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Red Moon

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In Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson, the story unfolds in a future where China and the United States compete for dominance on the lunar surface. A political intrigue ensues as Fred Fredericks, an American businessman, and a Chinese woman find themselves embroiled in a complex web of power and rebellion on the moon. The novel blends science fiction with social and political themes, examining the implications of human colonisation of the moon.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that blends political intrigue with a visionary and detailed depiction of lunar colonisation. Kim Stanley Robinson creates a tense and imaginative narrative that explores human ambition, cultural clashes, and the complexities of technology, making it a compelling read for fans of speculative tales about humanity's future beyond Earth.

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Kim Stanley Robinson's highly acclaimed new novel, set thirty years from now, tells the story of the first colony on the moon

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'A masterpiece' Times

'Any new novel by the great Kim Stanley Robinson is always an event and Red Moon doesn't disappoint' Independent

'Sci-fi fans will love the detail and the optimism about humanity's future in space' Wall Street Journal

It is thirty years from now, and we have colonised the Moon.

American Fred Fredericks is making his first trip, his purpose to install a communications system for China's Lunar Science Foundation. But hours after his arrival he witnesses a murder and is forced into hiding.

It is also the first visit for celebrity travel reporter Ta Shu. He has contacts and influence, but he too will find that the moon can be a perilous place for any traveller.

Finally, there is Chan Qi. She is the daughter of the Minister of Finance and without doubt a person of interest to those in power. She is on the moon for reasons of her own, but when she attempts to return to China in secret, the events that unfold will change everything - on the moon, and on Earth.

Red Moon is a magnificent novel of space exploration and political revolution from New York Times bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson.

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iRed Moon/i by Kim Stanley Robinson is praised for its beautifully described lunar landscapes and a deeply realised world that resembles a plausible glimpse into the future. Sci-fi enthusiasts appreciate the intricate detail and optimistic view of humanity's potential in space exploration, considering it a masterpiece.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508825

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 323g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Kim Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. He is the author of more than twenty books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy, 2312, Aurora and New York 2140. In 2008 he was named a 'Hero of the Environment' by Time magazine, and he works with the Sierra Nevada research institute. He lives in Davis, California.

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