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Description
Burnout is a science fiction mystery about a Space Shuttle disaster that turns out to be no accident. As the true scope of the disaster is gradually uncovered by the principal investigators, "Crash" Murphy and Dr. Mike Anders, they find themselves running for their lives, as lovers, friends... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Emmett "Crash" Murphy: Protagonist; former Phantom pilot; former test pilot; former Shuttle Flight Director. Currently assigned as expert Independent Investigator for the loss of STS-281.
- Dr. Mike Anders: Protagonist; astronomer from Australia with international reputation. Approached by Aussie gov't to investigate mysterious signals coming from low earth orbit.
- Hotdog: Antagonist. Unseen. Merciless, unscrupulous, and willing to use any means at his disposal to rid himself of evidence and witnesses in the investigation of the STS-281 disaster.
Memorable Quotes
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“"Sometimes you gotta say what's in your heart... And you have to stand for what you believe. No matter what."”
Dr. Michael C. Anders
First Sentence
Crash Murphy waited patiently, with gentle, light hands on the controls of his craft, watching his instruments intently.
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Authors & Contributors
- Stephanie Osborn (Author)
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