Science fiction: aliener, ufoer

All he wanted was to be left alone, to do what was foremost in his mind. Instead, Eric Lowell found himself in an impossible predicament with equally impossible comrades seeking answers and guidance from him. What he saw, what he believed, what he knew, they would never accept. In the end, he had only himself on whom to rely.

Dr. JJ Bookman is an exobiologist, on his way to Tallahassee to plan future research, but everything is down. No electricity or cell service. He finds a hotel that takes cash, and he waits for the gas stations to get power. The room is an oven, so he sits in the car until the mosquitoes drive him inside. A military humvee enters the hotel lot and stops behind a car. The Sergeant, in full battle gear and grenades, checks the first tag. With a shake of his head, the Private pulls to the next car, the next, and then JJ's. JJ rolls up his window. The Marine Sergeant checks JJ's tag. His gaze shifts from the tag to the clipboard three times.The Marines exit their vehicle, rifles ready, and the Sergeant says, "Get out," and nearly breaks JJ's window with the butt of his rifle. The Marine drag him out, throw him into the Humvee, and drive to a secret facility because the Marines need someone who speaks 'alien.' Except that's not JJ.

The dramatic conclusion to the breathtaking saga of the children of Acorna and Aari.Khorii, the rebellious daughter of Acorna, the near-mythic heroine of her people, has tried to follow in her mother's footsteps in this time of plague and terror. But the pressure on the courageous young woman to succeed is tremendous, and the legacy she is expected to fulfill is overwhelming.The insidious enemy that has ravaged countless known worlds has left Khorii's illustrious parents too weak to oppose it. Now, as the deadly foe prepares to launch its devastating final assault, it falls to Acorna's children?Khorii and her newly discovered sister, Ariin?to halt the brutal attack once and for all. But victory may prove too difficult, elusive, and ultimately fragile?and even time itself may be conspiring against the daughters in their desperate battle to save their family . . . and their universe.

The creator, an archangel, and a group of aliens that were put through torturous conditions to get to the point of sending a person to the Earth, in hopes of helping the human race and not only the human race but every being in the universe, a plan that came from eight thousand years in the future and not the past, a universal contract which has no end date, a person put into a made up body, the contract holding only one person accountable, immortality, Donny tells the story of what happened before he was ever thought of and how it came about that he is here and how events will play out in the future, and what is to come, and lastly the main objective he has looked for and will do. To put the universe back into pristine condition. Read the book to find out more of what Donny had to say about the past, present, and future of where this universe was headed toward.

The climactic third novel in the adventure-packed and thought-provoking The Powers That Be trilogy, THE BLUE SPARK envisions humankind's destiny through a transformative sacrifice.

We are alone. That is the verdict, after centuries of Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence missions and space exploration. The only living things in the Universe are found on the Nine Worlds settled from Earth, and the starships that knit them together. Or so it's believed, until Dr. Kimberly Brandywine sets out to find what happened to her clone-sister Emily, who, after the final, unsuccessful manned SETI expedition, disappeared along with the rest of her ship's crew.Following a few ominous clues, Kim discovers the ship's log was faked. Something happened out there in the darkness between the stars, and she's prepared to go to any length to find answers. Even if it means giving up her career...stealing a starship...losing her lover. Kim is about to discover the truth about her sister -- and about more than she ever dared imagine.

Enslaved on an uninhabited planet by the alien Eosi, Kristin Bjornsen and her fellow humans not only survived against all odds to colonize the world now known as Botany, but liberated themselves from their captors and claimed it as their home... The colonists could not have achieved victory without the help of the exiled Catteni alien, Zainal, who helped Kris contact other races subjugated by the Eosi, and inspired the rebellion that freed them all. To ensure Botany's future, its people must build alliances. In the wake of alien devastation, Earth has been looted of its technology—technology Botany desperately needs. If Kris and Zainal can reclaim the stolen goods, they can assist Earth while setting a foundation for Botany's place in the universe...

In the shadow of an ultimatum from the mysterious Alternans, humanity finds itself at a crossroads between annihilation and transformation. "Alien Ultimatum" weaves a compelling tale of desperation and determination, chronicling Earth's urgent race against time to meet the extraterrestrial demands for a complete environmental and societal overhaul. As the deadline looms, the planet undergoes a metamorphosis. Led by a global council inspired by utopic meritocracy, nations unite to cleanse the skies, purify the oceans, and revive endangered species. Cities bloom with urban gardens, and wars give way to peace as humanity embraces a nearly vegetarian lifestyle, thanks to a revolutionary food synthesizer gifted by the Alternans. The world witnesses the dawn of a technological paradise, where leisure and the pursuit of knowledge become the new status quo, erasing the ancient divides of religion and conflict. Yet, beneath this veneer of harmony, the threat of the Alternans' "red button" casts a long shadow, challenging Earth's leaders to push the boundaries of innovation and cooperation. From the pristine views of the International Space Station to the vibrant, rejuvenated wilderness on the ground, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of astronauts, global leaders, and ordinary citizens who share a common goal: survival. As desperation fuels determination, "Alien Ultimatum" explores the depths of human resilience and the potential for a society to grow beyond its past, forcing readers to question: Can humanity rise to meet the challenge of an alien ultimatum, or is it doomed to fall short of these celestial standards?This gripping science fiction tale, set against the backdrop of a looming extraterrestrial threat, is a poignant reflection on the global environmental crisis and the indomitable spirit of human cooperation. It's a story of a world on the brink, a testament to what can be achieved when the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.

This is the first volume in the series of novels Doris Lessing calls collectively Canopus in Argos: Archives. Presented as a compilation of documents, reports, letters, speeches and journal entries, this purports to be a general study of the planet Shikasta-clearly the planet Earth-to be used by history students of the higher planet Canopus and to be stored in the Canopian archives. For eons, galactic empires have struggled against one another, and Shikasta is one of the main battlegrounds.Johar, an emissary from Canopus and the primary contributor to the archives, visits Shikasta over the millennia from the time of the giants and the biblical great flood up to the present. With every visit he tries to distract Shikastans from the evil influences of the planet Shammat but notes with dismay the ever-growing chaos and destruction of Shikasta as its people hurl themselves towards World War III and annihilation.

Stunning statuesque Brittany Callaghan isn't used to seeing Nordic gods in her tiny California town. But when the spectacular blond Viking?whose name is Dalden?turns up at her doorstep, Brittany knows her dream man is very real. Dalden claims to be a barbarian warrior?since Brittany's passion has been running red?hot since she first saw him, the sexy giant can fancy himself anything he pleases!The truth is a very rude awakening?for Dalden is exactly what he claims to be: a warrior to the depths of his soul from a place where the women always obey. Intelligent, independent Brittany isn't about to be subservient to any male?not even one who's everything she ever wanted in a lover. But the proud, powerful barbarian is accustomed to fighting for what he wants?and winning. And what her wants most of all . . . is Brittany.

Twenty years ago, the Gaean Trilogy dazzled critics and readers. Now a new generation will discover that brilliant world--beginning with Titan.

In the near future... -A meteorite rumored to carry extraterrestrial life is stolen and disappears.-Moon mission astronauts report fatal encounters with bizarre creatures. Their claims are dismissed.-Alien rumors are ridiculed and refuted until - a spaceship crashes in Washington D.C.A live broadcast at the crash site shows the deceased pilot is an unidentifiable creature. The footage goes viral and plunges Earth into a frenzy of misinformation and unrealizable expectations. Afraid of a panic, the government keeps the public unaware of the true nature of the extraterrestrial lifeform: a microscopic organism that transforms its hosts into fatally infectious, nearly indestructible, savage beasts. Only a secretive few know the pilot of the crashed craft was originally human.The U.S. Government publicizes a multinational peace expedition to the home world of the fictitious intelligent aliens. But it's an elaborate charade to hide the real mission. In secret, a strike team has been dispatched to eliminate what they believe is a sinister threat. In the anonymity of space, a mysterious cabal is suspected of perverse extraterrestrial experiments, deadly abominations, and weapons against humanity. What the clandestine strike team discovers is nothing they could've prepared for.The team will have to survive an unholy death trap to stop an agenda for mankind's future as dark and cold as the depths of space.

As part of an agenda to oust her father from his political position, Kris Longknife is relieved of command. But when an alien enemy launches an invasion, she defies both government and military authority to lead a rag-tag fleet against the threat.