Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ASIN: B00RH3GM6Y
The Moon, our Moon. Something that has always moved mankind’s imagination. Sometimes connected with divinity and mythology, even achievement as for the NASA missions, other times with curses and fear. Something that once again will bring mankind to a disconcerting discovery. For Major Joe Evans, life will never be the same. For the rest of us, the new threat will remain secret. Take the step...if you dare...
When a strange object is detected crash landing on the moon, a team of three US soldiers is sent to investigate. That's the premise for Jack Goodwind's novella Red Moon (Line of Blood Saga). The book is only 69 pages and a good introduction to the series if you're just after a taster.
I found the characters a little 2D in places but they get better as the story unfolds. High pressure situations lets us see a lot of their other traits and this makes them feel a lot more human and relatable.
The build up to what actually crashed on the moon is well paced and leaves you slightly on edge. What the soldiers - led by Major Joe Evans - find is superbly described, as well as their environments. It is easy to imagine being there.
This is a good introduction to what sounds like a great series.
"Red Moon" by Jack Goodwind is an excellent short story about a mission to the moon. Saying much more would spoil the entertainment for you but I can say that the suspense is masterful, my curiosity and the tension didn't let up once. I love a good space story and this is one of them. Very enjoyable.