Above the Circle of Earth

By: E. Stephen Burnett

Narrated by: GM Hakim

The fight for the space mission begins in his homeworld.

Brock Rivers never wanted to be a repairman on Mars. Years ago, he failed to protect his family, and now he labors across a frontier planet to keep his children alive and escape CAUSE. But the spacefaring humanist regime is taking over Martian colonies, forcing all to join the secular state.

Back in Brock’s homeworld, his people summon him to fulfill old hopes with a new dream. After decades of cultural isolation, they plan to restore missions for the 22nd century, voyaging beyond Earth to share the gospel in space. Brock must find a ship and recruit a team of misfit believers. They expect opposition from the formidable CAUSE, but not from a more deceptive enemy.

One adversary attacks from the shadows to destroy the faithful. Others unify to oppose the project. Brock and his family must fight to resist these enemies of the space mission or else return to exile forever.

©2025 E. Stephen Burnett (P)2025 Oasis Audio

Answering the Call

I grew up reading and watching science fiction, and as young teen I wondered where the representation for Christians existed in these secular offerings. This novel dives into that imagination. What will Christianity look like in two or three hundred years, should the Lord tarry? How will the world react to ever increasing religious extremism?

Above the Circle of the Earth dives into these and other futuristic topics with relish. There is no doubt this is a Christian novel, AND it is an excellent science fiction read as well. The story is fast paced and exciting, and the characters are very relatable in their struggles.

I listened to the audiobook, and the narration was excellent! I can’t wait for the sequel.

Absolutely incredible!!!

Above the Circle of Earth takes two of my favorite things (faith and sci-fi) and blends them together seamlessly in one incredible story! It was absolutely entertaining, but way beyond that, it was also encouraging. Needless to say, I love the story and the narrator did an amazing job! More please!!!