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  • Written by: Chris Hadfield
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,013 ratings)

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The Apollo Murders

Written by: Chris Hadfield
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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Publisher's Summary

Number One National Best Seller

The number one best-selling Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is back with an exceptional Cold War thriller from the dark heart of the Space Race.

“An exciting journey to an alternate past.” (Andy Weir, author of The Martian)

“Nail-biting.” (James Cameron, writer and director of Avatar and Titanic)

“Not to be missed.” (Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal)

“Explosive.” (Gregg Hurwitz, author of Orphan X)

“Exciting, authentic.” (Linwood Barclay, author of Find You First)

1973. A final, top-secret mission to the Moon. Three astronauts in a tiny module, a quarter of a million miles from home. A quarter of a million miles from help.

As Russian and American crews sprint for a secret bounty hidden away on the lunar surface, old rivalries blossom and the political stakes are stretched to breaking point back on Earth. Houston flight controller Kazimieras "Kaz" Zemeckis must do all he can to keep the NASA crew together, while staying one step ahead of his Soviet rivals. But not everyone on board Apollo 18 is quite who they appear to be.

Full of the fascinating technical detail that fans of The Martian loved, and reminiscent of the thrilling claustrophobia, twists and tension of The Hunt for Red October, The Apollo Murders puts you right there in the moment. Experience the fierce G-forces of launch, the frozen loneliness of Space and the fear of holding on to the outside of a spacecraft orbiting the Earth at 17,000 miles per hour, as told by a former Commander of the International Space Station who has done all of those things in real life.

Strap in and count down for the ride of a lifetime.

©2021 Chris Hadfield (P)2021 Random House Canada

What the critics say

#1 National Bestseller

One of Indigo's Best Books of the Year 2021

"A nail-biting Cold War thriller set against a desperate Apollo mission that never really happened...or did it? It’s a very rare book that combines so many things I love, from taut suspense and highly realistic action, to the golden age of space exploration. I couldn't put it down.” (James Cameron, writer and director of Avatar and Titanic)

“An explosive thriller from a writer who has actually been to space and back.... Strap in for the ride.” (Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times best-selling author of the Orphan X novels)

“There’s maybe one person on Earth with the writing chops and the expertise to write a to-the-moon thriller this exciting, this authentic. Chris Hadfield is that guy.” (Linwood Barclay, New York Times best-selling author of Find You First)

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This will be a movie one day. Best Spent Credit!

As i sit here in my car on Chris Hadfield way in Milton, Ontario i am completely in awe of how good this book is. This man knows his stuff and can spin a tale with just enough believability to have you thinking it might have just happened. you wont get outlandishly unrealistic Hollywood action scenes, instead more plausible and yet more exciting narrative that puts you right in mission control and the spaceships themselves with excellent voicework by the one and only Ray Porter. 5 stars all around.

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When did Tom Clancy go to Space?

This is not a SciFi. This is a full on Spy Thriller that rivals the work of the great Tom Clancy that happens to take place in Space. i was completely hooked the entire time i got out of my car and just walked around with it playing aloud because was so captivated.

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Amazing

This book was absolutely amazing! The authenticity can’t be beat. Of course, Ray Porter was awesome as always!

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A space geek thriller fiction with facts, perspectives & emotional storytelling only an astronaut could describe

The story was unique, though followed a formula that kept your attention. Great narration. It was the details that added the colour and brush strokes that only someone who’s been in space could describe. As someone currently wearing a SpaceX hoody, I looked forward to the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you aren’t a fan of space technical and hardware details though, it’s best to avoid. Not much sex in space. Next one…0

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Yhe book was amazing but the narration was INCREDIBLE. He completely nailed it. Well done.

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Thrilling to the end

Initially I was excited about this book simply because I am a huge fan of the author. As a fellow Canadian I had high hopes for a truly accurate space thriller. I am happy to say I wasn’t disappointed.

The novel flowed well and never lost site of the main arc. Some minor plot details were left behind when it came to the climax and conclusion of the book; especially in relation to…. well I don’t want to give anything away.

I guess what I was left with when I finished the book was a desire for more. The book is, in part, based on real people. The fictional aspects made it a thrilling read and if there was room for a sequel or some type of expansion on the people or the events I would have enjoyed it just as much.

Overall a great start for a first fictional outing for the author and I can’t wait for another.

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Awesome story!

on the edge of my seat all the way.. narration was great and had good flow.

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Lots of action !

Hi Chris ! I do enjoy how you manage to change what I was beginning to feel would be predictable to a totally unpredictable scenario. Also enjoyed your technical expertise ! A nail biter to the end ! A fun read , thanks ! Olli

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Fascinating thriller!

What made this story so thrilling was the real-life detail and expertise by an author who has been an astronaut. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of writing and found myself unable to stop listening! The 5 hour journey to and from our daughter's flew by!

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Excellent storyline!

Good plot and it was interesting to hear more about the scientific side of space travel. Not too technical - the average reader can follow the science while enjoying the story. Loved the narration as well

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