NASA’s first crewed Mars mission faces an unthinkable order: sacrifice themselves to protect Earth. Among them is Ben Allspot, an addict struggling to outrun his demons. He sought redemption in space but found only the cold vacuum of despair.
Meanwhile, a ruthless alien race, armed with galaxy-annihilating technology, targets Earth. For centuries, they’ve obliterated every trace of intelligent life they’ve encountered. The strange signals now emanating from the solar system’s edge warn that humanity is next.
As NASA hatches a desperate plan to lure these extraterrestrial harbingers away, Ben confronts his breaking point. Can he rise above his inner battles to save his crewmates and the family he’s left behind? The clock ticks, survival grows dim, and the universe holds its breath—will Earth’s last hope endure?
