Moonfall

Name: Moonfall
Author: Mcdevitt, Jack

by Mcdevitt, Jack

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About this book

One of the things we see time and again on this list is that the Moon is very often presented as a threat, whether it's the threat of invasion in Burroughs or the threat of destruction in Baxter. But this could be the ultimate threat. A comet is going to hit the Moon; and when it does the fallout is going to have a devastating effect right across the Earth. What will happen to the newly-established Moonbase? And what can the President of the USA do to prevent panic and ensure the survival of his people? Why it's on the list: McDevitt has always been an accomplished writer of stories about people facing massive and complex decisions, and as the focus of this novel shifts between the Earth and the Moon the decisions don't come much more massive, or more complex.

About the author

Mcdevitt, Jack

Jack McDevitt is an American science fiction author born in 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for his works in the space opera subgenre, and his focus on realistic and plausible scientific concepts.McDevitt's most notable works include the "Alex Benedict" series, which follows the adventures of an antiquities dealer in the distant future, and the "Priscilla Hutchins" series, which follows the exploits of a starship pilot.McDevitt's writing is known for its strong character development, scientific accuracy, and emphasis on exploring the unknown. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Nebula Award for "Seeker" in 2006, and the Robert A. Heinlein Award in 2015 for his outstanding body of work in science fiction.In addition to his writing, McDevitt has also worked as a naval officer and a teacher. He continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and his works are enjoyed by fans of science fiction around the world.

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