The Steps of the Sun

This science-fiction thriller, authored by the writer of The Queen's Gambit and The Man Who Fell to Earth, explores a future where America's influence has waned and global power has shifted. The story follows Ben Belson, a wealthy and complex man, as he pursues the discovery of new mineral resources beyond Earth. Driven by personal struggles and a desire to restore his country's strength, his journey takes him into the depths of space and the uncertainties of ambition and survival.