Rogue Moon

Name: Rogue Moon
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SKU: 9780575108004
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By Algis Budrys

Series: S.F. Masterworks

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Rogue Moon by Algis Budrys is a tense and philosophical exploration of human psyche and mortality, set within a gripping science fiction framework. The story follows a scientist and a daredevil as they tackle a deadly, alien-built test structure on the Moon that holds the key to revolutionary knowledge. Through a series of dangerous and mind-bending trials, the book explores themes of identity, the nature of fear, and the boundaries of human understanding.
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You might like this gripping science fiction tale if you enjoy stories that explore the psychological challenges of space exploration and human resilience. It's a compelling mix of mystery and existential reflection, set against the backdrop of a dangerous lunar mission. Perfect for readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives and deep character studies within a speculative setting.

Rogue Moon

Described by Robert Silverberg as containing 'The most terrifying pages in any SF novel I have ever read', ROGUE MOON is the disquieting story of what happens when monstrous scientific ambition is matched by human obsession.

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Shortlisted for the 1961 Hugo Award, Rogue Moon is the disquieting story of what happens when monstrous scientific ambition is matched by human obsession.

The moon has finally been reached and on it has been found the most terrifying structure, which kills men over and over again, in torturous, unfathomable ways. Clearly, only a madman or a suicidal maniac could explore its horrible secrets.

All his life, Al Barker has toyed with death. So, when the US lunar programme needs a volunteer to penetrate a murderous labyrinth, alien to all human comprehension, Barker's the man to do it. But what is required of Barker is that he withstand the trauma of dying, not just once, but time and time and time again.

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Rogue Moon by Algis Budrys is widely praised for its gripping and intense storytelling. Renowned authors like Robert Silverberg and James Blish describe it as both terrifying and a masterpiece, highlighting its remarkable artistic qualities and emotional depth. Brian Aldiss simply commends it as a fine novel, reflecting its standing in the sci-fi literary canon.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575108004

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 192

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Algis Budrys Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

Algis Budrys (1931-2008) was a Lithuanian-American SF author, editor and critic. He was born in Konigsberg in East Prussia and died in Illinois in 2008.