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The '''Evansphere''' is a connected science-fiction universe centred on the Evans family, the communities around them, and the systems that sustain life on [[Mars]] and [[Earth]].
The Evansphere is the setting of ''[[39 Minutes|John Evans: 39 Minutes]]'', a science-fiction mystery by Chris Simmons. This wiki covers the world as it appears in that book.
A century after settlers fled a collapsing Earth, Mars remains technologically capable but materially dependent on its birthplace. Restoration work creates opportunities for cooperation — and for those who would turn essential services into lasting control.
== Two connected worlds ==
== Grounded science fiction ==
A century after John’s grandparents fled [[Earth]], their descendants prepare to return. [[Mars]] has built a contained life around interdependent systems; Earth’s essential services are divided between fragile institutions and powerful corporations.
The stories place practical engineering, family relationships, and political responsibility beside each other. Technology needs maintenance, resources, and human judgment. No invention removes the need for trust or resolves a political problem on its own.
== The work of survival ==
The story begins with everyday work: air exchange, irrigation, maintenance records, and clocks. A small timing error becomes a way to examine much larger questions about evidence, responsibility, and who controls repair.
== Find your way ==
== Find your way ==
* [[Books|The books]]
* [[39 Minutes|The book]]
* [[Characters|The people]]
* [[Characters|The people]]
* [[Places|The places]]
* [[Places|The places]]
* [[Themes|The recurring ideas]]
* [[Themes|The recurring ideas]]

Revision as of 20:32, 13 October 2026

The Evansphere is the setting of John Evans: 39 Minutes, a science-fiction mystery by Chris Simmons. This wiki covers the world as it appears in that book.

Two connected worlds

A century after John’s grandparents fled Earth, their descendants prepare to return. Mars has built a contained life around interdependent systems; Earth’s essential services are divided between fragile institutions and powerful corporations.

The work of survival

The story begins with everyday work: air exchange, irrigation, maintenance records, and clocks. A small timing error becomes a way to examine much larger questions about evidence, responsibility, and who controls repair.

Find your way