Tendrils to the Moon

By Joseph Dooley

All retired Colonel Montgomery Ames wants is a better life for his family. His military career, much of it spent in the harsh environment of space, earns him a coveted spot as second-in-command of the Betelgeuse, commissioned by eccentric billionaire Wayne Sheridan.Sheridan has grown weary of life on war-torn Earth, and he'll brook no interference in fulfilling his dream of founding a permanent Moon colony. When he makes questionable decisions that put lives in danger, Ames must find a way to protect his family and the crew while leading them into the great unknown...Set in the near future, Tendrils to the Moon tells the story of two men who are driven to their physical and mental limits by the greatest of endeavors: off-world colonization. To achieve greatness, however, one of them wagers more than the other is willing to pay. As they battle the elements and each other, the fate of the nascent settlement and its inhabitants hangs in the balance.If you enjoy hard science fiction and rich characters, this adventure on Earth's closest neighbor is for you!Rated PG-13 for violence and occasional mild language.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1723135518
• ISBN13: 9781723135514
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"