
Goddess of the Moon
John Murray Reynolds's Goddess of the Moon is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Readers will find themes of space flight to the moon, diseases, Moon and human-alien encounters.
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About Goddess of the Moon
"Goddess of the Moon" by John Murray Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Larry Gibson, an earth-spy struggling with despair as a deadly epidemic known as the Gray Death ravages humanity. He is entangled in a desperate quest, alongside Crispin Gillingwater Ripon, to reach the Moon in order to retrieve crucial radium salts that could save Earth from this impending doom. At the start of the narrative, Gibson arrives in a devastated New York City, grappling with his own past failures as a pilot. He soon encounters Ripon, a quirky scientist determined to recover valuable resources from the Moon amidst the backdrop of societal collapse. Their unfolding journey introduces a cast of characters, including peculiar insect-like beings on the Moon and a mysterious girl, Diana, who may hold the key to humanity's hope. As they navigate political intrigue and opposition from the ruling forces of Gral-Thala, the opening chapters hint at action and adventure that promises to challenge Gibson's resolve and redefine his identity.
Quick answers
Who wrote Goddess of the Moon?
Goddess of the Moon was written by John Murray Reynolds.
What genre is Goddess of the Moon?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Goddess of the Moon free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to Goddess of the Moon?
Readers who like it often enjoy From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon, Triplanetary and This star shall be free.
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