Maelstrom
The second volume of the spectacular science-fiction thriller evolving from the works of Arthur C. Clarke, grandmaster of science fiction and author of 2001: A Space Odyssey...
Her code name is Sparta. Her beauty veils a mysterious past and abilities of superhuman dimension – the product of advanced biotech engineering.
When a team of scientists is trapped in the gaseous inferno of Venus, Sparta must risk her life to save them, unaware that her actions will help recover a mysterious artifact: irrefutable evidence of life on another planet.
As the secrets of the artifact are revealed, Sparta uncovers a mystery which may lead her to the truth of her own destiny.
This gripping saga brings together the genius of Arthur C. Clarke and the talents of distinguished science-fiction writer Paul Preuss.
The book has an introduction by Arthur C. Clarke.
Paul Preuss
Paul Preuss (born 1942) is an American writer of science fiction and science articles and is a science consultant for film companies. He is perhaps best known for the novels in Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime series, which were written by Preuss based upon incidents, characters, and places from Clarke's short stories.
Paul Preuss was a consulting editor for the six-book Dr. Bones series (1988–1989) published by Ace.
Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime
Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime consists of six books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
