After escaping from the clutches of Ambassador Sloane and her Blackcoats, young mage-officer Telryn Vassey flees to Mars, seeking refuge among the savage Red Men. But even on this harsh and unforgiving world, he is not safe. Pursued by former allies who will stop at nothing to claim his magic for their own ends, Telryn must fight tooth and nail just to survive – let alone find a way back home…
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who enjoys science fiction or fantasy. It tells the story of a young mage-officer who must flee his home planet after being pursued by enemies he thought were long gone. He finds refuge on Mars, but even this harsh world proves to be no refuge from those seeking to claim his magic power for their own ends. The book is full of action and adventure, with enough suspense and mystery to keep readers engaged until the very end.
Pros :
- Exciting and fast-paced story
- Well-developed characters
- Interesting worldbuilding
Cons :
- The author’s writing style makes it an easy and fast read.
- The characters are interesting and well developed.
- It is the third book in a series, so readers who haven’t read the first two books will be at a disadvantage.
Learn more about the author
Glynn Stewart is a full-time author, working on military science fiction and fantasy novels. He lives in Alberta, Canada with his lovely wife and their horde of children. When he’s not writing stories or teaching high school mathematics, Glynn works on ways to make the world more equitable for everyone (which usually means plotting to take over the world).
Reader Reviews
” A rip-roaring space adventure with a dash of political intrigue. Glynn Stewart has done it again!”
“Glynn Stewart has done it again! Beyond the Eyes of Mars is an edge-of-your seat adventure that grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. Telryn Vassey is a wonderfully sympathetic character, and I found myself rooting for him all the way. If you’re looking for a great sci-fi/fantasy read, look no further – Beyond the Eyes of Mars delivers in spades!”
“Stewart creates an imaginative and thrilling world with a complex magic system. His characters are well-drawn and compelling, the story is fast paced and exciting, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.”
“In the grand tradition of Heinlein, Asimov and Clarke comes Glynn Stewart’s new science fiction novel Beyond the Eyes of Mars. It is a story about courage in the face of overwhelming odds, set in a future that is both familiar and strange.”