Johan Harstad

Johan Harstad is a Norwegian author known for his novels, plays, and short stories. He gained international recognition with his novel 'Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion?' and has been praised for his unique narrative style and exploration of existential themes.

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  1. 1. 172 Hours On The Moon

    In this gripping science fiction thriller, three teenagers are unexpectedly chosen to join a NASA mission to a secret lunar base, where they are promised an adventure of a lifetime. However, as they arrive on the moon, they uncover dark secrets and face terrifying dangers that threaten their survival. The story unfolds with intense suspense as the teens confront mysterious forces and struggle to escape the lunar nightmare, ultimately revealing the chilling truth about the mission and the sinister history of the moon base.

  2. 2. Buzz Aldrin, Waar Ben Je Gebleven?

    Het Verhaal van de Tweede Man op de Maan

    Set against the backdrop of the remote Faroe Islands, this poignant novel follows the journey of a young man grappling with feelings of insignificance and the weight of expectations. As he navigates the complexities of his own identity and purpose, he encounters a group of similarly lost souls, each seeking solace and meaning in their own way. Through introspective exploration and unexpected friendships, the narrative delves into themes of isolation, self-discovery, and the universal quest for belonging, all while drawing parallels to the quiet resilience of the second man on the moon.

  3. 3. Buzz Aldrin, Hvor Ble Det Av Deg I Alt Mylderet?

    Set against the backdrop of the remote Faroe Islands, this novel explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. The protagonist, a man who idolizes the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, grapples with feelings of insignificance and the desire to remain unnoticed. As he navigates the complexities of life and relationships, he encounters a group of similarly lost individuals, each seeking solace and understanding. Through their interactions, the story delves into the human condition, questioning what it means to truly stand out or blend into the crowd.

  4. 4. Max, Mischa & Het Tet Offensief

    Across decades and continents, the lives of three men unfold in linked, fragmentary episodes that mix dark humor and melancholy as personal failures, political violence and pop culture collide. The narrative examines how a single historical rupture—the Tet Offensive—echoes in memory and obsession, reshaping identity, love and betrayal while tracing the quiet aftermath of youthful idealism and the costs of displacement and longing.