Silver Leaf Books Announces the Third Book 'Beyond Phobos,' by Author Kim Van Kramer of St. Petersburg, as Part of Silver Leaf Books Publishing's Science Fiction Line

Book three "Beyond Phobos" completes the story of an agricultural scientist from Mars, who faces unprecedented challenges to feed a growing space colony. Fearing starvation, she takes things into her own hands and travels back to Earth to access the Svalbard Seed Vault on a remote Norwegian arctic archipelago. Her efforts to gain precious crop seeds unravel however after her ship crashes off course on a nearby glacier known as Spitsbergen. Caught in a dangerous tug-of war between a Russian Special-Ops team and Norwegian special forces, the plot thickens as Dr. Lirren Lamarr must learn to persevere in the face of danger, amid men, dogs, and drones who battle over a past and future locked in ice and snow.

Van Kramer says, "Running at full speed this book cements a must-read space opera that captures the reader in thrilling locations, classic adventure, chivalric romance and exciting action. Set in a technologically advanced future beginning on Mars, emotional conflicts and personal interests arise revealing a strong heroine who emerges with real human frailties. I have a fondness for courageous, misunderstood risk takers like my main protagonist - Dr. Lirren Lamaar, who consistently face trouble, yet all too capable, handles it well despite the vast unknowns that surround her. We should all daydream of such a future, a heroine, and who we could be in such times of uncertainty."

With a BA in Graphic design from the University Of Florida, Van Kramer works as a designer for Ashley Furniture's ecommerce office in Ybor City, and continues writing, working towards future publications.

Beyond Phobos can be purchased on-line, or through Silver Leaf Books, LLC, P.O. Box 6460, Holliston, MA 01746.

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