Twin Landing by Rex Burke

Book 2 of the Odyssey Earth series – 'Wrong place, wrong planet, but right time. We’ve got to get on with life.' Typical. Travel fifty trillion miles without finding a habitable planet, and then two come along at once. The mission is not exactly going to plan for the New Earth settlers. Captain Juno Washington is feeling the pressure, and Reeves, the know-it-all AI, seems strangely out of sorts. Meanwhile, the missing teenage castaways are coming to terms with their situation. Dana, Karlan and Manisha are figuring out how to survive on an uncharted alien planet – they just need to work out the rules. Dervla, Poole and Bryson can’t wait to explore, and are ready for adventure. Which leaves their unwilling adult caretaker, Jordan Booth, with nothing much to do except complain – campfire cooking, outdoor showers, do not recommend. As the unknown planet starts to give up its secrets, and new arrivals threaten the mission, friends become separated and family ties are tested. In the end, it all comes down to trust. Who’s on your side? Who’s got your back? And who’s coming to the rescue? If you like feelgood, character-led SciFi with heart and humour, then you’ll love Twin Landing. Perfect for fans of snappy dialogue, snarky space crew, strong, relatable characters, slow-burn action, and coming-of-age, found-family adventures.

Adult • Science Fiction/Colonization • Science Fiction/Comic and Light SF • Science Fiction/Soft SF • Science Fiction/Exploration