Venus Prime

Venus Prime is a series of science-fiction novels written by Paul Preuss and based upon stories written by Sir Arthur C. Clarke. They tell the story of Sparta, a young woman with superhuman abilities, her search for the truth about her origins, and her battle against the cult known as the Free Spirit.

Synopsis
The series consists of six novels, each one based on a different short story written by Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

Volume 1 (based on "Breaking Strain")
After escaping from a mental hospital, the amnesiac Sparta seeks out answers about who erased her memories.

Volume 2 (based on "Maelstrom")
After aiding in the discovery of evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, Sparta travels to the moon to investigate the apparent sabotage of a magnetic slingshot.