The Secret of Life

A mysterious, fungus-like organism called the Slick is discovered in the Pacific Ocean in 2026. Its DNA is unlike anything else on Earth, leading to rumors of life on Mars. Dr. Mariella Anders is recruited by NASA to investigate the Slick on Mars, but the mission is complicated by corporate powers, eco-terrorists, and a secret Chinese mission. The truth about life on Earth and Mars could be discovered, but at what cost?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

The Slick, a mysterious and fungus-like organism, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean. Its DNA is unlike anything found on Earth, sparking rumors of its origin. Could it be the result of a recent Chinese space mission on Mars? If so, the implications are terrifying: the life could be spreading through the ocean, threatening Earth's entire food chain.

Brilliant scientist Dr. Mariella Anders is recruited by NASA to join an urgent mission to Mars to uncover the truth about the Slick. However, this is no ordinary investigation. Corporate powers are eager to exploit the secrets of the Slick for profit, while radical eco-terrorists are fighting against genetic engineering. A second Chinese mission to Mars is also underway, with its goals shrouded in mystery.

As Dr. Anders delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers that the secret of life on Earth and Mars may be found on the red planet. But who can she trust with the truth once it's revealed? And at what price will she have to pay for it? The stakes are high, and the consequences could be catastrophic.

The Slick represents a new and unknown threat to our planet, and Dr. Anders must navigate a complex web of politics, power, and science to uncover the truth before it's too late. This is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399603775