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  Lunatics - Last Men on the Moon

  Brian d'Eon

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  Wernher von Braun, reluctant Nazi, personal friend of President Lyndon Johnson, and master builder of the Saturn V rocket, is on the verge of seeing his lifelong dream fulfilled as he joins to the crew of Apollo XX on mankind’s last visit to the Moon. All his life has been a struggle to get to this moment: surviving Allied bombing, uncomfortable accommodations with the SS, anti-German sentiment in post-war America, and the march of time itself—is he finally just too old to join the astronaut corps? On the moon, von Braun will reach the pinnacle of his professional life but there he also desperately hopes to exorcise demons from his past. 
  Landing men on the moon? Why bother? And, precariously, inside the bowels of Copernicus crater? Crazy? Impossible? And the men and women dedicated to this exploit? What to call them but Lunatics. 
  Two other voices play large roles in telling von Braun’s story: Mission Commander, Alan Bean, the only artist among the corps who hopes to capture the true essence of what it means to step on the moon. What it really looks like, feels like. Because if he doesn’t do it, who ever will? 
    
  The final voice belongs to fellow astronaut, Deke Slayton, a no-nonsense test pilot interested in neither science nor art. His mantra during the mission will be “don’t screw up”.

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  Beneath the Warrior's Sky: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
  Beneath the Warrior's Sky is an epic tale of valor, sacrifice, and the unyielding strength forged in the fire of destiny. In a land scarred by war and divided by legacy, a seasoned warrior finds himself at the crossroads of past glory and a future uncertain. Haunted by the ghosts of battles lost and guided by a sky that has witnessed centuries of conflict, he must rally fractured forces, confront buried truths, and rediscover what it means to fight with honor. With sweeping landscapes, emotionally resonant storytelling, and the pulse of a coming storm, Beneath the Warrior's Sky delivers a powerful journey of redemption, unity, and the warrior spirit that never fades. Perfect for fans of character-driven epics, ancient prophecies, and immersive worlds where the skies remember everything.

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  Dark Night in Big Rock

  J. A. Johnstone, William W....

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  Johnstone Country. Guns and Money. And Sometimes, Lawyers. 
   
   
   
  The long-awaited return of Smoke Jensen's son ignites a powder keg of problems for the town of Big Rock, Colorado. This time, it's personal—and definitely fatal . . . 
   
   
   
  DARK NIGHT IN BIG ROCK 
   
   
   
  Smoke Jensen is mighty proud of his son Louis for finishing law school. But he can't help being a little disappointed that Louis isn't returning to the Sugarloaf Ranch. Instead, he's setting up his own law practice in nearby Big Rock—a career choice that turns out to be every bit as dangerous as fending off cattle rustlers. The boy's first case lands him smack in the middle of a heated dispute between two riled-up ranchers over water rights. If Louis can't settle them down, the whole thing could blow up into a bloody range war. Then a scheming con man shows up in town to stir up trouble—and ends up dead. Now Louis has to defend his sister's boyfriend on murder charges. What's worse, the real killer is still out there. And he's ready to slaughter again . . . 
   
   
   
  Smoke Jensen's son may be a lawyer now. But if there's one thing he learned from his daddy, it's that in places like Big Rock, men live and die by one law alone: the law of the gun . . .

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  Fly Away Paul

  Victor Canning

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  How far could you go living in another’s shoes? 
  In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with. 
  Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the length of Britain from Southampton to the Scottish Isles. On the run, he discovers he has let himself in for much more than he bargained. 
  This gentle comic caper and love story was hugely popular on first publication in the 1930s and retains a timeless appeal today.

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  The Rebels

  Vivian Stuart

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  The sixth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
  Twenty thousand kilometres and four months of sailing are what stands between England and the colony of Australia.
  In his struggles to bring order in the colony, and to protect its settlers from abuse of power, and injustice, Governor Bligh is up against some powerful enemies and mischievous schemers.
  Three strong-minded governors have failed to complete the task before him ...
  And England seems to have had enough of the war against France.
  
  Rebels and outcasts, they fled halfway across the earth to settle the harsh Australian wastelands. Decades later — ennobled by love and strengthened by tragedy — they had transformed a wilderness into a fertile land. And themselves into The Australians.

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  War and Peace Book 15

  Leo Tolstoy

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  In Book 15 of War and Peace, Tolstoy delivers a philosophical coda to his epic masterpiece. Reflecting on history, fate, and free will, he questions the nature of human agency amidst grand events. Pierre Bezukhov’s journey concludes with profound wisdom, while Natasha Rostova embodies contentment in family life. Nikolai Rostov secures his family’s future through diligence, and Marya Bolkonskaya finds peace in nurturing her loved ones. This final section transcends individual stories, exploring how personal lives intertwine with historical forces. Through introspective essays, Tolstoy invites readers to ponder the complexities of power, leadership, and the eternal cycle of war and peace, offering a timeless meditation on humanity’s place in the world.

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