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Mark Noble Adventure #2
Moonstruck
Moonstruck is the second of the Mark Noble space adventures. Reading Moonscape first is strongly advised.
After the frantic escape from the moon at the end of Moonscape, Mark has only just recovered when he discovers that the United States, together with the Chinese and Russians, are planning an invasion of Moonbase, and they want him to command it.
Penny, an old flame of Mark’s, is on the mission and this infuriates wife Linda, who has been grounded. Twenty-six others form the crew. Not only is it the biggest space expedition in history, but it also represents the most people ever to have been on the moon at the same time, and the most manned spacecraft in orbit too. Can Mark control the fourteen strong military contingent? As the story develops, he realises that he does not have as much authority as he believed.
Once again, Harmsworth has combined hard science fiction together with a fanciful, yet plausible story with totally convincing characters.
If Mark has international cooperation and support, how could anything go wrong? Surely a single offensive should be enough? No! The vicious mid-story plot-twist changes everything.
After the frantic escape from the moon at the end of Moonscape, Mark has only just recovered when he discovers that the United States, together with the Chinese and Russians, are planning an invasion of Moonbase, and they want him to command it.
Penny, an old flame of Mark’s, is on the mission and this infuriates wife Linda, who has been grounded. Twenty-six others form the crew. Not only is it the biggest space expedition in history, but it also represents the most people ever to have been on the moon at the same time, and the most manned spacecraft in orbit too. Can Mark control the fourteen strong military contingent? As the story develops, he realises that he does not have as much authority as he believed.
Once again, Harmsworth has combined hard science fiction together with a fanciful, yet plausible story with totally convincing characters.
If Mark has international cooperation and support, how could anything go wrong? Surely a single offensive should be enough? No! The vicious mid-story plot-twist changes everything.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2020
About the author
Tony Harmsworth
53 books41 followersBorn in Brocket Hall.
Educated in Welwyn Garden City and Bude to 'A' level standard.
Entered industry in 1968 rising to store manager of a retail company at 21 then into systems and procedure management with Wella and Lentheric.
Created the Loch Ness Centre in 1980 and designed other exhibitions including the Macbeth Experience and Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre.
Acknowledged as one of the foremost experts on Loch Ness and its (now solved) phenomenon.
Became a tour operator when the Abbey was closed and built his businesses to become the first official 5 star coach tour and also to become the number one tour in Scotland on Trip Adviser.
Retired in 2013 to concentrate on writing and now has thirteen science fiction novels published and two in the pipeline.
Has written three non-fiction books: Scotland's Bloody History and Loch Ness Explained.
Educated in Welwyn Garden City and Bude to 'A' level standard.
Entered industry in 1968 rising to store manager of a retail company at 21 then into systems and procedure management with Wella and Lentheric.
Created the Loch Ness Centre in 1980 and designed other exhibitions including the Macbeth Experience and Fort Augustus Abbey Heritage Centre.
Acknowledged as one of the foremost experts on Loch Ness and its (now solved) phenomenon.
Became a tour operator when the Abbey was closed and built his businesses to become the first official 5 star coach tour and also to become the number one tour in Scotland on Trip Adviser.
Retired in 2013 to concentrate on writing and now has thirteen science fiction novels published and two in the pipeline.
Has written three non-fiction books: Scotland's Bloody History and Loch Ness Explained.
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November 12, 2026
I can’t wait to see how this story continues! 😍❤️
August 16, 2021
Mark Noble is returning to the moon as commander this time with military personnel and weapons that are capable of killing the entity that has infected his teammates. A fantastic depiction of the spacecraft reaching the lunar orbit where they must dock onto the Gateway before descending to the moon's surface. High drama when there is a problem with docking one of the craft. Penny is floating in space!!! Exciting and nerve-wracking experiences. Cautiously they approach Moonbase not knowing what to expect.
An amazing science fiction story unfolds with so much detail and action that it had me enthralled throughout the entire book. Fabulous new approach to aliens than what has been portrayed in all the films I have seen since my youth. I loved the concept and the presentation. Tony writes so well and has obviously researched his topic that it feels like I am actually there with the cast of characters. An exciting and thrilling adventure that I enjoyed immensely. Thanks Tony.
An amazing science fiction story unfolds with so much detail and action that it had me enthralled throughout the entire book. Fabulous new approach to aliens than what has been portrayed in all the films I have seen since my youth. I loved the concept and the presentation. Tony writes so well and has obviously researched his topic that it feels like I am actually there with the cast of characters. An exciting and thrilling adventure that I enjoyed immensely. Thanks Tony.
January 24, 2020
Mark Noble commands the expedition which has astronauts, military personnel and Surgical team totally 28 to wipe out the entities which took over humans and if possible save the ones they had in control... little did he know the very ones he came to save didn’t want to be saved... in a remarkable twist of events, Mark learns more that sharing mind with the entities is not as bad as he thought and that infact it helps them develop more... will Mark be able to help his friends?? Will he go against NASA?? Will he go against home planet Earth?? A gigantic science fiction.... A creation coupled with nice fantasy... The Author's hard work behind is certainly really great...
February 17, 2020
Even better than book one.
I’ll admit that book one scared me spitless. But I couldn’t put it down. Moonstruck is more fascinating in every way. Still nerve wracking, but gentler. The hard science is better and the action and intrigue is superb. The plot twist is...forgive me... one for the books. Can’t recommend this book highly enough.
I’ll admit that book one scared me spitless. But I couldn’t put it down. Moonstruck is more fascinating in every way. Still nerve wracking, but gentler. The hard science is better and the action and intrigue is superb. The plot twist is...forgive me... one for the books. Can’t recommend this book highly enough.
September 4, 2023
Science fiction at its best...
Mark is by far the best science fiction writer I've had the pleasure of reading for many many years....and I read a LOT of SF... Can't recommend him more highly.... would love to see Netflix try and make a series..... please !!!!
Mark is by far the best science fiction writer I've had the pleasure of reading for many many years....and I read a LOT of SF... Can't recommend him more highly.... would love to see Netflix try and make a series..... please !!!!
March 11, 2020
Apprehensive as hell , I was.
But then the entities don't have fingers or eyes. They needed an intelligent mule and rewarded them greatly. To the mutual benefit of everyone.
But then the entities don't have fingers or eyes. They needed an intelligent mule and rewarded them greatly. To the mutual benefit of everyone.
July 13, 2020
The follow-up to “Moonscape,” this one had me on edge. The unexpected twist raised the hairs on my neck. Wow. I gobbled this one up as fast as its prequel. Really enjoyed it.
June 4, 2020
Wow, what a turn-around in the aliens vs. humans "conflict". Now I am looking forward to Book 3.
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