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John Evans: 39 Minutes
John Evans: 39 Minutes by Chris Simmons is the opening novel in the Evansphere. This companion now covers it alongside Paul Evans: The Divide and Caitlyn Evans: The Two-Body Problem. On Mars, the difference between an Mday and an Earth day shapes everyday life. When John Evans discovers timing discrepancies and records that disagree with physical evidence, ordinary maintenance opens into a struggle over essential systems.
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Paul Evans: The Divide
Paul’s earlier story follows the Valles heating crisis and the family life behind his work. Read the full description and explore Paul’s world →
Caitlyn Evans: The Two-Body Problem
Caitlyn’s story follows the agricultural crisis and the boundary between protection and control. Read the full description and explore Caitlyn’s world →
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39 Minutes opens the Evansphere through John’s journey from Mars to Earth. The Divide and The Two-Body Problem move into earlier family life with Paul and Caitlyn at the centre. The Reader guide distinguishes publication sequence from story chronology without plotting out later events.
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