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Earth, another novel in the grand tour series is finished and at the publisher too were looking at whats been going on at home while the human race is expanding out to the stars. Moonrise is the 4th book in the series, taking place chronologically just before the book mars. Advance imaging shows that the planet has oceans of liquid water and a breathable oxygenrich atmosphere. Feb 06, 2018 the grand tour chronicles humanitys struggles to colonize our solar system in the late 21st century. Most of the books focus on the exploration of one particular planet or planetary moon. Campbell memorial award for best novel of the year.
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