Publisher's Synopsis
"Martian Maelstrom" continues the Martian Colonies series. In this edition, Detective Kate Hammer investigates three cases in the ever-evolving and turbulent colonies on the Red Planet. In the first story, Kate tracks down the murderer of three brothers from a wealthy family while also trying to break up a human trafficking ring. The second story focuses on the threat a right-wing militia poses for the colonies and for one family in particular. The third story centers on a new colony where residents are ordered to take their own lives at age seventy-five to control overcrowding, an edict that leads to murder. These thrilling and provocative stories are sure to make readers think about what the future may hold for humanity.