Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – The Apollo Deception by Mitch Silver
#crime #thriller #whodunit
After China announce a space mission to place their own flag next to the one US astronauts planted during the Apollo 11 mission, few people bat an eyelid. Shortly after this statement Charlie Stephens, a 81-year-old former filmmaker, is murdered. The incident is made to look like an accident, but why? Going through his father’s effects, Gary Stephens – a director of beer and yogurt ads – discovers seven cans of old 35mm film. Dated before the landing, they’re identical to the footage NASA claims was shot by the Apollo 11 crew. The US flag is not and has never been in the Sea of Tranquillity, and only Tricky Dick and a handful of others knew it. Why was the real nature of the Apollo 11 mission kept hidden? And what measures will be taken to keep the secret buried?
Just to make it absolutely clear, I am NOT of the school that believes the Apollo Moon missions were some elaborate hoax – but I thought this looked like a really cool premise for a high-stakes thriller.
Brainfluff 
LOL – glad you clarified your not a moon hoaxer, but I agree, this does sound like a very cool thriller . . . and I suspect the answer won’t be so clear-cut, but we’ll see. Adding this to my list!
Yes – I wanted to make it very clear that I don’t buy into the moon-hoaxing nonsense… But it sounds like a fun premise for this one.
This sounds interesting and not your normal mystery at all! It will be interesting to see if the author can pull this off in a convincing way😁
Yes! I look forward to seeing if this one works, too:)
This does sound interesting, Sarah. I like a mystery mixing with science fiction!
Yes, it certainly sounds intriguing, doesn’t it?
It does sound like it would be an interesting read.
Thanks for stopping by My CWW
You’re welcome, Jenea – and yes, it does sound promising!
This does sound like a good thriller and that cover is really cool!
Thank you, Barb – it certainly looks like something a bit different!
Wow, this does sound cool. I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you, Suzanne – I’m looking forward to getting to it:)
I agree, the hoax stuff in real life is pretty silly, but the premise of this sounds totally awesome!
That’s exactly what I thought, Mogsy:)
It does sound intriguing and I’d like to read it, Sarah.
Oh my! The Moon hoaxers are going to have a party with this one! 😈
Still, it’s a very promising idea, and well worth a peek…
That’s what I thought!
I also love the sound of this – I’m not on board with the moon hoax theory either but it would be interesting to see whether the author can pull this off.
Lynn 😀
Yes! I’m looking forward to see what he makes of this premise…
What an interesting premise! This sounds like it would be a great alternative history thriller!
Hm… I’ve DNF’d it, I’m afraid. I’m not in the mood for those kinds of thrillers where the action is always flipping from scene to scene and we never spend sufficient time in one person’s head to care… But I’m aware they are very popular and it’s a structure and dynamic that many folks love.