<b>“The author’s flair for depicting realistic space travel rivals<br>anything in Andy Weir’s 2014 bestseller <i>The Martian.</i>” <i>–Kirkus Reviews</i></i></b><p><br>An oppressive world. An untested spacecraft. A perilous gamble.<p>Can her journey preserve humanity's freedom?</p><p>Cristina Flores speaks her mind. But in a totalitarian surveillance state where privacy is a thing of the past, her critical thinking and outspoken nature have marked her for death.</p><p>So when rebel scientists recruit the math genius for a covert plan to start anew on Mars, she accepts the chance to control her own destiny.</p><p>But space is a harsh sanctuary, and freedom is never purchased cheaply.</p><p>Alongside a small band of like-minded renegades, Cristina struggles to overcome escalating failures and rising panic. She fears their most lethal threat may be a charismatic but incompetent leader determined to command the colony to its last dying breath…</p><p>Can Cristina's unstoppable determination keep their dream alive, or will the hope for freedom be lost in the void?</p><p><i>The Far Shore</i> is a thrilling sci-fi novel in the classic tradition. If you enjoy courageous heroes, convincing technology, and hard-edged science, you’ll love Glenn Damato’s bold odyssey.</p><br><p><p>“A magnificent story – a soaring feat of imagination, highly suspenseful and utterly gripping.”<i> –Robert Bidinotto, bestselling author of HUNTER</i><p>“I give <i>The Far Shore</i> five stars. It rivals <i>The Martian</i> in accuracy, ambition and attitude. It offers hope for humanity at all levels.”<i> –Tamara Wilhite, contributor at Liberty Island Magazine</i><p>“A plausible and harrowing adventure that explores humanity’s drive for personal freedom.” <i>–Kirkus Reviews</i><p>“Gripping and immersive, <i>The Far Shore</i> offers a lot: technology for the hard science fiction fans and tons of heart for all of us.”<i> –Laura Montgomery, author of Mercenary Calling</i><p>“Brilliant . . . I admit to having tears in my eyes.”<i> –Jeffery D. Kooistra, author of Dykstra's War</i><p>“I was hooked! Damn! The pace is awesome, the suspense is unbeatable, the characters are engaging, the plot is original, the theme is eternal and universal.”<i> –Irene Psyhogios</i><p>“Highly recommended for adult sci-fi fans who enjoy exceptionally well-developed plots, characters, and hard sci-fi.” <i>–Donovan’s Literary Services</i><p>“<i>The Far Shore</i> sucked me in from page one. It really is amazing.”<i> –Sherri Addleston Hilts<p></i>“I'm a techie, and like my science fiction hard, with rivets. Damato has not only done a marvelous job of keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, he's made it all technically solid and credible.”<i> –Tom Ligon, Member, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America</i><p>“Whenever I put this book down I couldn't wait to get back to the characters. The story line was gripping and made me late for meetings and kept me up late reading more than a couple times.”<i> –Mark Bottorff</i><p>“Damato masterfully reins together the emotional titans of hope and fear through the eyes of a young girl.”<i> –Joel S. Copeland</i><p>“Kept me riveted. Damato expertly blends science fiction with an all too possible and alarming future.