Arthur C. Clarke - Earthlight

Earthlight, a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1955, is set on a lunar colony where tensions between Earth and its lunar inhabitants escalate. The story follows a surveyor, who becomes embroiled in political intrigue as he investigates a mysterious phenomenon on the Moon’s surface. The novel explores themes of colonization, the impact of technology on human life, and the complex relationship between Earth and its colonies. It combines Clarke’s characteristic hard science with philosophical reflections on human nature and conflict.