Reviews

“Charles Justiz understands the value of suspense and serves up a healthy dose of it...He intertwines science fiction, action, politics, and even a little romance.”

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“Here’s a book that grabs you from the beginning and never lets up from start to finish – and – the science is refreshingly plausible.”

Eric Berger
Houston Chronicle Science Writer


“A compelling novel with both real science and maddeningly real politics. This could happen today.”

Alan Stern
Former NASA Associate Administrator
Science Mission Directorate


"As a long time space news reporter, Specific Impulse was riveting. I had to keep reminding myself it was fiction and I couldn't actually interview these people. What a story!"

Miles O’Brien
NASA Advisory Council
Former CNN space correspondent


“I travel ALL the time and love a good book on a long flight. Specific Impulse was the perfect traveling companion. And FRED the computer is too cool!”

Peter Shankman
HARO founder, intrepid world
traveler and media guru


“Great action, fun science, and an ending that isn't as far off as you might think."

Ed Lu
Former NASA Astronaut
and International Space Station
resident


"A gripping sci-fi thriller from a real life jet jockey and rocket scientist - what a ride! Hang on and don't let go."

Andrew Chaikin
Author of A Man on the Moon


“Specific Impulse has characters I would want to know, very believable science and great energy. A fun and engaging read!”

Dr. Bonnie Dunbar
Former NASA Astronaut
CEO Seattle Museum of Flight


“This is the best first novel in science fiction I think I have ever read and I've been reading every sci-fi thing I can get my hands on since I was 10 years old! ”

David Crosby
Guitarist, singer and songwriter
Crosby, Stills & Nash