The Metal Moon

The Metal Moon is a science fiction novel written in the early 1930s by Roman Frederick Starzl, first published in the Winter 1932 issue of Wonder Stories Quarterly. The story follows three Earthmen—Sine, Kass, and Lents—who embark on a space expedition to Jupiter, where they encounter a society divided between an oppressive aristocracy and a laboring class known as the 'Mugs.' The novel explores themes of interplanetary travel, class struggle, and the evolution of humanity, presenting a unique narrative that combines adventure with social commentary on the consequences of societal structures over millennia.