Starfire A Novel

Starfire A Novel by Dale Brown, published by HarperCollins on May 6, 2014, is a military thriller that delves into the potential future of space weaponization. The story follows Bradley McLanahan, who, after the death of his father, takes charge of a team of engineers working on Starfire, the first orbiting solar power plant. This innovative project promises to provide unlimited electricity to Earth and beyond, marking a significant advancement in space exploration.
As Bradley and his team navigate the challenges of their groundbreaking work, they become embroiled in a geopolitical struggle ignited by U.S. President Kenneth Phoenix’s plans to militarize Earth’s orbit. The narrative explores themes of war and political intrigue, as the arms race in space escalates, threatening to lead to a global conflict. With 432 pages, this first edition presents a thought-provoking look at the intersection of technology and military strategy in a rapidly evolving world.
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New York Times bestselling author Dale Brown—“the best military writer in the country” (Clive Cussler)—is back with Starfire, a masterful military thriller that explores a future all too possible and all too close: the weaponization of space.
With the death of his heroic father, bomber and space warfare veteran Patrick McLanahan, Bradley McLanahan must now fly solo, leading a team of young engineers designing Starfire, the world’s first orbiting solar power plant.
Starfire will not only deliver unlimited and inexpensive electricity anywhere on planet Earth, it can also transmit power to the moon, and even to spacecraft and asteroids. It’s a crucial first step in the exploration of the solar system, and Bradley and his team are on the cutting edge.
But U.S. president Kenneth Phoenix’s plans to militarize and industrialize Earth’s orbit sparks an arms race in space that eclipses the darkest and most terrifying days of the Cold War. Before he can prevent it, Bradley and his team are caught at the center of a battle that threatens to become an all-out global conflict for control of space.
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