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First published 2025
Thoughtful professor Joan Goodwin's dream of joining NASA's 1980s Space Shuttle program becomes a reality. But when a fateful mission goes awry, she must confront the fragility of life and the mysteries of the universe. Alongside a remarkable crew of fellow astronaut candidates, Joan navigates passion, loss, and the boundaries of human experience. Atmosphere is a soaring tale of the transformative power of love, set against the iconic backdrop of the space race.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: loss, passion, transformation
Period: 1980s
352 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books