For God and Mars
by SHONA HUSK
This is the story of Mars, a planet inhabited by humans, and yet not Earth.
EXPANSION OF WILL
EsheTordis knows that the Ammanian people must fight for their freedom. She argues that the Terran government on Mars is an oppressor who is exploiting the Ammanians and their resources. But not everyone agrees with her, or her grandfather, General Kossa, and she soon discovers that her greatest enemies are standing right beside her.
TURNING THE TIDE
Alic Ollsen is Terran in name only. To pursue a career as a terraforming technician, he works for the pro-Earth authority on Mars. To do that, he must hide his Ammanian faith. But when rebels ask him to help in the war against the Martian government, he finds himself caught between faith and career.
VOWS OF ASSIMILATION
The pain of the first Martian war is still fresh. Isak Morven’s parents—loyal Terrans—despise everything Ammanian. They barely tolerate his Ammanian friends but when he chooses to marry into an Ammanian family, even Isak is not prepared for his parents’ reaction.
NO REWARD
Ryne Morven hates Ammanians. When Earth forces invade the red planet to take back control, Ryne sees his chance to get payback. Joining the Terran rebels, he goes looking for his brother Isak to exact his revenge.
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Reviews
This was such a great read. I'm really enjoying the Takamo Universe books, and this one was no different. I've never read anything by Shona Husk before, so this was a great introduction to her. After reading some other fictional works based on Mars (I'm sure we can all think of that most famous recent one), this one caught my eye. I'm glad I decided to read it. It's about a war between two Martian factions -- the tech-loving, self-augmenting, in-charge faction and those that seek a simpler and less commercial life. This short story set shows the progression through the sometimes intellectual, sometimes violent war.
A fun read. I enjoy the author's style. Interesting characters. Looking forward to the next story.
