Secrets of the Moon by R.J. Schwartz and Sebastian J. Schwartz is an extraordinary story set in the near future, 2033, where there is a high demand for minerals due to scarcity on Earth, driving billionaires to invest heavily in space exploration and mining. The book opens ambitiously, moving through the earlier stages of this shift in intergalactic mineral exploration. As it becomes clear that big businesses are acutely focused on expansion, at such an extreme that they propel their plans quickly, launching into space without question.

Once Orbit Mining launches the Comet spacecraft, the plot abruptly shifts into a chaotic, unpredictable journey that leads to suspense, action, and secrecy. As technology becomes more advanced and corporations grow overconfident, this quickly escalates to a new height of disaster in a world that is already vulnerable and on the brink of apocalyptic collapse.

R.J. Schwartz and Sebastian J. Schwartz do an incredible job of painting the background of the story, panning across all the developments that lead up to 2033, including the launching station, the key players, and corporate decision-making that ultimately sets up the initial mission. It’s a fast-paced but well-narrated story that pulls the reader in from the very beginning, with just enough description and atmosphere to highlight the dreariness of a futuristic world, combined with excitement and anticipation for the unknown.

Secrets of the Moon by R.J. Schwartz and Sebastian J. Schwartz is a gripping story that sheds light on the possibilities of our own world and how we must deal with the challenges that lie ahead. It’s a great novel with solid, well-developed characters and a robust storyline that will keep you turning one page after the other. The authors have given readers a creative, original take on the current state of our planet’s resources and the potential for disaster in the future. I look forward to reading more from these authors!

Pages: 337 | ASIN : B0BWBK6F96