The Rocket Scientist

A Dr. Julie McCray Thriller, Book 1

By: Arthur Geis

Narrated by: Anne Marie Lewis

Dr. Julie McCray, astrophysicist, isn’t looking for second chance romance. Not even close. She’s focused. She needs to save the planet from a dystopian future as Earth temperatures soar.

Julie’s rover, 40 million miles away, discovers living bacteria hiding under the Martian surface. Scientists examine its DNA profile and agree that, with a slight amount of genetic engineering, it can absorb vast quantities of carbon dioxide, exactly what the planet needs to survive.

The President orders the government to commandeer Julie’s Mars mission and bring the living bacteria to Earth. Julie chafes at the distant and secretive CJ Jackson of the CIA, who aims to protect her adventurous undertaking from enemies who could turn its DNA into a lethal bioweapon.

When Julie finds her mission’s been sabotaged by a devious NASA insider, she’s forced to work with the aloof agent to uncover the mysterious culprit before her launch window closes. If they fail, it’ll be years before another rocket can be sent, and by then millions will have perished from the escalating heat.

For fans of futuristic sci-fi thrillers, "The Rocket Scientist" is a fast-paced adventure through a dystopian landscape where love may be the only thing strong enough to save the world.

©2026 Arthur Geis (P)2026 Arthur Geis

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This is the best audiobook I have listened to this year. Engaging storyline, good pacing, and an excellent narrator. Download and listen -- you will enjoy it.

A bit disappointed

It just felt amateur. Story definitely had potential but the wording just wasn't on target , and it was too long.
I enjoy the narrator of this book and I seen it was recommended by her and that's how I come to read it. Just not what I'm used to I guess.