McDonald: Luna: New Moon

Summary: Luna: New Moon by McDonald (Tor Books (2015)). (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Quote pages: McDonald — Luna: New Moon

Last updated: 2026-05-07

Quotes

Society and the Five Dragons

“On the Moon, there is no law, only contracts. If you can’t pay for your air, you don’t deserve to breathe it.” (p. 22)

Decision Making

“The difference between a leader and a corpse is about half a second of hesitation.” (p. 145)

Critical Thinking

“Never trust a person who has nothing to lose. They have already made the only decision that matters.” (p. 301)