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Orbit

of John J. Nance

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3.78 (996 reviews)
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In this "heart-pounding" ("Seattle Post-Intelligencer") aviation thriller, "New York Times" bestselling author John J. Nance ventures forward to 2009, taking readers on a riveting journey of life or death.His once-in-a-lifetime chance...Disillusioned with his life, when Kip Dawson wins a passenger seat on one of American Space Adventure's commercial spaceflights, it's a dream come true. Although his acceptance of the prize strikes terror in his family, Kip sets off, ready for adventure. But a successful launch quickly morphs into chaos -- a micrometeor punches through the wall of the spacecraft, leaving the radios as dead as the pilot....becomes a global fight for survival.With nothing to do but wait for death, Kip composes his epitaph on the ship's laptop computer. Little does he know an audience of millions would soon discover his cries -- sparking a massive rescue mission in his honor. With no idea the world can hear him, his heroism in the face of death may sabotage his best chance of survival.

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Fiction Fiction Science Fiction Thriller Space Adventure Audiobook Suspense Adult Speculative Fiction Survival

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Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 408 pages
  • Publisher Pocket Star Books
  • Publication Date March 27th 2007
  • First Publication 01/01/06
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780743476621
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Fiction
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