The Winning of the Moon

"The Winning of the Moon" by Kris Neville is a sci-fi tale set in the 1960s about a group of American scientists working on the moon. They face a stressful situation when a Soviet nuclear test goes wrong, triggering a moonquake that threatens their lunar base. As the American team, led by Major Charles Winship, struggles to repair the damage with limited tools while clashing with the Russians, the story portrays the humor and annoyance of being stuck on the moon. Despite the danger and disagreements, the novel touches on working together and the common bonds of humanity as the scientists unexpectedly find themselves sharing drinks and overcoming their differences.