Red Sands - Part One: Red Moon

It is often said that the greatest journeys begin with a single step. And in the case of a formerly great author, living in the fallen remains of Communist Russia, it is the discovery of a long-abandoned and partial manuscript, that starts a grand journey, into life, death, and all things in-between. Zoyzuban, a science fiction scribe, whose work benefited from the Soviet Union's existence, was in search of an answer, to further his career, to return to the pinnacle of his previous glory. Upon finding an earlier work from decades prior, he decides to use his talent, and accumulated experience, to revise and rebuild the novel he started long ago. Teaming up with a former cosmonaut, one who walked upon the lunar and martian surfaces, the two collaborate, and combine their talents and memories. A story is told, and a world generated. The novel produced traverses from the early days of Soviet rocketry, to beyond the descent of Apollo 11, as a Russian manages to walk upon the lunar surface. But as the work continues, storm clouds begin to brew, and seeds are ultimately sown for disaster. And in the end, news to challenge a friendship... From the creator of Horatio Smith, comes a story of alternate history, and a journey into imagination and creativity.