued hostages, and a prisoner trapped above Earth in a suborbital craft, in this cinematic action-packed near-future thriller, perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Jack Carr.

Lieutenant Art Burkett is called up to take part in a rescue mission. Three scientists have been kidnapped by the terrorist group Thieves in Law.

The rescue is swift. Art and his team return to military craft SubOrbital 7, intending to return to safety with hostages rescued and prisoners in tow. But Thieves in Law are not the only people looking for them. Art and his team must fight an ever-growing threat before time runs out for them, and possibly for the rest of the world.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sure-footed descriptions of spaceflight and the toils of working without gravity enhance the plot of SubOrbital 7, as Shirley's fans will be pleased with an engaging narrative that shifts focus without getting bogged down by technobabble. It offers a tight military procedural experience for those looking for a space variant of Tom Clancy's intense tales, complete with rockets, scheming Russians, and a trust in American ideals.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803363820

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

John Shirley has written novels, short stories, TV scripts, screenplays, lyrics, poetry, songs, and nonfiction. More than forty of his novels have been published. Many of his 200 or so short stories have been compiled in eight short-story collections. As a musician, Shirley has fronted his own bands and written lyrics for Blue yster Cult and others. He currently lives in Vancouver, Washington, with his wife, Micky Shirley.

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