Melissa On The Far Side

In this second Melissa book we find that Daniel's work to save the human race is not yet done. New events on the Moon lead to a trail of discovery resulting in a life and death struggle. Waz enters Daniel and Melissa's lives, causing stress and wonder in equal measure. A captivating adventure unfolds with new concepts and a vivid portrayal of interplanetary living. And a love triangle to boot.

Earth in century C5 is a wonderful place to live. No conflict, no prisons, no famine, no overcrowding! It's such a wonderful place that it's unnatural. It's difficult to imagine that such a perfect place could be run by human beings. The world runs totally to the tune of Melissa. She is loyal to God, who is her father in all senses except biological. God's intellect is so vast that he can spin a story to lead his human followers in any direction he wishes. Some are more sceptical than others but God generally stays one step ahead. Another intellect, equal to God's, is needed if his true nature is to be revealed.

Waz values the life of animals above her own. Gilda, once Daniel's dog, now knows that Waz is her mistress. A second animal enters Waz's life and he plays a small but essential part in her efforts to save the human race. When Waz's security clearance is challenged, it turns out that she is a perfect human being.

Thomas, the ex-assistant of John, the archbishop of Nazcamp, has no easy ride. He repeatedly has to make efforts above and beyond the call of duty. His home life, that he keeps so private, is revealed when he attempts to team up with Waz and Harry, the paranoid hells angel. Can Thomas stay the course?

Living on the Moon brings its own challenges. Lunars have a good life, on the whole, and some of them even live in complete luxury. Nate is a strong leader but even after two years he is still badly affected by the disappearance of his nephew, Peter.

The very survival of our species, hangs in the balance.