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Internationally bestselling astronaut Chris Hadfield is back with an exceptional Cold War thriller from the dark heart of the Space Race. 1973: a final, top-secret mission to the Moon. Three astronauts in a tiny module, a quarter of a million miles from home. A quarter of a million miles from help. As Russian and American crews sprint for a secret bounty hidden away on the lunar surface, old rivalries blossom and the political stakes are stretched to breaking point back on Earth. Houston flight controller Kazimieras 'Kaz' Zemeckis must do all he can to keep the NASA crew together, while staying one step ahead of his Soviet rivals. But not everyone on board Apollo 18 is quite who they appear to be. 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 puts you right there in the moment, a quarter of a million miles from home - a quarter of a million miles from help. Experience 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 told by a former Commander of the International Space Station who has done all of those things in real life. Strap in and count down for the ride of a lifetime.

About the Author :
CHRIS HADFIELD is one of the most seasoned and accomplished astronauts in the world. The top graduate of the U.S. Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S. Navy test pilot of the year in 1991, Colonel Hadfield was CAPCOM for 25 shuttle missions and NASA's Director of Operations in Russia. Hadfield served as Commander of the International Space Station where, while conducting a record-setting number of scientific experiments and overseeing an emergency spacewalk, he gained worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking photographs and educational videos about life in space. His music video, a zero-gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity', has nearly 50 million views, and his TED talk on fear has been viewed over 10 million times. He helped create and judge the BBC TV series Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?, and has a MasterClass on exploration. Chris Hadfield's books An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, You Are Here and The Darkest Dark have been bestsellers all around the world.

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This is such a terrifically confident, well-written thriller that to find it is the author's debut is unexpected A terrific counterfactual thriller . . . an adroitly handled blend of twists and Cold War politics Commander Hadfield takes us on an exciting journey into an alternate past. And who better to write about astronauts than an astronaut himself! An explosive thriller from a writer who has actually been to Space and back. Strap in for the ride! A nail-biting cold war thriller . . . It's a very rare book that combines so many things I love, from taut suspense and highly realistic action, to the golden age of space exploration. I couldn't put it down There's maybe one person on Earth with the writing chops and the expertise to write a to-the-Moon thriller this exciting, this authentic. Chris Hadfield is that guy Not to be missed. Even in fiction there is authenticity. It is either there... or it is not. With Chris Hadfield it is, because everything he describes he has really seen A relentlessly exciting, deeply intriguing insider's look at the prime years of the Apollo space program, ingeniously weaving together three of the coldest, darkest things in existence - Cold War politics, space, and murder Hadfield's bona fides are unimpeachable - but it's his inventive action sequences and keen eye for illuminating details that propel THE APOLLO MURDERS ever skyward in this stellar thrill ride Chris Hadfield has deftly combined fact and fiction in a gripping tale of high-stakes treachery [that] builds to an explosive and satisfying finale. Hadfield uses historical and technical detail to drive a gripping mix of twists and Cold War politics His vast experience adds layers of fascinating detail about space travel without slowing the gripping action This is a gripping and convincing thriller, as a spaceship makes a wonderfully claustrophobic crime scene Hadfield's descriptions of space-shots and lunar modules are vivid and engaging A spry action-adventure romp, crammed with technical detail, that sprinkles real-life figures amid the fictional characters. Since Hadfield has himself flown in a space shuttle and served aboard the International Space Station, he writes with authority but also with a surprisingly astute grasp of what makes a thriller work The real and genuine joy of The Apollo Murders is the insight Hadfield gives into life as an astronaut With a spectacular alternate history thriller . . . an intelligent and surprising nail-biter that Tom Clancy fans will relish As someone who has actually been to space, Hadfield makes his techno-thiller jargon read true . . . an accomplished story from a first-time novelist Totally gripping from first page to last Clever . . . gutsy . . . the book also features very well drawn characters, natural-sounding dialogue, and a story that leads the reader to expect a spectacular conclusion (and delivers it) An exceptional Cold War thriller One of the most accomplished astronauts in the world, Chris Hadfield has drawn on his wealth of experience to produce a cold-war thriller riven with detail and authenticity [A] sharp and tense read and a fresh take on the Cold War space race A gripping novel The Apollo Murders is a superior space thriller that has so much tension and suspense you'll need to take a big, shaky breath when you reach the end He keeps the tension high and the characters vivid A treat of a thriller . . . a perfect combination of mystery and science fiction that will please aficionados of both genres Hadfield's first-hand understanding of space travel and cutting-edge flying machinery is pretty much unrivalled. As a result, you end up learning as you read ... a genuinely exciting trip An original and insightful Cold War thriller that is entrancing from the first page This is a tale that will appeal to lovers of science fiction, science fact, murder, espionage, and thrillers. Highly recommended


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781529406818
  • Publisher: Quercus Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Quercus Publishing
  • Edition: Digital original
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: The Apollo Murders Series
  • ISBN-10: 1529406811
  • Publisher Date: 12 Oct 2021
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The gripping Cold War thriller from the bestselling author and astronaut


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