{"product_id":"the-moon-maze-game-9781250205339","title":"The Moon Maze Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Moon Maze Game by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 2085, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Moon Maze Game\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a gripping lunar science fiction adventure where humanity has colonized the solar system and the Moon hosts the ultimate live action role playing game. This novel combines hard science fiction with high-stakes thriller elements as professional bodyguard Scotty Griffin returns to Luna for what should be a straightforward assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlot Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScotty Griffin, a Close Protection specialist recovering from a failed mission, accepts an assignment to guard Ali Kikaya, the teenaged heir to the Republic of Kikaya, during the first LARP game conducted on the lunar surface. For Scotty, this represents both a professional opportunity and a chance to return to the Moon he left years ago following a devastating accident that ended his marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe game attracts the brightest minds—brilliant problem solvers addicted to challenges and unpredictable scenarios. When terrorists kidnap a dozen gamers during this historic event, broadcast to more viewers than any sporting event in history, the line between game and reality dissolves. The gamers must solve puzzles to survive while being pursued by armed killers, turning their fantasy adventure into the ultimate test of their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Dream Park Universe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel expands the acclaimed Dream Park series, bringing the concept of immersive gaming to the lunar colonies. The story explores what happens when professional gamers face real danger while maintaining the psychological flexibility required to navigate both virtual and actual threats simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarry Niven\u003c\/strong\u003e has earned multiple Nebula Awards, five Hugo Awards, four Locus Awards, two Ditmars, the Prometheus Award, and the Robert A. Heinlein Award. His Ringworld series and Magic Goes Away novels have established him as a master of science fiction and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e first collaborated with Niven on \u003cem\u003eThe Locusts\u003c\/em\u003e, which received a 1980 Hugo nomination. He has written for television series including The Outer Limits and Baywatch, bringing narrative expertise to their partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaperback Edition Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Tor Books in September 2012, this paperback edition delivers 400+ pages of lunar adventure, terrorist intrigue, and gaming psychology. The novel combines Niven's hard science fiction expertise with Barnes' thriller pacing for a unique reading experience in the space opera genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680848875794,"sku":"9781250205339","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_898c6c44-618a-4244-b151-c18bbeb300ac.jpg?v=1733943969","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-moon-maze-game-9781250205339","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}