The Apollo Murders
The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield, published by Little Brown on August 2, 2022, is a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of the Cold War and the space race. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in 1973 as NASA prepares for the Apollo 18 mission, which is shrouded in secrecy. Flight controller Kazimieras “Kaz” Zemeckis uncovers a hidden agenda involving a Soviet space station, making the mission a critical point of contention between the United States and Russia.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and suspense as Kaz navigates the complexities of space exploration while racing against time to protect the astronauts. The narrative incorporates elements of espionage and mystery, showcasing the high-stakes environment of space travel. With technical details that resonate with fans of science fiction and historical thrillers, The Apollo Murders offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by astronauts, all while maintaining a gripping storyline filled with unexpected twists.
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From New York Times bestselling author and astronaut Chris Hadfield comes this exceptional thriller and “exciting journey” into the dark heart of the Cold War and the space race (Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary)—soon to be a major TV series from Altitude and Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions.
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.
“Packed with cosmic action… Featuring undercover spies, scheming Russians and psychopathic murderers, sometimes all at once, it teems with authoritative details.” —The New York Times
“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
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