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Orbitalis Press
by Tony Carrucan
When Venus breaks free from its ancient orbit, Earth’s fate hangs by a thread—until one unthinkable moment rewrites everything we thought we knew about survival.
Venus, brilliant, beautiful, and long misunderstood. Once thought to be Earth's twin, it is now known as a hellish world of superheated skies and crushing pressure. But what if that hell were no longer confined to its orbit?
When astronomers detect a subtle yet alarming shift in Venus’s trajectory, the world takes notice. At first, it's only amateur stargazers who raise the alarm. But soon, professional observatories confirm the impossible: Venus is accelerating—toward Earth.
As panic spreads across the globe, scientists scramble to unravel the mystery. What could cause a planet to defy billions of years of orbital stability? Can anything be done to stop it? Or is humanity witnessing its final days beneath a sky that no longer plays by the rules?
Blending hard science with speculative drama, A Fatal Attraction takes readers on a gripping journey through cosmic disruption, global crisis, and the raw edge of human resilience. From backyard telescopes to world summits, this is a story of fear, wonder, and the fight to survive a threat we never saw coming.
Perfect for fans of Andy Weir, Neal Stephenson, and Michael Crichton, this science-driven thriller will leave you gazing at the night sky with new eyes.
When Venus breaks from its ancient orbit, Earth’s fate hangs by a thread—until one unthinkable moment rewrites everything we thought we knew about survival.
Venus: brilliant, beautiful, and long misunderstood. Once thought to be Earth's twin, it is now known as a hellish world of superheated skies and crushing pressure. But what if that hell were no longer confined to its orbit?
When astronomers detect a subtle yet alarming shift in Venus’s trajectory, the world takes notice. At first, it's only amateur stargazers who raise the alarm. But soon, professional observatories confirm the impossible: Venus is accelerating—toward Earth.
As panic spreads across the globe, scientists scramble to unravel the mystery. What could cause a planet to defy billions of years of orbital stability? Can anything be done to stop it? Or is humanity witnessing its final days beneath a sky that no longer plays by the rules?
Blending hard science with speculative drama, A Fatal Attraction takes readers on a gripping journey through cosmic disruption, global crisis, and the raw edge of human resilience. From backyard telescopes to world summits, this is a story of fear, wonder, and the fight to survive a threat we never saw coming.
Perfect for fans of Andy Weir, Neal Stephenson, and Michael Crichton, this science-driven thriller will leave you gazing at the night sky with new eyes.
“5.0 out of 5 stars A Scary Read That We All Need Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2025 Format: KindleVerified Purchase What a gem of a book! Incredibly readable and such a credible story of lessons to be learnt through our relationship with our planetary twin. Full of well-researched evidence, this book is a compelling thesis of what might just be possible, if not likely. I gaze at the night sky differently now.”
Malcolm
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Tony Carrucan, founder of the Orbitalis Press, is an Australian author who blends cutting-edge science with compelling fiction. With a keen eye for detail and a deep respect for scientific accuracy, he crafts stories that explore how astronomical forces—and human decisions—collide. A member of The Planetary Society, Tony’s background in planetary science and storytelling converges in his debut novel, A Fatal Attraction: Venus Charts a Path to Impact Earth, which imagines a scenario where Venus alters its orbit and threatens Earth. He lives in Melbourne, where he continues to research and write his next space-driven thriller.