First published 1950
In a world where governments struggle to reach the stars, one visionary entrepreneur sees a golden opportunity. D.D. Harriman, a ruthless businessman, is determined to privatize space exploration and make a fortune in the process. Risking everything, he sets out to build a lunar colony, defying skeptics and powerful rivals who will stop at nothing to crush his dreams. As Harriman navigates treacherous financial and political minefields, he must confront his own demons and the harsh realities of the final frontier. In this prescient tale of ambition and innovation, Heinlein weaves a captivating story of one man's audacious quest to conquer the moon.
Genres: science-fiction, 20th-century, business, adventure
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: against-all-odds, underdog
Setting: Moon
Period: 20th-century
240 pages · Paperback · New English Library