The Moon Destroyers

"The Moon Destroyers" by Monroe K. Ruch is a thrilling science fiction adventure that plunges into a world where the Moon's gravitational pull triggers devastating earthquakes on Earth. When New York City faces destruction, Professor Erickson and his resourceful assistant, Jack Holden, embark on a perilous mission to save humanity by destroying the Moon. Gathering a team of brilliant minds, they confront numerous obstacles, including a stealthy midnight raid, dangerous space pirates, and critical ship repairs. Their journey culminates in a daring lunar landing, where they deploy hexoxen bombs to vaporize the lunar surface. Amidst the explosive chaos, Holden finds his long-lost love, Jean, who was captured by the space pirates. With the Moon destroyed, disasters on Earth are averted, and Holden and Jean return home as celebrated heroes, their love rekindled against the backdrop of a world forever changed.