Stay off the Moon! by Raymond F. Jones

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Author Jones, Raymond F., 1915-1994
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title Stay off the Moon!
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Stay off the Moon!" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction novel likely penned in the early 1960s. The narrative centers around the scientific exploration of the moon and the implications of finding something extraordinary in its surface materials, suggesting that the moon may not belong to our solar system and could harbor life or alien elements. This theme taps into the age-old human fascination and fear associated with the moon and outer space. The story follows Jim Cochran, who has been assigned to operate the Prospector, a robotic laboratory on the moon, which is tasked with analyzing its surface materials. As the mission progresses, Cochran discovers that the elements he analyzes are not consistent with those found on Earth, leading him to theorize that the moon might be of extra-galactic origin. He uncovers evidence suggesting the presence of organic compounds, potentially indicating that the moon was once a planet with life. However, as he delves deeper, he becomes increasingly convinced that something sinister lies within, capable of posing a danger to humanity. His efforts to alert authorities about the potential threat fall on deaf ears, culminating in a dramatic and tragic conclusion as the crew of a subsequent manned mission to the moon faces dire consequences. The book grapples with themes of exploration, scientific ethics, and the unforeseen dangers of human ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Subject Chemists -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72337
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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