“That shouldn’t be here.”Those are the last words uttered by Commander Bob Cartwright in September 1976, just before all communication with the crew of Apollo 18 is inexplicably lost during the astronauts’ first moonwalk. Frantic attempts to re-establish communications with the astronauts are unsuccessful. Three days later, however, as NASA is scrambling to put together a rescue mission, … mission, astronomers detect a burn of the service propulsion system, and, on schedule, but still in eerie silence, the command module begins its return transit, culminating in the welcome sight of the capsule descending majestically beneath a trio of parachutes into the South Pacific.
But when the hatch is opened, the navy divers tasked with assisting the astronauts into the recovery helicopter make a gruesome discovery. The bodies of the three men inside have been burned beyond recognition, victims of a failed heat shield. And with them has died the answer to a great mystery: What was the meaning of Cartwright’s enigmatic last statement, and what happened during those three blacked out days in the Mare Crisium, or Sea of Crises?
Unfortunately, unless and until man returns to the moon, it’s a mystery that will remain forever unsolved.
Or will it?
Thirty-six years later, Cartwright’s sons make a shocking discovery: The capsule that came down in the Pacific Ocean with three charred remains was not their father’s capsule. And the body they buried all those years before was not their father. What they’ve uncovered puts the three brothers on the run, chased by a ruthless group who will stop at nothing to preserve the secret behind the fate of the Apollo 18 astronauts. The brothers will need to set aside past differences and pool their talents if they are to stay alive and unravel the mystery behind what really happened in the Sea of Crises.
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Would love to read more like this
The author presents two stories merged into one. It is only a partially-successful marriage. One part features a government agent whose heroics are a stretch at best. The other part is essentially science fiction in which, again, the action is implausible. What eventually sinks the endeavor is an ending that is so outrageously unbelievable, so …
I’m a Sci Fi geek from childhood, so this one really got me.
Interesting concept, but I was disappointed with the execution. Story moves forward at a slow steady pace, telling the story of the teenagers voyage. But the author resolves the mystery of why their father provoked the voyage very poorly. The ending is confusing, hurried, and, as a result is very unsatisfactory
One of the best novels I’ve read recently. Didn’t want to put it down. I want more like this from this author.
Even though this novel is fiction, the ties to history were believable and made it an enjoyable read.
its a very good book. I enjoyed reading it. I recommend it.
Couldn’t put this book down. Great story. Could actually believe something like this could happen.
I absolutely loved this book. The whole time I kept thinking this would make a great motion picture especially for those who haven’t had a chance to read the book, and I’d buy the dvd so I could watch it and share it with friends and family. Action-packed, thrilling with twists to keep you guessing the whole time. Just a great read. Highly …
Makes one wonder, how much could be true? Why have’nt we berb back to the Moon?
Very interesting from a historical standpoint as well as excellent character development. Real page turner
What a great book! It had many twists and turns and once it was started I couldn’t wait to finish it.
This book made us very curious about Apollo 18!
Best e-book I have read in a long time.
Sea of Crisis is well written, and certainly holds your interest. BUT the downside is some pretty implausible plot points. The astronaut father died years before on a moon mission. But as details emerge about that mission, the premise that it was a secret mission gone bad just doesn’t wash. It would have required major cooperation by another …
I could not stop reading this book! The premise is great! A failed Apollo mission to the moon. Three brothers who realize there is something wrong with the official story. A secret government agency intent on keeping e true story from getting out, by any means. A cross country race, intrigue, action, even a little romance, and a healing of a rift …
A really interesting read with such an unexpected twist… It makes me remember that we need to be always vigilant and aware of what our government is going.