CALLING ALL FANS OF INTO THE CHURN! I KNOW SOME OF YOU ARE FOLLOWING ME. YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK.

I love sci-fi of all flavours, but I will always love fun sci-fi the best. That's what this is, a super fun time with some super great characters. Contine pulled me in from chapter one and didn't let me go until the end. I read it all this morning. I couldn't pull myself away. It's fast, it's twisty, it's edge-of-your-seat...

I'm intrigued by this being a series. I wonder where we're going in book two. I can't wait!science-fiction5 s Beatrice Tibaldini77 2

"Cayne is gone. The ship is gone. It's over."
Have you ever wondered what an F1 race would be in space? Or, to put it more accurately, aboard a spacecraft capable of flying for miles and miles? Well, "The Moon Run" answers that very question.

We're on an alien planet where our protagonist, Finley, is a pilot of flying spacecraft. Her life revolves around race, her quest to be the best in the field, and an example to follow. Until tragedy strikes, forcing Finley to reconsider her life, her aspirations, and a job contract she desperately wants to tear up in front of her boss's face.

Naturally, the story is a series of amusing images and vignettes that seek irony on one hand and concern themselves with showing the feelings of the characters on the other. Reflections, choices, and unexpected events intertwine in the narrative of a well-written sci-fi novel, which may not be the best of its kind but keeps the promise of being a work of pure entertainment.1 Michael Pitts1 review1 follower

Could not put it down.

I couldn't put this book down. I thought i would take a break at least once, but nope. From the moment I started it to the end, the only break I took was a cup of coffee, and I only stopped reading to put in the creamer!. This book kept me in its grasps until the very end. I can't wait for a sequel if there is one. Kathleen Contine has written an amazingly fast-paced book just any racing book should be. The tension kept me on my toes throughout. Action packed with some good drama. It is a fast read, which is the only downside as I am now craving more of it. Finley and Garis' relationship from rivals to friends was done really well. I wish we could have seen more from Garis' point of view and his thoughts throughout the race and his feelings towards Finley, especially after was revealed later in the book. 1 Joseph Lau179 3

Finley suffered a devastating personal loss in her last Moon Run, and committed to never race again. Her agent has other ideas.
She’s paired with her nemesis for this year’s Moon Run, the man she blames for wrecking her life. But is he the real enemy?
A mix of racing, a unique (and frankly, pretty nasty) world. Great character building, and good story and character arcs.
I had a hard time putting it down.1 Philip Van400 5

Speed contest for professional racers of flying ships has both danger and cheating - 4 stars

The contest on a dry planet has plenty of danger from natural obstacles and a history of crashes that don't seem right. Finley Clark's partner was killed in the previous year's match. Finley is still grieving but is paired by her sponsor with the copilot of the craft that ran into hers. Finley has been cooped up in her room mourning the devastating loss of her partner for a whole year.

Starting with six pairs of pilots, there is obvious interference in the first race. One racecraft was shot by a powerful weapon. Emotionally, the racers have real fears and an obvious concern that there is cheating going on.

As the five-race contest plays out, tampering with the racecraft and safety equipment is evident. Finley starts to have feelings for her co-pilot which escalates to a public kiss. The crowd goes wild and the sponsors aren't playing down the drama. It is neck and neck as some races drop out and only four ships are left for the final race.

Be on the lookout for "sand worms" that can eat through the metal craft (and consume the contents, too). Some huge animals want nothing more than to run headlong into the racers and seem to be more active when heavy fog covers the planet's surface.

The least appetizing part of the race is the gruel that is dispensed (plop!) for the morning and evening meals.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review2 s John Kropewnicki156 2

This is pod-racing!" I can't help comparing the Moon Race the the oh too long Phantom Menace scene.     The comparison is not favorable.


Number one, I have no idea who the main character is.    Finley is a female with panic attacks and depression from a fire car crash,... And?!    What does Finley look ?   How many arms and legs does Finley have?    For a while I was imagining Finley and Garis as spider people and nothing in the text told me that this would not work.



The mechanisms of the Moon Race do not make a lot of sense.    It is a 7 Stage race with only 6 teams of pilots/copilots.    This would make more sense if it were something the tour-de-france with 100s of racer jockeying to take advantage of their unique car per leg.


The best part of this novel is it brevity. D.E. OsborneAuthor 1 book1 follower

Full disclosure: I met the author at a con, bought her book, read it and am reviewing it on the same weekend in June of 2024.
The Moon Run is a science fiction novel with aspects of racing fiction such as The Race by Dave Shields (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...). One reviewer compared it to the Star Wars race scenes but this is more sophisticated and better written. Ms. Contine is a skilled author who has mastered action, character, plot and dialog to make an interesting start. I look forward to Book #2 and also to read her other series Metal Bones.
I've read several books by local authors, and Ms. Contine is by far the best. Her opening drew me in to the story and the action continues non-stop. Good Job and thank you for a great read. Teresa96 1 follower

THE MOON RUN is a race taking place in the desert, filled with dangerous creatures and hazardous landscapes. It reminded me of the movie Death Race.

The story is technically well written,  but for me personally, I felt something was missing constantly. It was as if I were reading an outline with most of the details missing.  To me, I really didn't personally relate to any of the characters and would have d more character development. The first chapter was terrific, and I was surprised to find myself losing interest. Viking Jam1,201 15

This was really not my cup of tea. YA garbage with an amateur delivery.dnf ya-garbage Jackie11.4k 166

What a different story. A race that takes place in space. Humour and adventure to please everyone. A great beginning to start a series. * A Reader Obsessed *2,361 488

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