One Way
One Way by S. J. Morden, published by Gollancz in 2018, is a science fiction thriller that combines elements of action, adventure, and mystery. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Frank Kittridge, a convict serving life for murder, who is selected to help establish the first permanent base on Mars. As he and his fellow crewmates, each with their own criminal pasts, navigate the harsh Martian environment, they begin to experience a series of accidents that lead Frank to suspect foul play among the group.
Readers will find a gripping tale that explores themes of survival and trust in an isolated setting. The story unfolds against the backdrop of space exploration, where the tension escalates as the crew grapples with the reality of their situation. With a blend of technological intrigue and psychological suspense, One Way presents a unique take on the murder mystery genre, set in the unforgiving landscape of Mars.
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EIGHT ASTRONAUTS. ONE KILLER. NO WAY HOME.
A blend of classic mystery, Orange is the New Black and Andy Weir’s The Martian, One Way is a science-fiction thriller like no other.
‘A rip-roaring thriller of a book that hits the ground running and doesn’t stop until the final chapter’ John Marrs, author of the bestselling/Radio 2 Book Club choice THE ONE
‘S.J. Morden’s Agatha-Christie-in-space thriller accelerates to warp speed and becomes an engrossing whodunnit‘ Financial Times
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There’s a murderer amongst them, and everyone’s a suspect . . .
Frank Kittridge is serving life for murdering his son’s drug dealer, so when he’s offered a deal by Xenosystems Operations – the corporation that owns the prison – he takes it.
He’s been selected to help build the first permanent base on Mars. Unfortunately, his crewmates are just as guilty of their crimes as he is.
As the convicts set to work on the frozen wastes of Mars, the accidents multiply.
Until Frank begins to suspect they might not be accidents at all . . .
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‘A claustrophobic, high-tension, survival-against-the-odds thriller. It paints a convincing picture of the lethal Martian envrionment as well as the growing terror of being incarcerated in a deadly prison with no way out’ Guardian
‘A tense and claustrophobic murder-mystery-on-Mars’ James Swallow, Sunday Times bestselling author of NOMAD
‘ONE WAY is what would happen if the crime and sci-fi genres got together and had a baby. Deeply immersive, chilling and atmospheric. An utterly fabulous book!’ Emma Kavanagh, bestselling author of FALLING and HIDDEN
‘A cracking read. A compelling vision of the near future inhabited by well motivated characters. It’s a thrilling tale that grabs you and whips along to the very last breathless page‘ Adam Hamdy, author of PENDULUM
‘Twisty and gripping . . . the Red Planet was never bloodier’ Financial Times
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