I’m putting together a small group of about 25 science fiction readers to read an advance copy of Discovery, the first novel in the completed Red Dust Blues trilogy.

I’m especially interested in readers who enjoy realistic Mars exploration, mystery, first contact, and character-driven science fiction.

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

I’m interested in your experience as a reader:

What worked for you?

What confused you?

Where did the story slow down?

Which characters did you connect with?

Did the mystery keep you wanting to know what happened next?

I’m not looking for proofreading, grammar corrections, or detailed editing. I want to know whether the story works and whether you wanted to keep reading.

There’s no obligation to post a review afterward. If you enjoy the novel and eventually choose to leave an honest review after publication, I’ll certainly appreciate it.

INTERESTED?

I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message and tell me a little about the kinds of science fiction you enjoy.

Thank you for considering becoming one of the early readers of Red Dust Blues.

G.D. Penton
Writing as Rook Candor