What Readers are saying
I just read a really fantastic Christian fiction book… especially if you like space adventures. It’s called “Missionary to Mars” by Lucas Kitchen, and it’s full of the things of Jesus, evangelism, sharing Bible truths, salvation, and the persecution of believers.. His hero, Eustis Grimes (the name is significant later), is the last Christian believer in the entire solar system. And he possesses the very last copy of the Holy Bible. His mission is to get to Mars and share the Gospel with the people there. Meanwhile, an arch villain is hunting him, determined to brutally destroy the last Christian witness…ever. (You can guess who he represents.) I loved Eustis’s story, courage, and determination to share Jesus with the people of Mars. He was unstoppable, courageous, and yet humble, joyful, and always giving the glory and thanks to God. I cried and praised God for joy throughout the book. My heart swelled with thanksgiving when the first person believed. WOW! Eustis’s faithfulness in persecution was amazing and strengthened me. I want to be such a witness for my Savior! The space and sci-fi aspects of the book were perfectly written and believable, but they did not overpower the story. It was fun, exciting, suspenseful … and glorious to read! There was even a sweet, small love story. I have already bought a copy for someone in my family who wants “to go to Mars! -Amazon Reviewer
The Scuttle
Lucas Kitchen has created a compelling story with rich characters and deep character development. It is a Christian sci fi book and the story is a skilled blending of both. The story is not predictable and doesn’t shy away from violence as it depicts a world initially without the gospel or any value of the preciousness of the individual Life. The book also is full of quick wit and humor among the dialogue. A great read and has me longing for a sequel and also longing for such a life of significance. -Amazon Reviewer
Research Commune
I laughed. I cried. I think I mostly laughed. It was just so delightful, unexpectedly so. I loved this book from the first page. How is this the first Lucas Kitchen book I’ve read?! It offers the best ensemble of characters I’ve met in a long time, maybe ever. And they were so quickly and perfectly developed. I love them! They could have taken me just about anywhere. Great book! Really great book! -Amazon Reviewer
Bezos City
Missionary to Mars really works. I was skeptical but the story was believable and such a fresh take on the potential of the Gospel. The depiction of courageous believers was very refreshing! Highly recommend. -Amazon Reviewer
The Attack
At 68, I see I’m not really the target market for this book, but I enjoyed it very much as a Christian, and as a science fiction fan. There’s plenty of drama, action, comedy, and even some romance that should be enjoyable for any age group. I very much appreciate the Gospel message that is the central theme of this book, that Jesus came to Earth to take the sins of the whole world upon Himself, and paid for those sins by His death, burial, and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Please check out Missionary to Mars! -Amazon Reviewer
Christian Science Fiction is a rare thing, but the author makes it work here. This book is a blend of action, suspense, comedy, heartwarming, and the gospel. Interesting characters (with a truly evil villain), including a hero who is somewhat naive as he is thrown in with a pirate-like group of scoundrels but determined to get himself to Mars to preach the gospel. Of course, things don’t go as he wanted, but it all works out in the end. I really liked this book, and I would have given it five stars, but for a large number of typos and some clunky dialogue. An editor would have helped improve this book.-Amazon Reviewer
“This book could actually be a great long-form gospel tract to an unbeliever who loves science fiction books but would never read a three-page tract or have a three-page conversation on the gospel.” -Amazon Reviewer
“Missionary to Mars helped remind me that the gospel is important enough to risk your life for. As this captivating sci-fi story shows, the gospel can change a life and a whole city.” -Amazon Reviewer
“The gospel can change a life and a whole city. That's also what makes it so threatening to hostile powers. Lucas Kitchen brings that spiritual warfare to life and sets it among the stars. I look forward to the next books in the series.” -Amazon Reviewer
This renewed my faith. I expected a bit of a cheesy story but was absolutely intrigued with the depth of the characters, the world building and the idea of low atmospheric pressure in a prison system as a punishment. That seemed diabolical and absolutely likely given scarce resources that would be likely in space colonization. Apart from that it was a fun story and enjoyable that the main character wins over each of his people ever so slowly. -Amazon Reviewer
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