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Synopsis
The Endeavour has made rocket ship history. With its automatic pilot and artificial gravity, anyone is qualified to fly to the moon. But the scientists who designed it did not envision the hidden dangers of lunar exploration. Nor did they foresee the kind of violence that could erupt among the five mismatched crew members in a lonely space capsule. The Endeavour 's captain, Franz Brunel of the British Space Service, has to contend with the many perils that await him on the surface of the moon. Soon a murderer is among them. Now, contemporary readers have the chance to enjoy Temple's unusual blend of traditional SF with a darkly ironic tone.
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Is Shoot at the Moon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A murder mystery set on a lunar expedition with violence among crew members. The story focuses on psychological tension and survival in an isolated, dangerous environment.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, captivity, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy classic space adventures with darker psychological twists will appreciate this tense lunar murder mystery.