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ISBN: 9781961545120
“Todd Downing has crafted another well-written, exciting adventure story. There are elements of science fiction, noir, fantasy, and even western themes—all blended together to perfection. Can’t wait to read the next installment!” [5 stars]
– Mark Burns, author of Redemption’s Wake & Redemption’s Wake II: Dark Star
“Rockets and rayguns and big pulpy fun! As always, Downing’s mismatched team of heroes (and sort of heroes of convenience) are more deeply examined and fleshed out than the two-dimensional figures that inspired them. And Downing has done a wonderful job of combining classic visions of Mars from H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs into a single backstory.” [5 stars]
– John Sullivan, author of the John Crane espionage series (as Mark Parragh)
“Now this is pulp! It’s fun. It’s retro. It’s the way pulp *should* be. It’s modern pulp done right with thrilling action and exotic locales. There’s a pinch of noir, a sprinkle of fantasy, and even a dash of western dressing. It all makes for a fun and exciting start to the series.” [5 stars]
– Martin Shannon, author of the Tales of Weird Florida series
RED PLANET PERIL!
Mars, 1936. The Jazz Age meets the Space Age. The planets of the inner solar system have been colonized using the special properties of Tri-Crystals to power rockets, rayguns, and much more.
When some artificial-and highly unstable-crystal appears on the Martian black market, indigenous A.E.G.I.S. officer Sinari Vohn is plucked from the ranks to investigate.
And her first command may well be her last.
With a handpicked team consisting of a Terran criminal, a Venusian mob enforcer, a gorilla scientist, and an alien robot, she must solve the mystery of the volatile crystals, and face a sinister new player on the alien frontier: the Third Reich!
Set in the world of the Airship Daedalus series and AEGIS Tales anthologies, Renegades of Mars is the first in a new raypunk saga from the author of Calico Kids, Sakuru, and The Parish. It’s a rip-roaring sci-fi adventure full of pulpy action, mystery, and a touch of romance, hurtling toward an alternate second World War that will be fought not only on Earth, but in space.