Tom Corbett Space Cadet #3

In "The Smugglers of the Moon," Tom Corbett and his fellow cadets face a high-stakes mission gone awry when Captain Strong is kidnapped by shadowy smugglers during a routine assignment. What begins as a simple patrol quickly spirals into a perilous journey beneath the lunar surface, where the cadets uncover the hidden ruins of an ancient civilization. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated by Jack Lehti, with a striking cover by Alden McWilliams, this 1953 adventure blends Cold War-era sci-fi intrigue with the wonder of uncharted worlds.