{"product_id":"radiant-sky-apollo-rising-book-two-paperback","title":"Radiant Sky: Apollo Rising Book Two - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Smale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eHot Moon\u003c\/i\u003e (\"\u003cb\u003eA nail-biting thriller\"-\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e) by two-time Sidewise Award-winning author Alan Smale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVivan Carter, the electrifying hero from \u003ci\u003eHot Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, returns to lead a lunar geological survey team comprised of both Americans and Soviets. \u003cbr\u003eTheir journey takes them across the harsh and barren lunar surface as they chart the moon and collect samples for this grueling mission. It is dangerous enough, but the stakes become much higher when an ambush threatens the entire mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crew must navigate a treacherous path where survival requires ingenuity, courage, and an uneasy alliance with their Soviet counterparts. As the stakes grow higher, the mission becomes a test of skill, endurance, and trust in an era defined by suspicion and rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDive into an electrifying alternate history where space rivalry takes center stage. \u003ci\u003eRadiant Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling continuation of the highly acclaimed hard science fiction novel that will captivate fans of NASA fiction books, near-future adventures, and hard science fiction series. Set in a meticulously crafted world where the Cold War extends far beyond Earth's atmosphere, humanity's reach into space creates a new frontier of tension and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith breathtaking accuracy from a retired NASA director and an immersive look at the untold stories of space rivalry, \u003ci\u003eRadiant Sky\u003c\/i\u003e brings hard science fiction alive, capturing the imagination and the thrill of space exploration. Prepare for a pulse-pounding experience that redefines what it means to venture into the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCLAIM FOR THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Smale's latest will delight and enthrall.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e *starred review*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A nail-biting thriller set in a plausible alternate 1979.\"--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hot Moon is a provocative science fiction novel set in an alternative but plausible reality. It follows a war in space with original, imaginative flourishes.\"--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I loved it. Great 'hard' science fiction with convincing space battles.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLarry Niven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Alan Smale is one of the brightest stars in the hard-SF firmament, and Hot Moon is his best novel yet. \"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eRobert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intriguing, adrenaline-fueled, and engaging, author Alan Smale's Hot Moon is the perfect sci-fi meets political thriller.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eAnthony Avina's Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A frightening glimpse into what the future may hold. This unforgettable journey takes readers to the very edge of reality, and possibly, our future.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eMostly Mysteries' and Other Books Too\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Smale\u003c\/b\u003e writes alternate history and 'hard' science fiction and is a two-time winner of the \u003cb\u003eSidewise Award for alternate history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is also a 'rocket scientist' (working for NASA) who seamlessly blends his extensive scientific knowledge with his uncanny ability to present complex ideas in very understandable terms \u003cbr\u003eto create riveting stories that invariably garner outstanding reviews from readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis works include over forty short stories published in some of the most iconic science fiction magazines and anthologies currently\u003cbr\u003epublished, and his original \u003ci\u003eClash of Eagles\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy won widespread acclaim from both critics and fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Alan grew up in Yorkshire England, attended Oxford University, and currently resides in the Washington, \u003cbr\u003eDC metropolitan area, working for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (with over 100 published academic papers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381275345074,"sku":"9781647101152","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/93fc6704c31696e38f75ba4035a5eaa6_1a067680-fb86-48a9-a896-b966af29c028.webp?v=1777806623","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/radiant-sky-apollo-rising-book-two-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}