LETHAL SPACE

by Dan Stratman

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The riveting final chapter in the Capt. Cyndi Stafford series is here!

Captain Stafford has battled her way through every obstacle to achieve her lifelong becoming an astronaut. Now she’s been picked for a groundbreaking moon mission by commercial space company Blue Marble, owned by the world's richest man. Their goal? To land a crew on the lunar surface and hope to survive for six grueling months in the harsh, unforgiving vacuum of space.

At every turn, Cyndi confronts mounting dangers that jeopardize her safe return to her husband’s loving arms. But the hazards present in the frigid and merciless void of space pale in comparison to the shocking revelation Cyndi faces—one that will rewrite the future of all mankind.

Seemingly ripped from today’s headlines, best-selling author Dan Stratman’s relentless pace in LETHAL SPACE perfectly captures the dangers, and insanity, fueling the new Space Race.

Perfect for fans of space exploration, sci-fi thrillers, Elon Musk-style billionaire space programs, and near-future adventure, LETHAL SPACE is a white-knuckle ride through the risks and rewards of pushing the final frontier.
A must-read race enthusiastsMoon mission fiction fansReaders of Andy Weir and Michael CrichtonSci-fi lovers who crave realism and suspenseViewers of For All Mankind, Interstellar, and The Martian
Thriller fans have helped each installment in this adrenaline-fueled series soar to the coveted spot of #1 Best Seller. Author and pilot Dan Stratman's knack for weaving gripping tales with unmatched realism and suspense has garnered high praise from the most discerning fans of the genre. Ride along on Cyndi's riveting journey through the most demanding jobs from the very beginning with the series explosive debut, DEADLY DILEMMA .

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2025

About the author

Dan Stratman is a retired major airline Captain with over 26 years of experience in the industry. Before flying for the airlines, he was a decorated Air Force pilot. In addition, Captain Stratman is a highly sought-after aviation consultant, media aviation spokesperson, and NASA Astronaut applicant. He is a World traveler, having been to 38 countries so far.

In his new novel, Dan takes the reader where no passenger is ever allowed to go – past the armored steel cockpit door and into the pilot seat – telling them what really goes on during an in-flight emergency. MAYDAY! takes the reader through a frightening scenario that has chilling resemblances to recent actual events.

Only an experienced airline pilot could bring such authenticity and frightening realism to this story.

The MAYDAY! story was originally written as a screenplay. After it did well in several large screenplay competitions, Dan thought it would be well-received by a wider audience and decided to convert it into a novel.

Dan has an entrepreneurial side that stretches back many years. He developed the popular air travel app, Airport Life. The app did something that was sorely needed, it made flying easier and less stressful for passengers. In addition, he created a specialty photo printing eCommerce website, ran a multi-expert aviation consulting company he founded, and has filed numerous patents. In his spare time Dan enjoys mentoring budding entrepreneurs and volunteering weekly with Habitat for Humanity.

The two things he is most proud of are his long marriage to his lovely wife and his three wonderful kids.