The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Martian returns with a new adventure - a twisty, smart, high concept thriller about a heist set on the moon.
ANDY WEIR built a two-decade career as a software engineer until
the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him
to live out his dream of writing full-time.
He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects
as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of
manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail.
He lives in California.
Artemis does for the moon what The Martian did for Mars. His second
novel concerns a likeable protagonist in peril, saved by her own
resourcefulness, in a tale that leaves readers better informed
about science than they were before they read it...Plus the
narrator has real charm. There's no question that this novel is
going to be a hit
*The Guardian*
Jazz, Weir’s main character, is a moon-born version of Stieg
Larsson’s Lisbeth Salander. She is young, rebellious and a petty
criminal...Weir’s great strength, as he showed in The Martian, is
to make us believe. His future society living inside massive domes
built not far from where Armstrong set foot in 1969 is utterly
plausible.
*The Times*
Weir has done it again: he’s created a diverse and fantastic new
world, filled with eclectic and memorable characters, and woven
them into a dazzling work of contemporary science fiction – one
that’s chock-full of actual science. Artemis is everything you
could hope for in a follow-up to his smash debut The Martian:
another smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won’t be able to
put down, featuring a heroine who’s equal parts Ellen Ripley, Arya
Stark, and Jyn Erso. I can’t recommend it enough!
*bestselling author of Ready Player One*
All the things I loved about The Martian are here in spades—the
hard science Weir somehow makes accessible and riveting, the
masterful, never-see-it-coming plotting, but most of all the voice
of his new protagonist, Jazz Bashara—an irreverent, witty,
vulnerable heroine, who, just like Mark Watney, is exactly the kind
of character you’ll want to spend a book with. With Artemis, Andy
Weir has done the impossible—he’s topped The Martian with a
sci-fi-noir-thriller set in a city on the moon. What more do you
want from life? Go read it!
*bestselling author of Dark Matter*
Weir's great skill, as he already proved with The Martian, is his
attention to detail. Artemis is a triumph of imagination
*ESQUIRE*
Artemis is more than just a sci-fi caper; it’s also an insight into
how humans could exist on the moon — and in space.
*NEW YORK POST*
Andy Weir is back. His second sci-fi novel, Artemis is an
action-packed techno-thriller of the first order.
*USA TODAY*
Jazz Bashara makes for an intriguing protagonist and Artemis is a
smart and sharp novel. A sci-fi crowd pleaser made for the big
screen
*SALON.COM*
Weir plausibly depicts near-future colonization technology, and
showcases the opportunists and laborers who eke out a living in
this expensive, precarious habitat.
*NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW*
This exciting, whip-smart thrill-ride boasts a wonderful cast of
characters, a wide cultural milieu and the appeal of a striking
young woman as the main character...one of the best science fiction
novels of the year!
*BOOKLIST (Starred Review)*
It’s a great read, as much of a page-turner as The Martian was...
the characters are engaging, the setting understandable and the
pace begins fast and continues throughout to the end.
*SFFWORLD.COM*
A fast-moving heist set on the Moon
*SFX*
Artemis is a fantastic view into what it would be like to live and
work on the lunar landscape, wrapped up in smart and gripping
novel. A must-read for any future lunar dwellers.
*SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE*
Artemis is the book that proves Weir is the heir to the mantle of
classic science fiction master. An addictive, fast-paced read,
perfect for a long journey or a bit of daily escapism. If you're
after a moon adventure...book a flight to Artemis today.
*STARBUST*
Narrated by a kick-ass leading lady, this thriller has it all – a
smart plot, laugh-out-loud funny moments, and really cool science.
A four-star read
*LIBRARY JOURNAL (Starred Review)*
A superior near-future thriller...the sophisticated world building
incorporates politics and economics, as well as scientifically
plausible ways for a small city to function on the lunar surface.
The independent, wisecracking lead could easily sustain a series.
Weir leavens the hard SF with a healthy dose of humour.
*PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (Starred Review)*
Revitalizes the Lunar-colony scenario, with the author’s
characteristic blend of engineering know-how and survival
suspense...Jazz is a great heroine, tough with a soft core, crooked
with inner honesty
*WALL STREET JOURNAL*
Artemis stands on its own as an enjoyable thriller...especially as
tension mounts towards the end. It's an easy read, and Weir's
introduction of plenty of thought-through science and engineering
makes it a pleasure for those who like their science fiction as
close as possible to physical reality
*POPULAR SCIENCE*
Weir's action-packed second novel stars tough antihero Jasmine
(Jazz) Bashara and offers a gratifyingly thrilling plot (two words:
moon heist) while providing enough hard science that you'll finish
the book feeling like an expert in metallurgy, lunar surface
exploration and the limitations of EVA suits
*CNET UK*
Out-of-this-world storytelling
*HOUSTON CHRONICLE*
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