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The Eden Paradox

Barry Kirwan (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesEden Paradox #1
Setting
CSM age15+
Goodreads4.21

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFirst Contact Crew

Synopsis

In 2063, Earth's overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable planet is discovered within reach, but the first two missions have failed to return. This is the story of the third mission to Eden. What really awaits the crew of four as they make the long journey to this supposed uninhabited virgin planet, and what is the link to the secret 900 year old sect known as Alicians back on Earth? While Blake leads the Eden mission, a young researcher named Micah discovers a terrible truth that threatens the very existence of humanity.

Is The Eden Paradox appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 15 and up.

This adult science fiction novel features a crew traveling to a potentially habitable planet after previous missions failed mysteriously. Expect moderate sci-fi violence, themes of planetary crisis and existential threat, and suspenseful mystery elements.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and apocalyptic scenario.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 15+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the high-stakes space mission and the mystery of what happened to the previous crews.

Tags

Science FictionSpace OperaDystopianHard SFMystery