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 A 21st century U.S. aerospace company has developed the first permanent human settlement on the Moon, made possible by major scientific breakthroughs, particularly in the practical use of nanotechnology (microscopic machines which can build structures on the moon using lunar raw materials as well as correct damage done to the human body by illness and injury.) But conflict within the company's founding family and growing protests against the technology from radical environmentalists and religious fundamentalists on Earth put Moonbase in danger of closure. Former astronaut and brilliant visionary Paul Stavenger must prevent the project from falling into the wrong hands as a power struggle leads to murder and the near destruction of Moonbase.©1996 Ben Bova (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Technology

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"This exciting, realistic near-future tale is an essential purchase for sf collections." ( Library Journal)
"Bova's picture of life on the moon and the technology necessary to sustain it is highly believable." - ( Publishers Weekly)
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I'm a Bova fan as I like the combination of SCIfi with the relationship storylines that Bova writes. This is up to his usual standard and it seems you either love or hate Rudnicki. Personally I like. If you're a SCIfi fan you're in trouble if you don't !

Classic Bova

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The strongest part of this book is the science- realist and comprehensible based on predictions of twenty years ago and still relevant now.
The plot line is interesting but rather predictable and the characters somewhat stereotypical.
Mr Bova knows his science but his dialogue is carved from wood.
Still, interesting enough to maybe try the next in the series

Science fiction with the emphasis on science

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Overall not bad; the story maintained my interest, but it felt a bit flabby in the middle. As for the narration, given how often it crops up, the way Kiribati is pronounced was rather grating.

Entertaining story

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Great use of science and philosophy, Ben Bova really grabs the flow of society under pressure. In a word, Brilliant!

Cant best a bit of Bova

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I love rudnickis, narration.
something very soothing ,yet engaging.
nothing new in the space continuum, here.but iv loved the first book ,off to download 2

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