Andy Weir is a programmer and science-fiction author best known for his novel The Martian.
The Egg, a short story published in 2009, is the first of Andy Weir's better known works. The story follows the death of a man, revealing the connection of all humans into one soul. The soul known as the universe lives out every life to gain knowledge over everything.
Originally self-published in 2011, the Martian is the most well known book written by Andy Weir and is the book that solidified Weir's career in writing. The book is centered on the rescue of Mark Watney, a human trapped on Mars due to the failure of a Mars research mission. In order to survive, he has to grow potatoes and extend his supplies long enough to be saved by another Mars mission.
Consulting Criminal, released June 16, 2017, consists of three short stories that follow the deeds of James Moriarty. The stories delve into the details of how Moriarty helps other criminals to commit crimes.
Published in 2017, Artemis takes place on the moon in the 2080's. The main character Jasmine Bashara (Jazz) is hired to sabotage an important part of the system that gives the moon its oxygen in exchange for a large sum of money. Later, the small heist grows into a large conspiracy concerning the control of the city Artemis itself.
Cheshire Crossing, published July 9, 2019, is a graphic novel written by Andy Weir and illustrated by Sarah Anderson. After the events of The Wizard of OZ, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, the characters Dorothy, Alice, and Wendy, respectively, meet at Cheshire Crossing, a school dedicated to helping them deal with their abilities to cross worlds. During their learning, they cross over to other worlds, and accidentally unite villains in the process.
Published May 4, 2021, Project Hail Mary is a book about Ryland Grace who wakes up in a spaceship with amnesia. He has to reclaim his lost memories and save humanity from a microbe, which feeds on the energy of stars.