Review: Two thumbs up for Heirs of Mars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2011
Heirs of Mars is a science fiction novel that explores a world on Mars consisting of humans, AI, and clones. The AI machines are at war with the humans even though a treaty was signed by the AI leader.  Cloner's are humans that have the ability to clone other human's minds and put them in artificial human like bodies. This technology was created to allow the humans to continue colonizing the planet despite a population decline. Dr. Asher Radescu is a geologist and a cloner and the book revolves around his trying to live after the loss of his daughter by an attack on his settlement by the AI. The author uses other characters in the book to explore the consequences of a war and cloning on a society.  The book flows smoothly for the most part and you find yourself interested in what happens to Asher.The author effectively describes a new world and makes you feel as if you were there.  He also does a good job in exploring people's decision making processes and how those decisions can affect others around them.  I would suggest this book to anyone who enjoys reading about other planets while learning a little bit about human nature.