Venus (The Grand Tour Book 6)

Name: Venus (The Grand Tour Book 6)
Price: 17.24 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (231 reviews)
Author: Bova, Ben

by Bova, Ben

Science Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy

4.2 (231)

4.2 stars from 231 reviews

420 pages~7 hr readPublished by Tor Books

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Last checked: Jun 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love hard science fiction grounded in real physics and planetary science, not speculative handwaving.
You're drawn to character-driven stories where personal stakes (family trauma, redemption) collide with scientific discovery.
You appreciate Ben Bova's methodical worldbuilding and his ability to make hostile environments feel viscerally real.

Maybe not for you if...

You want fast-paced action and plot twists every few chapters; this is measured and exploratory.
You're looking for a standalone novel; this is book six in a series and assumes familiarity with Bova's Grand Tour universe.
You prefer softer science fiction or magic systems over technical detail about pressure suits and atmospheric composition.

About this book

Venus has extreme surface conditions: temperatures hot enough to melt aluminum, atmospheric pressure that has crushed spacecraft, perpetual clouds of sulfuric acid, and an atmosphere of carbon dioxide and poisonous gases. Van Humphries's older brother died in an earlier attempt to land on Venus. His father, who blamed Van for surviving, now offers a ten billion dollar prize to whoever lands on Venus and returns his oldest son's remains. Van accepts the challenge. His journey to Venus will lead to discoveries that transform understanding of the planet, Earth's global warming, and Van's own identity.

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Currently around #98K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 23% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.2★ from 231 reviews

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