The Shackleton Signal: Hard SF Thriller
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In the eternal darkness of the moon, something is calling.
When NASA’s Sentinel I satellite detects an impossible reflection and a mysterious signal from Shackleton Crater, the world is thrown into chaos. The discovery points to one chilling truth: an alien artifact lies hidden beneath the lunar surface—and it wants to be found. As China scrambles to exploit the revelation, a new moon race ignites, pushing humanity to the brink.
Thrust into the center of the storm, NASA astronaut Charlie Reid must navigate a volatile mission where science, survival, and military might collide. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, the question remains: what will they find—and will we survive it?
The race for the future has begun. And the prize may cost us everything.
ASIN : B0DQJBR4DM
Publication date : December 28, 2024
Language : English
File size : 1.6 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 415 pages
kimoneil –
It would make a very good movie!A believable mixture of Sci-fi, Spies and Skullduggery!Might even make it in real life!
[...]KHB –
Great story and likable characters.Hard to put down. Near future, hard science.I really liked this one.
[...]R D T –
It was a pleasure to read up to date references to Spacex woven into this very near future story . This is a must read for all Hard SciFi fans. Deserves a 6 star rating.
[...]john cairns –
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, great characters and believable storyline. Stand alone novel, no part 10 or more.Keeps you turning the pages.
[...]Alf –
Awesome story writer with the fantastic ability to weave scientific fact between science fiction. This book was a great read along the lines of the ” Martian ” and some very interesting twists throughout. Would love to read another story with Charlie down the road. Cheers.
[...]Bill Hodges customer –
A MOST EXCELLENT WORK!!!!!
[...]The one item that struck me about this book was the incredible attention to detail combined with the machinations of the characters. In this age of zap bang pow of Galactic conflicts and star wandering, the fact that we re still fairly earthbound and haven’t even been back to the moon yet. To some who say we have issues and challenges here on Earth and we should address them. My response would be to say the same to any child who makes a mess: ” YOU messed it up—–Go Un- mess it!!!!! In truth I haven’t encountered a book as well written as this since NO MAN’S WORLD, or THE CAPE by Martin Caidin. Very well done Sir.Bill Hodges
camillacreek –
A great story with well presented science
[...]A good read with convincing characters and riveting storyline and an intriguing sub plot about corruption and deception in high places. There was enough well presented science to persuade me that the author knew what he was talking about and I learned a bit about the practical aspects and risks involved in sending manned missions to the moon. The ending was not what I was expecting and I felt was a little flat hence deducted one star.
Pacific Northwest Chick –
Well Done, Sir!!
[...]Started out a little confusing hard to keep track of some of the characters but they were developed very well and I really glad I stuck with it!There’s so much I want to say about the book but it would have spoilers in it so I’m just going to say there was some great suspense action hard science fiction and emotional times…Thanks Joshua for another Good Read
D. B. –
Great start, but…
[...]His writing style is very good. I love his pacing of the story and his character development.But this story really suffers from some huge plot holes and fairly large technical blunders. Like assuming a rifle can’t shoot through the hull of a spacecraft because its steel constructing is strong enough…??? Just one of many.And I also have to admit I was disappointed by the ending. I would have loved the story to go the other way and deal with proof of alien life in the galaxy.
Mary Ann –
great story, characters and writing
[...]I hope as an author you can continue to find the humanity you so brilliantly showed in this novel. It was a joy to read and I’m recommending it to everyone
Amazon Customer –
Wonderful tale!
[...]Great plot, great character development, lots of fun twists and turns, great science, great read! And extremely uplifting from a “humanity” standpoint.
Amazon Customer –
enjoyed it
[...]very good writing, great character development, good science, and a great ending. looking forward to more books from this author
Dudley –
Gripping, engaging – one of his best!
[...]Characters are well developed – tangibly real, not just cardboard cutouts. Great testament to what the dream of a unified planet, pushing into space together, could be, and the risks to humanity inherent in placing unfettered power in the hands of a power-drunk few, devoid of morality…