About this book
Ray Cummings' Brigands of the Moon hurls listeners into a thrilling interplanetary adventure where greed and cunning collide across the cosmos. When the massive spaceship Planetara makes a critical stop at the moon to collect rare ore—a precious metal essential to Earth's technological survival—captain Gregg Haljan discovers his mission under siege. Clever Martian brigands have orchestrated an audacious hijacking, seizing both the vessel and Haljan himself in their grasp. Facing impossible odds, Haljan must transform from an honest spacer into a cunning space pirate, turning the brigands' own ruthless tactics against them to recover the cargo and protect a dangerous secret that could reshape interplanetary politics.
Originally published in 1931, this classic science fiction novel captures the golden age of pulp adventure when space travel ignited imaginations and the cosmos represented unlimited possibility. Cummings crafts a fast-paced narrative brimming with cosmic intrigue, high-stakes heists, and the moral complexity of survival against treacherous opponents. The story brilliantly weaves themes of loyalty, desperation, and redemption throughout an exotic setting spanning Earth, Venus, Mars, and the moon itself.
Perfect for fans of vintage science fiction and retro space opera, this audiobook transports listeners to an era when adventure meant venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere. Ideal for young adult listeners discovering classic sci-fi or longtime enthusiasts revisiting pulp fiction's golden age, Brigands of the Moon remains an exhilarating tale of interplanetary conflict and unexpected heroism.
