In The Eighth Continent, Nick Morrison trades his troubled life on Earth for the promise of the stars, joining a lunar construction crew to build a launch system at the Moon's south pole. But as the company he works for faces its own doom, Nick must contend with isolation, a rival base with sinister plans, and the challenge of survival without support from home. Matters take a dark turn when it becomes evident that Earth itself is the target of a nefarious conquest. Against impossible odds, Nick must rally his team to thwart a takeover of not just the Moon but their home planet as well. This science fiction survival thriller by Rhett C. Bruno weaves together gritty realism with high-stakes adventure, perfect for those who loved The Martian and Artemis.