The Extrapolated Man

Doug Franklin

Mar 2024 · Extrapolated Worlds

About this ebook

A wrecked starship. A dead man's mind. In a desperate race across Mars, Maggie must unravel their secrets before the Tharks erase them forever.

Commander Gray of the United Colonies Space Force died when his experimental ship crashed on Mars, but a backup of his mind survived.

When Maggie discovers the wreck a century later, she becomes the target of a psychopathic rival intent on stealing the ship, and a hive of weaponized lifeforms bent on erasing the backup.

It is only after she restores Gray's backup in the body of a battered warbot that she learns his deadly secret: his ship was capable of traveling faster than light, which makes it an incredibly valuable and terribly dangerous prize, for a starship is the ultimate weapon of mass destruction.

"Franklin’s space drama is vast in scope and in its efforts to create a new world with all new life forms and language. The premise is irresistible, and the narrative’s alternating perspectives across very different time periods on the Mars colonies work well." – Kirkus Reviews

Ratings and reviews

A sprawling epic in some of the best traditions of space opera, The Extrapolated Man manages the daunting task of world-building while telling a compelling story peopled by characters who feel genuine. As a scientist and engineer myself (and long-time devotee of SF) I was repeatedly impressed with the adherence to basic tenets of physics. All in all, this a fun book to read, with a great story, memorable characters, and a well-constructed universe. Highly recommended.

Get ready for life on Mars! A gripping sci-fi novel that suggests one possible outcome of post Mars settlement. Told in a non-linear timeline, experience what day-to-day life may be like for Mars settlers who live in the shadow and oppression of Earth and their struggle for equality. The imagery created by the author is fascinating - ever been to a Star Wars bar?

A gripping sci-fi novel that suggests one possible outcome of post Mars settlement. Told in a non-linear timeline, experience what day-to-day life may be like for Mars settlers who live in the shadow and oppression of Earth and their struggle for equality. The imagery created by the author is fascinating - ever been to a Star Wars bar?

About the author

Doug Franklin lives in Alaska with the stunning Chugach Range as his backyard and the blue waters of Resurrection Bay just a couple hours down the highway. When he is not out exploring the wilderness with his dogs, he can be found at his workbench writing science fiction and building things that fly. His writing combines the gritty details of lived adventure with the scientific rigor of a degree from MIT to deliver compelling hard science fiction with a cinematic flare.