Olympus Bound
Part two of the Gaia Enterprises Trilogy, Olympus Bound is a thrilling sci-fi epic that expertly weaves together themes of space exploration, political intrigue, ecological disasters, and the human drama of survival in an alien environment.
The future of humanity is forged amidst the stars…
OLYMPUS BOUND
The second instalment of the Gaia dystopian technothriller series, picking up where the Olympus Project left off!
Survival hangs on a knife-edge. Commander Xanthe Waters, a visionary leader haunted by her past, steers the groundbreaking Moon base, Olympus, through its darkest hour. As they stand six months into their lunar odyssey, catastrophe strikes, severing their lifeline to an Earth besieged by ecoterrorism, environmental collapse, and a spiraling political maelstrom.
Amid the unforgiving lunar landscape, Olympus teeters on the precipice of transformation. A breakthrough in helium-3 technology redefines its destiny, pivoting from a beacon of human achievement to a critical node in asteroid mining, a sanctuary for climate refugees, and a volatile chess piece in the interstellar power game. Here, in the vacuum of space, the crew must confront not just external dangers but the internal shadows of ambition, jealousy, and fractured loyalties.
At the heart of this maelstrom stands Xanthe Waters, whose leadership is tested like never before. Torn between duty and a suppressed longing for fellow designer Troy Bruin, she grapples with the weight of decisions where every choice reverberates through the void. Alongside her, a diverse crew of characters must confront their own personal demons while treading the thin line between survival and self-destruction.
Olympus Bound is a thrilling sci-fi epic that expertly weaves together themes of space exploration, political intrigue, ecological disasters, and the human drama of survival in an alien environment. For fans of speculative fiction giants like Kim Stanley Robinson, Neal Stephenson, and Margaret Atwood, this novel is a compelling journey through the trials of establishing humanity's first foothold beyond Earth.
Join Xanthe and her crew on this harrowing adventure as they navigate not only the perils of space but the intricate labyrinth of human dynamics, where the future of humanity is forged amidst the stars.
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Your limited edition, signed paperback of Zoë Routh’s latest novel, Olympus Bound
⭐BONUS content and fun for ALL pre-orders⭐
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📚 The much sought-after exclusive custom bookmark
A beautifully designed list of characters with the stunning book cover design
📖 The World Designers’ Manifesto
Gaia Enterprises’s wisdom and purpose encapsulated in a lovely pdf reader. These are guiding practices and principles for design a world worth living in.
🎙 An interview with Troy Bruin, three-time winner of the Sexiest Human Alive Award
An exclusive scoop with one of the lead designers for the Olympus Project, ahead of the Moon mission. Get an the insider’s look at the man behind the legend.
🗺 Gaia Enterprises Inspiration card
Get one of Maja Garcia’s personal mantras beautifully printed on a postcard to remind you to stay your course as a wise and compassionate leader.
*PLEASE NOTE: International shipping from Australia is currently CRAZY EXPENSIVE. We are still offering it, so you can get a signed copy. You may choose instead to buy from your own country’s Amazon store, order it from the library, or check other online bookstores when Olympus Bound is released.
What readers are saying about the GAIA series
“It’s incredible how much thought- provoking content there is to consider that’s all layered into such an action-packed and engrossing tale. Overall, Terra Blanca: Insurrection is a gripping prequel that captivates with its suspenseful narrative and thought-provoking themes, and I would highly recommend it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”
“I loved the concept, the characters and the story. This had me from the minute I picked it up. I can’t wait for the next one. Could be a Netflix series! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”
“I seriously can’t believe this is a debut novel. As an avid reader of the genre I can confidently say the Olympus Project is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I’m hoping that, given the ending (no spoilers), a sequel is on the cards. Please? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”
“This is a thought- provoking book that even non-sci-fi readers should enjoy. I liked it very much and can’t recommend it highly enough. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”
“Zoë Routh takes traditional eco-event dystopian and science fiction and spins it into something new and fresh.
This is dystopian sci-fi with a twist — Recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“Exciting and riveting from start to finish. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”
“I found that the characters were plausible and I enjoyed the story, which I read through almost in one go.
More please! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”