Artemis: A Novel
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.
Journey to the Moon with Artemis: A Novel by Andy Weir
In the captivating pages of "Artemis: A Novel," renowned author Andy Weir takes readers on an exhilarating adventure to the moon, where a unique city named Artemis stands as humanity's first lunar colony.
Set in the year 2085, Artemis is a bustling hub of scientific research, space tourism, and commercial enterprise, teeming with diverse characters seeking opportunity and fortune amidst the challenges of lunar living.
Meet Jazz Bashara, a resourceful Artemis resident who juggles her work as a porter, smuggling contraband to make ends meet. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she stumbles upon a plot that threatens the safety of Artemis and its inhabitants.
With her quick wit, resilience, and knack for survival, Jazz embarks on a thrilling mission to uncover the truth and protect her home. Along the way, she forms unexpected alliances and faces unforeseen dangers in a race against time.
Andy Weir's exceptional storytelling prowess shines in "Artemis," as he weaves together themes of ambition, greed, and the limits of human ingenuity in a meticulously crafted lunar setting.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and perilous world of Artemis, where Jazz's determination and resourcefulness lead her on a thrilling journey to save the colony she calls home.
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