The Apollo Murders
1973: a final, top-secret mission to the Moon. Three astronauts in a tiny spaceship, a quarter million miles from home. A quarter million miles from help.
NASA is about to launch Apollo 18. While the mission has been billed as a scientific one, flight controller Kazimieras "Kaz" Zemeckis knows there is a darker objective. Intelligence has discovered a secret Soviet space station spying on America, and Apollo 18 may be the only chance to stop it.
But even as Kaz races to keep the NASA crew one step ahead of their Russian rivals, a deadly accident reveals that not everyone involved is quite who they were thought to be. With political stakes stretched to the breaking point, the White House and the Kremlin can only watch as their astronauts collide on the lunar surface, far beyond the reach of law or rescue.
Full of the fascinating technical detail that fans of The Martian loved, and reminiscent of the thrilling claustrophobia, twists, and tension of The Hunt for Red October, The Apollo Murders is a high-stakes thriller unlike any other. Chris Hadfield captures the fierce G-forces of launch, the frozen loneliness of space, and the fear of holding on to the outside of a spacecraft orbiting the Earth at 17,000 miles per hour as only someone who has experienced all of these things in real life can.
Strap in and count down for the ride of a lifetime.
“Nail-biting . . . I couldn’t put it down.” —James Cameron, writer and director of Avatar and Titanic
“Not to be missed.” —Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal
“An explosive thriller by a writer who has actually been to space . . . Strap in for the ride!” —Gregg Hurwitz, author of Orphan X
In Chris Hadfield's gripping near-future thriller "The Apollo Murders", a gripping and thought-provoking novel, Hadfield spins a thrilling tale that delves into the darker side of space travel and the dangers that could arise when ambition and deceit collide amidst the vast expanse of the cosmos.
Set in an alternate 1973, the world watches with bated breath as the United States and the Soviet Union engage in a fierce space race to claim the moon's surface. However, as astronaut Kaz Zemeckis and his crew prepare for their historic lunar mission, they are unaware of a sinister plot that threatens to sabotage their journey.
As tensions escalate between the superpowers and a rogue group of conspirators emerge from the shadows, Kaz and his fellow astronauts find themselves caught in a web of danger and intrigue. With their lives on the line, they must unravel a deadly conspiracy while navigating the treacherous terrain of the moon and the challenges of space travel.
"The Apollo Murders" offers a unique blend of historical accuracy and thrilling fiction. Hadfield's knowledge of space exploration and his attention to detail bring authenticity to the narrative, immersing readers in the world of space travel and the challenges faced by astronauts in the early days of space exploration.
With its intricate plot, complex characters, and captivating exploration of the intersection of technology, ambition, and morality, "The Apollo Murders" is a must-read for fans of science fiction, historical thrillers, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries and wonders of space.
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