The Great Rift: The Second Book in The Last Voyage Trilogy
Brian D. McLaren
Nov 2026 · Hodder & Stoughton · Narrated by Davis Brooks
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From a dying Earth, ten pioneers launch into the void, racing against extinction. Their destination: a fragile Martian settlement clinging to life. At the helm, the fearless visionary Thurman - and the enigmatic spiritual guide Eve -must keep their crew from tearing itself apart.
But space is merciless. A meteor storm strikes without warning, forcing a desperate, heart-stopping manoeuvre. When they finally land, a darker horror awaits: a colony gripped by a wave of suicides, and whispers of a deadly conspiracy - addictive substances, corporate sabotage, and a looming coup from Earth itself.
Against the odds, these settlers fight to build a new world: one fuelled by art, ecological ingenuity, and a spiritual vision that defies the greed and corruption of the planet they left behind. Life blooms under the red sky as the first children are born, carrying hope where Earth's cities flicker and die.
In a saga of survival, betrayal, and revelation, humanity must confront the ultimate question: can we rise above our destructive past and achieve a "noble success" - becoming true partners to life itself on a new world?
The second instalment of The Last Voyage, the first book having been selected as SILVER WINNER OF THE 2026 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS.
But space is merciless. A meteor storm strikes without warning, forcing a desperate, heart-stopping manoeuvre. When they finally land, a darker horror awaits: a colony gripped by a wave of suicides, and whispers of a deadly conspiracy - addictive substances, corporate sabotage, and a looming coup from Earth itself.
Against the odds, these settlers fight to build a new world: one fuelled by art, ecological ingenuity, and a spiritual vision that defies the greed and corruption of the planet they left behind. Life blooms under the red sky as the first children are born, carrying hope where Earth's cities flicker and die.
In a saga of survival, betrayal, and revelation, humanity must confront the ultimate question: can we rise above our destructive past and achieve a "noble success" - becoming true partners to life itself on a new world?
The second instalment of The Last Voyage, the first book having been selected as SILVER WINNER OF THE 2026 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS.
From a dying Earth, ten pioneers launch into the void, racing against extinction. Their destination: a fragile Martian settlement clinging to life. At the helm, the fearless visionary Thurman - and the enigmatic spiritual guide Eve -must keep their crew from tearing itself apart.
But space is mer...
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About the author
Brian D. McLaren is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and outspoken advocate for 'a new kind of Christianity'. Named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Evangelical Christians, McLaren was a pastor for over 20 years. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programmes, and an in-demand blogger on faith and public policy (brianmclaren.net). @brianmclaren
Brian D. McLaren is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and outspoken advocate for 'a new kind of Christianity'. Named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Evangelical Christians, McLaren was a pastor for over 20 years. He is a frequent guest on radio and television prog...
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