The Empress of Mars (The Company) by Kage Baker Paperback Book

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Author: Kage Baker

Format: Quality Paperback

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: Feb 2010

Genre: Fiction - Science Fiction - Series

Retail Price: $20.99

Pages: 304

Synopsis

When the British Arean Company founded its Martian colony, it welcomed any settlers it could get. Outcasts, misfits, and dreamers emigrated in droves to undertake the grueling task of terraforming the cold red planet—only to be abandoned when the BAC discovered it couldn't turn a profit on Mars.

 

This is the story of Mary Griffith, a determined woman with three daughters, who opened the only place to buy a beer on the Tharsis Bulge. It's also the story of Manco Inca, whose attempt to terraform Mars brought a new goddess vividly to life; of Stanford Crosley, con man extraordinaire; of Ottorino Vespucci, space cowboy and romantic hero; of the Clan Morrigan; of the denizens of the Martian Motel, and of the machinations of another Company entirely; all of whom contribute to the downfall of the BAC and the founding of a new world. But Mary and her struggles and triumphs are at the center of it all, in her bar, the Empress of Mars.

Based on the Hugo-nominated novella of the same name, this is a rollicking novel of action, planetary romance, and high adventure.

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BookLender review by Melody on 2016-08-12 16:46:09

I like scifi with a dose of unreality. This is too real. Its like reading an Oprah book of the month. Tragedy, bad luck and no fun. If you love character studies youd like this book. I couldnt make it past the first couple chapters. I gave it 3 stars because Im sure people who like the type of book this is will enjoy it.