Red Moon - Kim Stanley Robinson

Thirty years from now, mankind has colonized the moon. A magnificent novel of space exploration and political revolution from the New York Times-bestselling author renowned for his thought-provoking, immersive visions of the future. nRed Moon is a magnificent novel of space exploration and political revolution from New York Times bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson.

nIt is thirty years from now, and we have colonized the moon. n nAmerican Fred Fredericks is making his first trip, his purpose to install a communications system for China's Lunar Science Foundation. But hours after his arrival he witnesses a murder and is forced into hiding.

n nIt is also the first visit for celebrity travel reporter Ta Shu. He has contacts and influence, but he too will find that the moon can be a perilous place for any traveler. n nFinally, there is Chan Qi.

She is the daughter of the Minister of Finance, and without doubt a person of interest to those in power. She is on the moon for reasons of her own, but when she attempts to return to China, in secret, the events that unfold will change everything -- on the moon, and on Earth.n