The Last Voyage

By: Brian D. Mclaren

Narrated by: Davis Brooks

It's 2056 and international oligarchs have pushed the world to the precipice of ecological, economic, and nuclear catastrophe. But two philanthropists have teamed up to establish a long-term colony on Mars. Could this daring outpost be the next chapter in the story of the human race?

Assembling a crack team of experts including scientists, engineers and ecologists, the colony begins to establish a viable outpost on our nearest planet. But the team quickly runs into problems as they bear the responsibility of creating a new humanity. Can they work out what has gone wrong before it's too late? And will the passengers of the last voyage from earth bring what's needed for this fledging community to flourish?

This first volume in a thrilling new trilogy from Brian McLaren, explores what it means to be human and what would we choose to bring with us or leave behind, if we were to start all over again.©2025 Brian D. McLaren

Critic reviews

This book felt like the soundtrack of my life, surreal in its depiction of things that are unfolding all around us. It is very well-written, and I cared deeply about the book's vivid, three-dimensional characters.

In The Last Voyage, Brian McLaren's prophetic voice exposes our current political, religious, and ecological trajectories, imagining a near future where escape from Earth is the only way forward. This first book in his trilogy brings to the journey fascinating characters, an urgent story line, and a compelling mystery. I can't wait for the next installment!

The Last Voyage is a breathtaking gift to humanity at this evolutionary moment. In a time when old systems are collapsing and new possibilities are struggling to be born, Brian McLaren dares to imagine a future grounded in courage, compassion, and imagination. This brilliant novel blends profound storytelling with urgent social insight, inviting readers to confront our collective crossroads with hope and fierce love. McLaren has given us not just a story, but a map for our survival-and our transformation.

Engaging story

I enjoyed this book. I laughed. I cried. I had several “aha!” moments. When is the next book?

Excellent!

Brian McLaren portrays a near future world that is unfortunately easy to imagine. The last voyage on an ark to Mars is a fight to save some of humanity. It is well written and very compelling. I’m looking forward to the next book in the trilogy. Davis Brooks narrates beautifully.