SOMEONE'S TAKING STUNNING NEW PHOTOS OF THE SURFACE OF MARS. BUT WHO-OR WHAT?
The world's gone crazy. Terrorists launch a crippling strike against the United States, a beguiling holy man utters prophecies of alien encounters, and someone or some thing-is beaming unexplained images from Mars to Earth. And all John Wells and the space station crew can do is watch it unfold-and pray their loved ones are spared.
With a sophisticated alien culture seemingly confirmed on the Red Planet, a disorganized U.S. government struggles to formulate its next steps. Caught in a web of politics, torn by family commitments, and called to serve not only his country but also his God, John Wells must take a giant step for mankind.