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Luna
"One day, Earth's cities failed to shine and a silence fell over our corner of the cosmos... and that is when our peace died."
Adam is like any other seventeen year old. He has dreams, hopes and fears.
However, Adam's birth marked another giant leap for mankind.
One day, his entire world begins to slip away.
One day, he and those closest to him are faced with impossible life-or-death decisions... and time is rapidly running out.
This is his story...
Told in ‘real time’ over the span of four harrowing days, and by a first-person narrator, “Luna” is the story of the first human to be born outside of Earth. The story picks up just before his eighteenth birthday, and how that milestone is going to be celebrated due to his historic status.
However, an unprecedented disaster strikes, cutting off his home (a lunar colony) from Earth. Soon, that home becomes a ‘sinking ship’ - with time quickly running out, he (and those around him) realize that no one is coming to help them and that they must take matters into their own hands in order to survive.
Adam is like any other seventeen year old. He has dreams, hopes and fears.
However, Adam's birth marked another giant leap for mankind.
One day, his entire world begins to slip away.
One day, he and those closest to him are faced with impossible life-or-death decisions... and time is rapidly running out.
This is his story...
Told in ‘real time’ over the span of four harrowing days, and by a first-person narrator, “Luna” is the story of the first human to be born outside of Earth. The story picks up just before his eighteenth birthday, and how that milestone is going to be celebrated due to his historic status.
However, an unprecedented disaster strikes, cutting off his home (a lunar colony) from Earth. Soon, that home becomes a ‘sinking ship’ - with time quickly running out, he (and those around him) realize that no one is coming to help them and that they must take matters into their own hands in order to survive.
355 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 22, 2022
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About the author
David Thomas
1 book8 followersBorn in Dublin, Ireland, David graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Literature in 2006.
Currently based in Idaho, USA, “Luna” is his first novel.
Currently based in Idaho, USA, “Luna” is his first novel.
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August 12, 2023
An exciting, thought provoking adventure
Luna focusses on humanity’s first colony on our moon as the first ever child born off-world turns eighteen.
Sadly, the joyous occasion cannot be allowed to unfold as is intended and disaster strikes - but it is not only Luna that is affected.
The excitement by the eyes of Earth over Adam, the Luna-baby, turning eighteen with an almost celebrity fame yet the same event being almost standard by the colonialists is believable and understandable. Even the language, though advanced for a teenager, is again believable considering Adam has grown up around scholars and professionals.
The author has done an amazing job with the piece and, as noted at the end of the novel, the length of time taken to produce the book was worth it for the story to develop, excite, entertain and house heartache with a natural flow.
Selfishly, I wanted to know what happens next after the story ends. Maybe that could be the author’s next venture?
Luna focusses on humanity’s first colony on our moon as the first ever child born off-world turns eighteen.
Sadly, the joyous occasion cannot be allowed to unfold as is intended and disaster strikes - but it is not only Luna that is affected.
The excitement by the eyes of Earth over Adam, the Luna-baby, turning eighteen with an almost celebrity fame yet the same event being almost standard by the colonialists is believable and understandable. Even the language, though advanced for a teenager, is again believable considering Adam has grown up around scholars and professionals.
The author has done an amazing job with the piece and, as noted at the end of the novel, the length of time taken to produce the book was worth it for the story to develop, excite, entertain and house heartache with a natural flow.
Selfishly, I wanted to know what happens next after the story ends. Maybe that could be the author’s next venture?
September 20, 2022
Very different and interesting book. Throughly enjoyed,
October 25, 2023
...There is no place like home...
The story begins hesitantly. The first child born on the moon is Adam Roberts, born in 2055. On the spot where the Apollo 11 had once landed, the first group of people started a settlement at Mare Tranquillitatis.
A valuable resource is mined on the moon that is vital for Earth, especially after the great energy crises.
I found the beginning very hesitant as mentioned, it mainly zooms in on how terrible life is on Earth - especially after the Energy Crises; we get a glimpse into Adam's daily life, getting up, getting the other kids ready for school, and thereafter classes on Earth and its history.
Everything changes when, one day, contact with Earth is lost and radio contact is no longer possible.
The settlement is targeted, resulting in a rupture in the life system. The moon people try to save what they can but it soon becomes apparent that there is only one solution left: .... (no, I'm not going to tell you that - you'll have to read the book yourself for that)
I enjoyed reading it, but sometimes got the impression that this was a YA book, maybe because children play a big role in the story. Sometimes I did find that there was much dialogue. I was left with many questions though: a child born on the moon, if so how and how is that is even possible (development). They "just" sleep in a bed? How can children grow up and live on artificial food? Surely there was talk of growing food? I find it unfortunate that the author does not give any scientific evidence about life & surviving on the moon, and how children manage to grow up under these harsh conditions and 'just' go to school. I found that aspect really unfortunate about the story. I found the end of the tragedy very original.
3 stars.
The story begins hesitantly. The first child born on the moon is Adam Roberts, born in 2055. On the spot where the Apollo 11 had once landed, the first group of people started a settlement at Mare Tranquillitatis.
A valuable resource is mined on the moon that is vital for Earth, especially after the great energy crises.
I found the beginning very hesitant as mentioned, it mainly zooms in on how terrible life is on Earth - especially after the Energy Crises; we get a glimpse into Adam's daily life, getting up, getting the other kids ready for school, and thereafter classes on Earth and its history.
Everything changes when, one day, contact with Earth is lost and radio contact is no longer possible.
The settlement is targeted, resulting in a rupture in the life system. The moon people try to save what they can but it soon becomes apparent that there is only one solution left: .... (no, I'm not going to tell you that - you'll have to read the book yourself for that)
I enjoyed reading it, but sometimes got the impression that this was a YA book, maybe because children play a big role in the story. Sometimes I did find that there was much dialogue. I was left with many questions though: a child born on the moon, if so how and how is that is even possible (development). They "just" sleep in a bed? How can children grow up and live on artificial food? Surely there was talk of growing food? I find it unfortunate that the author does not give any scientific evidence about life & surviving on the moon, and how children manage to grow up under these harsh conditions and 'just' go to school. I found that aspect really unfortunate about the story. I found the end of the tragedy very original.
3 stars.
September 10, 2023
Are you ready to embark on a heart-pounding journey to the cosmos? Luna by David Thomas is an absolute thrill ride that you won't want to miss. From the very first page, I was hooked by the gripping story of Adam, a regular seventeen-year-old whose world is about to change in ways he couldn't have imagined.
This book is all about tough choices, impossible odds, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. David Thomas weaves a tale that will keep you guessing and make you question what you'd do in the face of a world-altering crisis. If you're a fan of science fiction with a healthy dose of suspense and heart, then Luna is your ticket to a thrilling adventure.
This book is all about tough choices, impossible odds, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. David Thomas weaves a tale that will keep you guessing and make you question what you'd do in the face of a world-altering crisis. If you're a fan of science fiction with a healthy dose of suspense and heart, then Luna is your ticket to a thrilling adventure.
September 11, 2023
A riveting science fiction novel that blends the ordinary and the extraordinary in a seamless narrative. At its core, it's the story of Adam, a seventeen-year-old boy with relatable dreams and fears, but his unique birth holds the key to a transformative event for humanity. As Earth's cities mysteriously lose their light, the world descends into chaos, and Adam and his loved ones must make impossible life-or-death choices in a race against time.
The author’s storytelling is both gripping and thought-provoking, keeping readers on the edge of their seats while addressing profound themes of survival, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
The author’s storytelling is both gripping and thought-provoking, keeping readers on the edge of their seats while addressing profound themes of survival, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
October 24, 2024
Luna, David Thomas’s debut novel, began as a short story idea, and it shows. The backstory of the upbringing of Adam, the first child born on the Moon, is unnecessary. If you started reading 200 pages in, you would lose very little. For a kid who grew up on the Moon, Adam knows very little about it. There is also a deus-ex ending that made me wince. I appreciate near-future space exploration stories, and Thomas does a credible job projecting technological development. But the plot needs a tighter rein. Like many first novels, Luna would profit from the services of a hard-headed story editor.
November 4, 2023
AWESOME! What can you do when humanity's worst enemy is humanity itself? I would love for this book to have a sequel! As a standalone is awesome but I would love to see how Adam, Violet and Ben grow up. Another great doubt of mine is how the survivors are managing PTSD. Also... it would be nice to know about that other colonization project. I would love to read more from you!
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