Mortal Mission
Mortal Mission by Pip Skinner, published by Pippa Jeffcock on June 23, 2022, is a science fiction novel that explores the complexities of humanity’s first crewed mission to Mars. In this edition, comprising 306 pages, readers are introduced to astronaut Hattie Fredericks, whose dream of exploring the Red Planet becomes a harrowing reality. As the mission unfolds, Hattie and her crew face not only the challenges of the Martian environment but also escalating tensions fueled by external opposition and internal sabotage.
The narrative delves into the conflicts arising from the potential discovery of life on Mars, particularly the heated opposition from the religious right. As incidents threaten the mission’s success and crew members begin to die, Hattie grapples with trust and survival in an increasingly perilous situation. The story captures the intersection of science fiction and hard science fiction, presenting a gripping tale of danger and intrigue that unfolds both on Mars and back on Earth.
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Someone needs to prevent the discovery of life on Mars, and the result is fatal
The first crewed mission to search for life on Mars encounters heated opposition from the religious right, but they’re not the only ones dreading positive results.
Astronaut Hattie Fredericks’s dream is realised when she is selected for the voyage, but her presence on the Starship coincides with a series of incidents which threaten to derail the mission.
After a near-miss while landing on the planet, the world watches as Hattie and the crew struggle to survive. But worse than the harsh elements are their suspicions that someone is trying to destroy the mission.
After several crew members die, Hattie doesn’t know who to trust. And her only allies are 35 million miles away. As the tension ratchets up, violence and suspicion invade both worlds.
Will Hattie discover life on Mars, or die trying?
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