Aphelion by Sam Noble

The space race is once again at a critical peak. Amidst political tension and a power play for planetary dominance, commander William Lennox helms the first manned mission to Jupiter. Back on Earth, mission director Tristan Altair wrestles with a new reality as his wife settles into life on the Moon. As the eyes of billions track the historic voyage, a saboteur with a sinister agenda severs communication between the astronauts and mission control.

In a mission that is already all but fatal, William must cast aside his cautious predispositions and steer his team, blinded from Earth’s guidance, through Jupiter’s unforgiving cyclones. On Earth, Tristan uncovers a conspiracy with far-reaching consequences that threaten the very survival of the Moon’s inhabitants.

Separated by the vast expanse of space, the paths of William and Tristan converge onto a desperate race against time to save loved ones and thwart an imminent global conflict.

APHELION propels readers into a breathtaking sci-fi odyssey, blending high-stakes adventures with profound questions about the imminent space age.