Original, cleverly crafted, and with an authenticity extrapolated from the current decline of respect for America's self-claimed role in the world today, "The Moon Detente" by Peter Policastro will prove of immense appeal to dedicated science fiction fans. All the more impressive when considering that "The Moon Detente" is Policastro's debut as a novelist, his genuine flair for character and narrative driven storytelling style is ideal for the action/adventure themed science fiction genre and format making it an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for both personal reading lists and community library Science Fiction collections.

Jim Cox

Midwest Book Review

America’s moment has passed—or so the world believes.

As allies slip away and enemies sharpen their ambitions, Washington clings to comforting illusions—blind to the storm gathering just beyond the horizon. One man is not fooled. Jacob P. Slake, founder of the tech empire Q Corp, wagers everything on a secret plan to prevent global collapse. He pays for it with his life, dying aboard a colossal spacecraft as it touches down on the Moon.

In the aftermath, the burden falls to his widow, Jayne—an unlikely leader thrust into a role that could determine humanity’s future. With only a small circle of trusted insiders—a wily general, a principled engineer, and a gregarious lawyer—she must lead a mission designed not to rule the world, but to save it. The finale gamble is unprecedented. The battlefield is no longer Earth. And the future of civilization hinges on a fragile promise: The Moon Detente.

About the author:

Peter Policastro is a scientist. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from MIT in 1983, and has worked as a researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, biotech CEO and academician. The Moon Detente is his first novel.