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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Arc Manor
ISBN-10
164710050X
ISBN-13
9781647100506
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18050430875
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hot Moon
Number of Pages
476 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction, Alternative History
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Apollo Rising Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Smale (the Clash of Eagles trilogy), a NASA astrophysicist and data archive manager, cleverly uses his insider knowledge of the American space program to craft a nail-biting thriller set in a plausible alternate 1979. The Cold War is heating up in space. The Soviet Union's desire to beat the U.S. has led to a reckless approach to its cosmonaut program, which has cost Russian lives, but also enabled the Soviets to land the first man on the Moon. For NASA astronaut Vivian Carter, however, there's been an upside to the competition; because the third Russian cosmonaut on the Moon was female, NASA responded by bolstering the roles of American women within its own program. Now Carter heads the Apollo 32 mission--but her planned lunar landing is jeopardized when the space station she's docked at comes under attack from a Soviet craft. Carter scrambles to keep herself and her crew safe--but this attack is just the opening salvo to what soon becomes all-out war. Smale makes the most of this conceit, coupling suspenseful plot developments with fully realized characters. Fans of Chris Hadfield's thematically similar The Apollo Murders will be hooked. Agent: Caitlin Blasdell, Liza Dawson Assoc. (July)" Publishers Weekly, "Alan Smale is one of the brightest stars in the hard-SFfirmament, and Hot Moon is his best novel yet. Enjoy!" Robert J. Sawyer, Nebular and HugoAward-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative, "[The author] uses his insider knowledge of the American space program to craft a nail-biting thriller set in a plausible alternate 1979. ... coupling suspenseful plot developments with fully realized characters. Fans of Chris Hadfield's thematically similar The Apollo Murders will be hooked." Publishers Weekly "I loved it. Great 'hard' science fiction with convincing space battles." Hugo and Nebula-wining Grandmaster, Larry Niven (author of Ringworld ) "The pace is headlong... the perfect balance of danger andcourage wrapped around science details that remind us that we're in the handsof a writer who has the facts right. Masterful work." Rick Wilber,award-winning author of Alien Morning and Alien Day "Alan Smale is one of the brightest stars in the hard-SF firmament, and Hot Moon is his best novel yet. Enjoy!" Robert J. Sawyer, Nebular and Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative "As the well depicted and conceived military action unfolds, the conspiracy that pits astronauts and cosmonauts against each other begins to surface. Not all enemies are actually enemies--and some friends and allies are anything but that." Eric Flint, author of 1632, "The pace is headlong... the perfect balance of danger andcourage wrapped around science details that remind us that we're in the handsof a writer who has the facts right. Masterful work." Rick Wilber,award-winning author of Alien Morning and Alien Day., "Set in an alternate timeline where Soviet cosmonauts beat the U.S. to the moon, this novel by Sidewise Award winner Smale (Tales from Alternate Earths Volume III) picks up at the end of the 1970s with Vivian Carter, the commander of Apollo 32, taking fire in what will become the opening shots in a war for the moon. Smale writes about NASA procedures, space history, lunar geology, and orbital mechanics with stunning detail and familiarity, while sending the reader on a fast-paced, well-plotted adventure aboard claustrophobic lunar modules, inside fragile habitats, and across inhospitable landscapes. Commander Carter becomes a tough-as-nails protagonist who's impossible not to root for as she navigates political intrigue, space combat, and the realistic, moment-by-moment requirements of surviving in a vacuum. The storytelling is extremely well done, the ideas are thoroughly researched, and both combine in a satisfying work of fiction.VERDICT For astronaut wonks and fans of realistic science fiction, Smale's latest will delight and enthrall." Library Journal (starred review) "Smale (the Clash of Eagles trilogy), a NASA astrophysicist and data archive manager, cleverly uses his insider knowledge of the American space program to craft a nail-biting thriller set in a plausible alternate 1979. The Cold War is heating up in space. The Soviet Union's desire to beat the U.S. has led to a reckless approach to its cosmonaut program, which has cost Russian lives, but also enabled the Soviets to land the first man on the Moon. For NASA astronaut Vivian Carter, however, there's been an upside to the competition; because the third Russian cosmonaut on the Moon was female, NASA responded by bolstering the roles of American women within its own program. Now Carter heads the Apollo 32 mission--but her planned lunar landing is jeopardized when the space station she's docked at comes under attack from a Soviet craft. Carter scrambles to keep herself and her crew safe--but this attack is just the opening salvo to what soon becomes all-out war. Smale makes the most of this conceit, coupling suspenseful plot developments with fully realized characters. Fans of Chris Hadfield's thematically similar The Apollo Murders will be hooked. Agent: Caitlin Blasdell, Liza Dawson Assoc. (July)" Publishers Weekly "I loved it. Great 'hard' science fiction with convincing space battles." Hugo and Nebula-wining Grandmaster, Larry Niven (author of Ringworld ) "The pace is headlong... the perfect balance of danger andcourage wrapped around science details that remind us that we're in the handsof a writer who has the facts right. Masterful work." Rick Wilber,award-winning author of Alien Morning and Alien Day "Alan Smale is one of the brightest stars in the hard-SF firmament, and Hot Moon is his best novel yet. Enjoy!" Robert J. Sawyer, Nebular and Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative "As the well depicted and conceived military action unfolds, the conspiracy that pits astronauts and cosmonauts against each other begins to surface. Not all enemies are actually enemies--and some friends and allies are anything but that." Eric Flint, author of 1632
Series Volume Number
1
Synopsis
HAVE YOU READ ONE OF THE BEST SF BOOKS OF 2022? "A nail-biting thriller." - Publishers Weekly "I loved it. Great 'hard' science fiction with convincing space battles. " - Larry Niven "Will delight and enthrall." -Library Journal "A provocative science fiction novel." -Foreword Reviews "A superb mind-expanding sci-fi novel!" -Grady Harp (Amazon Hall of Fame Top100 Reviewer) From the two-time Sidewise Award-winning author of the acclaimed Clash of Eagles trilogy comes an alternate 1979 where the US and the Soviets have permanent Moon bases, orbiting space stations, and crewed spy satellites supported by frequent rocket launches. Apollo 32, commanded by career astronaut Vivian Carter, docks at NASA's Columbia space station en route to its main mission: exploring the volcanic Marius Hills region of the Moon. Vivian is caught in the crossfire as four Soviet Soyuz craft appear without warning to assault the orbiting station. In an unplanned and desperate move, Vivian spacewalks through hard vacuum back to her Lunar Module and crew and escapes right before the station falls into Soviet hands. Their original mission scrubbed, Vivian and her crew are redirected to land at Hadley Base, a NASA scientific outpost with a crew of eighteen. But soon Hadley, too, will come under Soviet attack, forcing its unarmed astronauts to daring acts of ingenuity and improvisation. With multiple viewpoints, shifting from American to Soviet perspective, from occupied space station to American Moon base under siege, to a covert and blistering US Air Force military response, Hot Moon tells the gripping story of a war in space that very nearly might have been., One of the most critically acclaimed hard science fiction novels from a two-time Sidewise Award winning author. "A nail-biting thriller." Publishers Weekly "I loved it. Great 'hard' science fiction with convincing space battles. " Larry Niven "Will delight and enthrall." Library Journal "A provocative science fiction novel." Foreword Reviews Hot Moon , the first book in the highly acclaimed Apollo Rising Series, is set in an alternate 1979, where the United States and the Soviet Union have permanent Moon bases, orbiting space stations, and crewed spy satellites--all supported by frequent rocket launches. In this thrilling, hard science fiction novel, the near future of the Cold War extends beyond Earth, creating a tense and action-packed space rivalry. Commanded by career astronaut Vivian Carter, Apollo 32 embarks on a NASA fiction mission to dock at Columbia, a NASA space station, before heading to the volcanic Marius Hills region of the Moon. But when four Soviet Soyuz craft suddenly appear and attack the station, Vivian is caught in the crossfire. In a desperate move, she spacewalks through the hard vacuum back to her Lunar Module just in time to escape, as the station falls into Soviet hands. With their original mission canceled, Vivian and her crew are redirected to Hadley Base, a NASA scientific outpost on the Moon. Soon, this unarmed base, home to eighteen astronauts, also comes under attack, forcing Vivian and her colleagues into a series of daring acts of ingenuity and improvisation as they face the full brunt of the Soviet threat. With multiple viewpoints shifting from American to Soviet perspectives, Hot Moon tells the gripping story of a near-future alternate history filled with high-stakes space rivalry, hard science fiction, and NASA fiction adventures. If you love hard science fiction novels that blend real-world technology with alternate history scenarios, Hot Moon will keep you on the edge of your seat. "Alan Smale is one of the brightest stars in the hard-SF firmament, and Hot Moon is his best novel yet. "-- Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author. "Intriguing, adrenaline-fueled, and engaging, author Alan Smale's Hot Moon is the perfect sci-fi meets political thriller."-- Anthony Avina's Blog. "A frightening glimpse into what the future may hold. This unforgettable journey takes readers to the very edge of reality, and possibly, our future."-- Mostly Mysteries' and Other Books Too . "A superb mind-expanding sci-fi novel!" Grady Harp (Amazon Hall of Fame Top100 Reviewer) . Hot Moon is a stunning alternate history novel where space rivalry takes center stage, ideal for fans of NASA fiction books, near-future adventures, and hard science fiction series With breathtaking accuracy from a retired NASA director and an immersive look at a possible untold stories of space rivalry, Hot Moon brings hard science fiction alive, capturing the imagination and the thrill of space exploration.
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