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The Pacific Book Review assessed Tom Skore’s book, “Tranquility Moon: Where Violence Has No Voice” which was praised by Alyssa Avina after it was evaluated. The reviewer emphasizes, “It’s a truly beautiful take on the classic alien phenomenon while still leaving their true intent ambiguous enough that you will continue to keep on guessing all throughout.”
Tom Skore has enjoyed a creative life as a writer, actor, stage director, and professor. He has worked in regional theaters such as the Seattle Repertory and Goodman Theater, and had featured roles in major films. He directed an original play for bestselling author Daniel Keyes (Flowers for Algernon), acted in an original play for Tony Award winning director Daniel Sullivan, and acted with Academy Award winner Nicholas Cage.
He has written a book, The Resurrection Encounter, and twelve screenplays, including one he was commissioned to write for the world class Argentine pianist, Ana Maria Trenchi de Bottazzi. As an educator he has taught at seven universities, most recently the University of Alaska Anchorage. Tom has lived in thirteen states, is an avid reader of anything scientific, a pilot and experimental aircraft builder, and a veteran. He currently writes from his home in a small, Alaska town.
“Tranquility Moon: Where Violence Has No Voice” weaves together science fiction, social insight, and touching family moments into one unforgettable story. It opens with Rianne, a curious ten-year-old whose father, Paul, is on the International Space Station for a groundbreaking mission. After witnessing a school shooting near her neighborhood, Rianne seeks solace in her telescope—only to record something unimaginable: a mysterious light gliding across the Moon. Her startling discovery sparks a series of events that stretch from her quiet backyard all the way to the frontiers of space—and maybe even beyond what humanity can comprehend.
What makes Skore’s novel truly mesmerizing is not just its gripping mystery, but its emotional depth. He draws a striking contrast between Earth’s turmoil and the serene beauty of space. Through Rianne’s innocence and Paul’s sense of duty, readers feel the pull between a violent world and a universe that might offer something gentler, perhaps even sacred. It’s more than a tale about astronauts or extraterrestrials—it’s the story of a family trying to stay anchored in love amid a society unraveling around them.
As Paul examines his daughter’s strange footage from orbit, even more puzzling phenomena emerge—unidentified objects near the Moon, distorted communications, and ultimately, a profound encounter with a non-human intelligence that reshapes his understanding of life and meaning. While many sci-fi novels focus on invasion or fear, this one leans into compassion. It imagines a civilization untouched by violence reaching out not to conquer, but to guide—a refreshing, daring shift in a genre often dominated by conflict.
Tom Skore’s “Tranquility Moon” rises above a typical sci-fi adventure; it reflects our world back to us. It challenges readers to consider why humanity harms itself and whether true advancement lies not in our technology, but in our emotional evolution. Perfect for fans of Contact, Interstellar, or Arrival who crave a story with deeper warmth and optimism, this book leaves you gazing at the Moon with new wonder—imagining that somewhere in the vast quiet, someone might be waiting for us to finally lay down our violence and truly listen.
Here is an excerpt from the Pacific Book Review that highlights:
This character-driven story will please sci-fi fans alike, particularly those who enjoyed other fantastic sci-fi tales like “Arrival” or “Contact.” Skore is a master at seamlessly interweaving social commentary with science fiction themes and touching on serious subject matter such as the violence we experience here on Earth and how humanity as a whole has become increasingly used to it instead of making peaceful change happen. So be sure not to miss out on this one, pick up your copy of Tranquility Moon: Where Violence Has No Voice by Tom Skore today!