Murray Leinster

City on the Moon (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Welcome to the CITY ON THE MOON where survival is a daily grind and one wrong move can spell disaster!"

For Joe Kenmore, life on the Moon was already a high-wire act. The inhospitable lunar landscape, the constant reliance on technology, the isolation it was a tough gig, but one he'd embraced for the thrill of pioneering humanity's next frontier. But "tough" is about to get a cosmic-sized upgrade.

On the very day the Earth shuttle is screaming towards its lunar rendezvous, disaster strikes. The mountain vital for the shuttle's landing guidance systems doesn't just tremble it explodes and crumbles into a catastrophic avalanche. Chaos erupts. The meticulously planned landing sequence is in tatters, and with it, potentially, the lives of everyone aboard the incoming vessel.

Among those passengers is Arlene Gray, the woman Joe Kenmore has been counting the seconds to reunite with. Suddenly, this isn't just a professional crisis; it's intensely personal. While his heart hammers for Arlene, Kenmore and his sharp colleague Moreau quickly realize the avalanche was no freak accident. Their investigation points to a chilling conclusion: deliberate sabotage.

Now, the clock isn't just ticking; it's a time bomb. They're in a desperate, white-knuckle race to repair the critical landing beam before the shuttle passes its point of no return, condemning it to a fiery doom on the lunar surface. Arlene's fate, the lives of the crew and passengers, and the integrity of the entire Moon City operation hang precariously in the balance.

But the stakes are astronomically higher than even a shuttle crash. The City on the Moon isn't just a collection of domes and tunnels; it's a critical outpost, a dedicated research facility pushing the boundaries of atomic science experiments far too perilous to conduct on Earth. Its sole purpose? To supply a strategically vital space station orbiting between Earth and Moon, a station where humanity's future is being forged. This station is on the verge of an announcement that will determine whether humankind boldly strides towards the stars or retreats, allowing civilization to stagnate and decline. A "wrong" signal, or worse, the station's destruction, could seal that grim fate.

And as if a sabotaged landing system and an impending galactic decision point weren't enough, Kenmore uncovers a more sinister conspiracy. Shadowy, powerful forces are actively working against human progress. These unseen enemies don't want humanity reaching for the stars; they prefer a species confined and controlled. Their methods are brutal and direct: sabotage, destruction, and sowing chaos to ensure the City on the Moon, and Earth's ambitions with it, fail spectacularly.

Can Joe Kenmore, fueled by love and a profound sense of destiny, outwit the saboteurs, restore the landing systems in time to save Arlene and the shuttle, and protect the City from becoming a desolate tomb? The future of humanity, from the dusty plains of the Moon to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, depends on it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SMW Publishing, Inc.
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798231687923
• Artikelnr.: 74303908

Autorenporträt

MURRAY LEINSTER (Will F. Jenkins, 1896-1975), the undisputed "Dean of Science Fiction" and a true pioneer of the genre!

With a career spanning decades and a staggering output of imaginative tales, Leinster captivated generations with his ingenious plots, classic problem-solving heroes, and groundbreaking concepts. He was a master storyteller whose work laid the foundation for much of the science fiction we love today.

Leinster's genius shone in countless stories, from the Hugo Award-winning "First Contact," which brilliantly explored the complexities of alien encounters, to the prescient "A Logic Named Joe," which envisioned a world connected by personal computers.

Among his standout adventures is, CITY ON THE MOON, a gripping tale of survival, sabotage, and high-stakes heroism set against the stark backdrop of a lunar colony. When disaster strikes just as a crucial shuttle approaches, engineer Joe Kenmore races against time to uncover a conspiracy and save not only lives but potentially the future of humanity's expansion into space. It's classic Leinster: smart, fast-paced, and packed with suspense.

Discover the enduring power of a foundational voice in science fiction. Murray Leinster's stories continue to inspire and entertain, offering thrilling adventures and a glimpse into a future imagined by a true visionary.