My Worlds of Sol series now has a new novel: Thorium Blues. Some time after the Second Rebellion in the United Nations of So; settlement on Mars, Chris Lafontaine is tapped to lead an expedition to prospect for thorium in the Northern Lowlands. The UNS wants the thorium to power expansion of Tharsis City. Sadly, the Peoples’ Republic of China has claimed all thorium on Mars as its exclusive strategic asset.

Reassured that no other nation on Earth recognizes China’s claim, Chris heads north along Mariner Valley with a motley crew. The daunting Martian terrain is challenge enough. When they arrive on Chryse Planitia, a Chinese expedition is waiting to deny them access.

Chris learns that his team has brought weapons for just this eventuality. Now Chris needs to find a way to complete his mission without starting an international war.

Thorium Blues is available in Kindle and paperback formats, as well as in Kindle Unlimited.