Book details
Crescent (A Helium-3 Novel Book 2)
Description
She was born to kill, born to die. Crescent is a crowhopper — a genetically modified mercenary programmed for ruthless warfare. When she's taken prisoner by Crater Trueblood instead of being killed in battle, she thinks it's a disaster. Crater is weary of war. He's a miner, not a soldier. He'd rather be mining Helium-3 than battling the infernal crowhoppers. But after he captures Crescent and brings her to Moontown, he's surprised how much he enjoys her company. When she's falsely accused of murder, he becomes an outlaw to help her escape. The unlikely pair escape into the "big suck" and wind up trekking with a caravan of mining pioneers toward a lunar ghost town called Endless Dust. To survive, they must do more than navigate the beautiful, desolate moonscape and battle a persistent band of crowhoppers sent to capture or kill them. They must decide what — and who — is truly worth fighting for.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Continuation of an Engaging Story: 'Crescent (A Helium-3 Novel, Book 2)' picks up where the first book left off, providing readers with the next chapter in the thrilling saga set on the moon. Fans of the series will want to continue following the adventures and challenges the characters face in this unique lunar environment.
- Rich World-Building: Homer Hickam, with his background as a former NASA engineer, brings a level of authenticity and detail to the world he creates. The novel offers a vivid and technically plausible depiction of life on the moon, which is both educational and immersive for readers interested in space exploration.
- Character Development: As the second book in the series, 'Crescent' allows readers to delve deeper into the lives and relationships of the characters introduced in the first novel. Readers who have become invested in the characters' journeys will appreciate the further exploration of their motivations, struggles, and growth.
- Themes of Survival and Innovation: The book explores compelling themes such as survival in a harsh environment, the spirit of human ingenuity, and the drive to overcome obstacles. These themes resonate with readers who are interested in stories of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.