Static Storm (Paperback)

Paperback. Earth, 3023. Planetary population: 2 billion eco-load limit.Over half a million souls toil for its welfare in the rest of the habitable solar system.The healing Earth depends on Sol 3.14, a man-made web-world circling the Sun on the opposite side of Earth's solar orbit."Soulpie," the granary of the solar system, desperately needs a new orbital booster. Without it, her rotation will slow, rivers won't flow, and harvest won't grow.Spare parts are hard to get. In a world run by corporation rife with corruption, anything's for sale. A world where the promise of a breeding permit for one's adult child can secure treasures untold.A world whose survival depends on Daviron's grad school team and their intrepid mission.And they'll do anything.Anything to prevent another Malthusian Event. This short story was recognized with a Honorable Mention by the Writers of the Future Contest and represents the first glimpse into one of our possible futures. Stay tuned for more at This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…