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In the blink of an eye, Earth went from overpopulation to the brink of annihilation. A deadly contagion has slaughtered billions, society has collapsed, and the Earth is in a state of total crisis. Even worse, the raging virus has followed those who thought they had escaped - leaving the fate of humanity itself hanging in the balance.For the ragtag survivors of the Mars colony - the importance of mankind's mission to colonize the Red Planet has never been more obvious. However, there's more than just the dangers of a hostile planet to contend with. To keep the spark of humanity alive, each of the colonists will also have to overcome their darkest fears and the worst of their capricious human nature. Not just that, but they must find a way to help Earth as a planet-killer races towards the cradle of humanity.G581: Mars is the second novel in Christine D. Shuck's gripping Gliese 581 science fiction series. Blending hard science fiction with achingly human characters, fans of Andy Weir's The Martian will find this terrifyingly plausible novel gripping from the first page.

Bodyguard Shane Ellis is at his best with a gun in his hand, and his attentions focused on keeping his clients safe. Living his life by a strict set of rules, he prides himself on having the highest survival rate among the Benton Security team. But everything about his latest client, Lila Benoit, has him on edge.She’s sexy.The attraction between them is sizzlingly palpable.And... her life is in danger.Can Shane protect Lila from a corrupt and deadly organization with limitless money and resources? Or will Lila’s casual disregard for Shane’s code put her directly in a killer’s cross-hairs?“All I can say is wow – what a thrill ride!” – Pamela Mitchell“Smoking hot with lots of twists and turns.” - JM“Shuck’s foray into a sexy thriller is long overdue” – Kerrie McLoughlin

A devastating virus. Humanity’s final hope. One man stands between a second chance and the end of the world. On a six-year journey to Gliese 581g, Zarmina’s World, Daniel Medry and a crew of scientists plan to explore a brand-new world. But when a man-made virus wipes out most of Earth’s population and leaves the rest infertile, their exploration mission becomes humanity’s only hope for survival. Alone in deep space, some worry that a series of equipment malfunctions may not be accidental. As their ship's issues become critical, some fear that someone onboard wants to keep them from making planetfall. With time running out, Daniel must stop the saboteur before humankind's last hope of survival is crushed in the unforgiving vacuum of space. Gliese 581: The Departure is an exhilarating sci-fi thriller. If you like dystopian future worlds, second-chance heroes, and suspenseful mysteries, then you’ll love Christine Shuck’s gripping intergalactic thrill-ride.