Blue Gemini

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Scott Ourecky wanted to fly but never imagined he would end up in a secret military space program. In 1968, during the height of the Cold War, America is racing the Soviet Union to land on the moon amidst a looming presidential election and ongoing conflict. Aspiring to attend flight school, Lieutenant Ourecky joins the Air Force but repeatedly fails the pilot aptitude test. Instead, he is selected for a classified program, the Aerospace Support Project, where Air Force astronauts are trained to intercept and destroy suspect Soviet satellites. When an astronaut drops out, Ourecky is asked to temporarily fill in for simulated missions alongside the headstrong Major Drew Carson, a skilled but reckless test pilot known for engaging in dangerous dogfighting sessions during training flights. Despite being a placeholder, Ourecky finds himself drawn deeper into the program and facing unforeseen dangers. Based on a real secret space initiative, this narrative blends high-altitude action with gripping storytelling, crafting a thrilling Cold War experience that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.