Luna: Moon Rising

Luna: Moon Rising by Ian McDonald, published by Tor Publishing Group on August 11, 2020, is a science fiction novel that continues the saga of the Five Dragons. Set a hundred years in the future, the story unfolds amidst a fierce war between five families that dominate the Moon’s industrial landscape. The narrative explores themes of corporate rivalry, political intrigue, and personal ambition as Lucas Cortas rises to power, facing off against his sister Ariel, a skilled lunar lawyer determined to thwart his plans.

In this concluding volume of the Luna trilogy, readers will find a fast-paced and intricately plotted space opera that combines elements of hard science fiction with the complexities of family dynamics and corporate machinations. The book delves into the lengths to which the clans will go to secure their dominance, including marriages of convenience and acts of espionage. With 448 pages of engaging storytelling, this edition invites readers to witness the final battle for sovereignty among the Dragons, culminating in a dramatic resolution to their ongoing conflict.