Capricorn One

Based on a screenplay by Peter Hyams

by Bernard L. Ross

Futura Publications, 1978, ISBN 0868240117, paperback

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, a little creasing, small tears to spine, age toned pages, previous owners’ inscription on half title page (see photographs)

“It must succeed – the countdown has already begun … then the life support system fails.  So NASA plans a 30 billion dollar fraud … The giant Saturn MB V blasts off on schedule.  But the dramatic footage of the Mars landing shown live on international TV comes from an elaborate film set, deep in the Arizona desert.  There, the crew of Capricorn One lie hidden, ready to join the empty capsule after splashdown.  But when the capsule burns up on re-entry, NASA is left with three live astronauts whom they want dead fast….”