The bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller—a heist story set on the moon.Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. Not crazy, eccentric-billionaire rich, like many of the visitors to her hometown of Artemis, humanity’s first and only lunar colony. Just rich enough to move out of her coffin-sized apartment and eat something better than flavored algae. Rich enough to pay off a debt she’s owed for a long time. So when a chance at a huge score finally comes her way, Jazz can’t say no. Sure, it requires her to graduate from small-time smuggler to full-on criminal mastermind. And it calls for a particular combination of cunning, technical skills, and large explosions—not to mention sheer brazen swagger. But Jazz has never run into a challenge her intellect can’t handle, and she figures she’s got the ‘swagger’ part down. The trouble is, engineering the perfect crime is just the start of Jazz’s problems. Because her little heist is about to land her in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself. Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, even Jazz has to admit she’s in way over her head. She’ll have to hatch a truly spectacular scheme to have a chance at staying alive and saving her city. Jazz is no hero, but she is a very good criminal. That’ll have to do. Propelled by its heroine’s wisecracking voice, set in a city that’s at once stunningly imagined and intimately familiar, and brimming over with clever problem-solving and heist-y fun,
Artemis is another irresistible brew of science, suspense, and humor from #1 bestselling author Andy Weir.
In the Artemis: A Novel by Andy Weir, humanity has colonized the Moon and turned it into a thriving city, known as Artemis. Our protagonist, Jazz Bashara, is a young woman who has come to Artemis to seek her fortune. She is a skilled porter, navigating the moon's labyrinthine tunnels and transporting cargo with her trusty hoverpallet.
Artemis is a place of opportunity and intrigue, attracting people from all walks of life, from tourists and scientists to criminals and grifters. Jazz finds herself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy when she is hired to transport a mysterious package. Soon, she is entangled in a web of corporate espionage, political intrigue, and sabotage.
As Jazz delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers secrets that could shake the very foundation of Artemis society. Aided by a colorful cast of characters, including a rogue AI, a charismatic thief, and a brilliant scientist, Jazz must use her wits and courage to navigate the treacherous lunar landscape and uncover the truth.
Andy Weir's Artemis: A Novel is a thrilling science fiction adventure that vividly brings to life a city on the Moon. It is a story of exploration, discovery, and the indomitable spirit of humanity, set against the backdrop of an extraordinary lunar frontier.
