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The Relentless Moon

Mary Robinette Kowal

Published 2020 by Tor Books · 544 pages

Hugo · 2021

Finalist
Science Fiction

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6 award entries · 5 books · 2 wins · 2011–2023

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Synopsis

Astronaut and politician's wife Nicole Wargin is on the Moon when a series of sabotage attempts threatens the space program — and when a deadly virus sweeps Earth, the lunar colony becomes humanity's most critical lifeline. Nicole must root out a saboteur while keeping the colony running in this alternate-history thriller.

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Social SF
Space ExplorationPolitics & Revolution

Details

Series
Lady Astronaut · Book 3
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9781250236968